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The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars)
We pick an XI of players who have impressed during the initial rounds of games in Canada, the US and Mexico A star was born, at 40…
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‘Stung’ Spain have digested shock start but know repeat is not an option
European champions were frustrated by Cape Verde and know there is little margin for error against Saudi Arabia Cape Verde are not…
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Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room equals the record for most saves in a World Cup match, as Dick Advocaat's side earn their first ever …
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Room shuts door as Curaçao claim historic first World Cup point against Ecuador
It is doubtful whether many Ecuador supporters – or many others for that matter – had ever heard the name Eloy Room before this ma…
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Rice feels like he will get an assist at every corner
Declan Rice feels like he will get an assist "every time" he takes a corner - and says England fans should be "excited" for what i…
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England offer rare peek behind the curtain with no place to hide under Tuchel
There was more insight at the World Cup training base than usual with intensity on the rise under Thomas Tuchel The tall hooded fi…
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From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav
It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for…
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Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to…
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Undav scores twice as Germany fight back to beat Ivory Coast
Deniz Undav rescues Germany with his second-half double helping them to come from behind to defeat Ivory Coast and book their plac…
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Newcastle reject Spurs bid of about £80m for Tonali
Newcastle United reject a bid from Tottenham Hotspur for midfielder Sandro Tonali of about £80m.
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Country music fan Kane leaves Ella Langley gig early to make curfew
Harry Kane and Dan Burn were among the England players at a concert of US country music star Ella Langley, but had to leave early …
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‘Gary, that’s my job’: Lineker makes ITV presenting cameo on World Cup coverage
Gary Lineker in familiar territory as he kicked off his ITV appearance with a light-hearted cameo as a presenter Gary Lineker was …
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Scotland expects: The story of McTominay's World Cup so far
Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli …
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Netherlands thrash Sweden to all but guarantee last-32 place
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo score two goals apiece as the Netherlands cruise past Sweden 5-1 to all but mathematically guarantee …
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Real Madrid deny contact with Bayern's Olise
Real Madrid deny reports linking them with Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise.
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Brobbey and Gakpo at the double as five-star Netherlands crush sorry Sweden
It turns out Sweden do not have a monopoly on old-fashioned centre-forward play. They were schooled in it here by Brian Brobbey, w…
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The brilliant Michael Olise represents a key faultline in history of French football | Jonathan Wilson
Unusually in the France side, he plays with a sense of freedom and has not yet submitted fully to Deschamps’s tactical yoke Michae…
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Gakpo fires home the 100th goal of this World Cup
Cody Gakpo scores the 100th goal of this World Cup as he his second of the game to put Netherlands 4-0 ahead against Sweden.
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Scotland’s World Cup destiny is in their own hands but lack of gamechangers shows | Ewan Murray
Questions remain before battle with Brazil after narrow defeat by Morocco leaves fans looking at last-32 permutations The permutat…
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Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game
Bukayo Saka was the only player not present in group training as England continued their preparations for their second World Cup m…
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Brobbey scores twice against Sweden
Brian Brobbey scores twice in the first half in Netherland's World Cup match with Sweden.
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How does qualification for the World Cup knockout stage work?
With the second round of group-stage matches under way, we assess who can play who in the knockout rounds - and how they can get t…
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Down but not out: Socceroos take heart from positives in defeat to USA | Jack Snape
Australia’s fate will be set after their final group game against Paraguay but there were some reasons for cheer from the performa…
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Boston bounce sends Scotland to Miami with hope and no fear
Scotland and their fans head to Miami for a World Cup date with destiny after making memories in Boston to last a lifetime.