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‘I dreaded the World Cup but am now embracing it’: how the tournament won over (most) people in host cities
Excitement was muted before the event , but the joy, noise and colour from visiting fans has captivated people in the US, Canada a…
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Spirit Mixer bids to defend Northumberland Plate crown at Newcastle
It's Northumberland Plate day from Newcastle! Watch every race from Gosforth Park live on Sky Sports Racing from 1.40pm.
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Promoter Hearn plots Whittaker world title route via US debut
Unbeaten British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker makes his US debut this weekend, kicking off a three-fight commercial strategy by…
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Egypt through but late drama denies Iran guaranteed last 32 spot
Iran have a goal ruled out for offside and hit the crossbar in the final moments of a thrilling 1-1 draw against Egypt in Seattle,…
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Belgium thrash New Zealand to win Group G
Belgium defeat New Zealand 5-1 to qualify for the World Cup round of 32 as winners of Group G on goal difference.
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Iran inches away from famous win but still have World Cup hope after Egypt draw
Iran had a last-gasp goal overturned as they just missed out on grabbing second spot in Group G - but a first-ever progression to …
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Trossard hits double as Belgium thrash New Zealand to reach knockouts
Belgium reached the World Cup knockout stages as group winners thanks to Leandro Trossard’s double in their 5-1 thrashing of…
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 20
Will you get today's World Cup player in as few attempts as possible?
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Iran denied guaranteed spot in last 32 as VAR disallow injury-time winner
Shoja Khalilzadeh's goal is ruled out by VAR in injury-time denying Iran automatic qualification into the round of 32, meaning the…
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'Brilliant!' - De Bruyne gets off the mark with trademark strike
Kevin De Bruyne scores his first goal in the 2026 World Cup as Belgium beat New Zealand to finish top of Group G.
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Drama-laden draw leaves Iran in limbo as Egypt set up last-32 clash with Australia
After review,” began the Polish referee Szymon Marciniak, those two words breaking the hearts of Iran after they thought they scra…
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Belgium top Group G with 5-1 win over New Zealand
Belgium have secured top spot in World Cup Group G and a place in the last 32 after a convincing 5-1 victory over New Zealand, wit…
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Spain's Pino may miss rest of World Cup
Spain winger Yeremy Pino may miss the rest of the World Cup with a suspected broken collarbone.
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Bielsa exits World Cup with admission: ’I haven’t left anything to Uruguayan football’
Head coach to depart after Uruguay’s early exit Bielsa: ‘I am responsible for all the disappointment’ Marcelo Bielsa said that he …
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Cold War Steve on … England’s haunted team-building barbecue
The third in a special series of World Cup 2026-themed collages made for the Guardian by the celebrated satirist Continue reading.…
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‘Nothing is impossible’: Cape Verde relishing World Cup date with Argentina
Cape Verde reach last 32 after draw with Saudi Arabia ‘We showed the world you should not fear difficulties’ The Cape Verde head c…
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How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie
How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?
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Bielsa's Uruguay out following defeat to Spain
Uruguay are out of the World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Spain following another error-strewn performance by Marcelo Bielsa’s …
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Historic Cape Verde reach knockout rounds with Saudi out after goalless draw
Cape Verde continued their fairy tale run at the 2026 World Cup by making the round of 32 in their first appearance, finishing sec…
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Muslera mistake gifts Spain win as 10-man Uruguay crash out 'in disgrace'
Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's mistake gifts Alex Baena the only goal of the game, as Spain defeat Uruguay to send Marcelo Bielsa's…
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Cape Verde's incredible World Cup journey continues after Saudi draw
Cape Verde deliver a valiant performance to earn their third draw of the group stage, a result that means they qualify for the las…
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England qualify for World Cup knockout stage
England's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup is confirmed by other results before they face Panama in their final group…
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'The fairytale continues!' Emotional scenes as Cape Verde qualify for last 32
Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their 'miracle' qualification for the last 32 of the World …
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Uruguay slump to shock early World Cup exit after Baena strike sends Spain through
Uruguay are out of the World Cup again and it’s nobody’s fault but theirs. “3 million dreams,” the banner said high in the stand i…