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Nations Championship: Pressure on England as depleted Ireland seek history

We look at some of the major talking points ahead of the summer's inaugural Nations Championship Tests...

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Bhatia makes Lord's history - and why have things gone wrong for England?

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Canada first into last 16 as Stephen Eustáquio scores in stoppage time against South Africa

As Canada’s players and staff huddled on the pitch to savour reaching the last 16 for the first time, the overhead Spidercam and t…

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Mourinho tipped for Real Madrid return by forward Rodrygo

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has publicly stated his expectation that José Mourinho will become the club's next manager, a move tha…

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BBC Sport expert Sutton predicts World Cup's last-32 matches

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-32 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England again…

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Football Daily | England muddle on and Clarke checks out as World Cup moves up a gear

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! After much hesitant wallchart-filling, Geopolitics World Cup fans are finally …

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World Cup glory could all come down to penalties. What’s the best strategy?

As the knockout stages begin, penalties are inevitable. What do the stats say about the best ways to take them? The 2022 World Cup…

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2026 World Cup format raises penalty shootout stakes

An expanded knockout round at the 2026 tournament will likely yield more shootouts, placing new scrutiny on the historical penalty…

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Best team, moments, matches and players of World Cup group stage

As the World Cup group stages come to an end, BBC Sport reporters pick their highlights so far.

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England last-32 tie on BBC - see full schedule

England's World Cup last-32 game against DR Congo will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with all 16 first knockout round …

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What you need to know about England's opponents DR Congo

England will face DR Congo in the round of 32. Here is what you need to know about them.

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England’s creaky defence is a World Cup worry and they need Rice back firing | Jacob Steinberg

Win over Panama failed to disguise deficiencies at the back and Tuchel’s men will not survive against a top side by going gung-ho …

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'Bye-bye, Scotland' - Clarke's leaving letter to Tartan Army

Steve Clarke's letter to the Scotland fans in full following his departure as head coach.

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Wyatt-Hodge masterclass helps England send New Zealand packing at T20 World Cup

Danni Wyatt-Hodge put on a batting masterclass to help England remain unbeaten and send defending champions New Zealand home with …

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Ireland take shock win but West Indies still progress to semi-finals

Ireland secured their first win at a Women's T20 World Cup as they beat semi-final hopefuls West Indies by six wickets with 11 bal…

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England on brink of defeat, says Broad - but never write off Stokes in chase

Stuart Broad believes New Zealand can "put the game to bed" against England on day four of the series-deciding third Test after th…

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Como bid for Chelsea's Chalobah - Sunday's gossip

Chelsea are handed a bid from Como for defender Trevoh Chalobah, Everton are frontrunners to sign Blues striker Liam Delap, while …

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Gakpo to stay with Netherlands squad after loss of unborn son

Cody Gakpo will stay with the Netherlands squad at the World Cup following the loss of his unborn son.

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Two wickets in three deliveries for England's Bell!

Brooke Halliday (20) goes after brilliant fielding from skipper Dean with Lauren Bell grabbing the wicket of Sophie Devine (30) in…

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Hugo Broos rises above South Africa’s problems to break new World Cup ground

Blunder that threatened qualification and poor start against Mexico are in the past as date with Canada looms Hugo Broos, South Af…

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Delon earns invites to majors and Augusta with 'amazing' Women's Amateur win

Valentine Delon secured invites to four of the next five majors with an impressive 3&1 victory over Andrea Revuelta in the Women&#…

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Panama v England: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 5pm EDT/10pm BST/7am AEST ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail Scott ⚽️ Croatia v Ghana…

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Croatia v Ghana: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 5pm EDT/10pm BST/7am AEST ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail Will ⚽️ Panama v England…

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Performance coach Wilson set to leave Arsenal

Arsenal's lead performance coach Sam Wilson is set to leave the club and join a European team.