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Haaland helps fire Norway into knockouts
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Haaland helps fire Norway into knockouts

Norway 3-2 Senegal Norway strikes: Holmgren Pedersen (43), Haaland (48, 58) Senegal strikes: Sarr (53, 90+3) As a result, erling Haaland was once again among...

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Guardado: We want their best-ever World Cup performance
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Guardado: We want our best-ever World Cup performance

Few figures are as closely bound to Mexico's modern FIFA World Cup™ story as Andres Guardado. The Guadalajara-born midfield man featured in 13 contests across...

Germany defender Schlotterbeck out of World Cup
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Germany defender Schlotterbeck out of World Cup

Germany rearguard star Nico Schlotterbeck will miss the remainder of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with an ankle problem. The centre-back sustained the knock during...

From Scotland to Sao Paulo: the roots of Brazilian football
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From Scotland to Sao Paulo: the roots of Brazilian football

Brazil, as well as Scotland meet in their showpiece Group C contest On the other side, miller's Scottish roots link the two footballing nations He helped...

England lead the pace-setters eyeing Round of 32
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England lead the pace-setters eyeing Round of 32

England, Ghana, as well as Colombia are all targeting early-stage progress Portugal aim for their opening Group K victory Uzbekistan, Croatia, as well as...

Uruguay rue missed chances as showdown with Spain awaits
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Uruguay rue missed chances as showdown with Spain awaits

Uruguay's FIFA World Cup 2026™ campaign has reached a crossroads. as emerged following successive draws against Saudi Arabia well as now Cabo Verde, Marcelo...

Blue Sharks continue fairy tale with Celeste point
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Blue Sharks continue fairy tale with Celeste point

Uruguay 2-2 Cabo Verde Uruguay strikes: Araujo (44), Canobbio (45+6) Cabo Verde strikes: Pina (21), Varela (61) Little Cabo Verde registered another giant draw...

Lukaku: We have to improve our composure
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Lukaku: We have to improve our composure

Two fixtures in, Belgium are still waiting for their opening victory at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. they emerged following a 1-1 against Egypt again came away...

Ten-man Belgium share spoils with IR Iran
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Ten-man Belgium share spoils with IR Iran

Belgium 0-0 IR Iran Belgium, as well as IR Iran are still both seeking their opening victory of this FIFA World Cup™ following a goalless draw in Los Angeles....

Mbaye making case for Senegal start
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Mbaye making case for Senegal start

If he was watching on TV, Luis Enrique must have particularly enjoyed the last 15 minutes of the contest between France, as well as Senegal, which kicked off...

Diallo: Côte d'Ivoire can still make history
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Diallo: Côte d'Ivoire can still make history

Emerse Fae had made it clear before the contest – having beaten Ecuador 1-0 in their opening fixture, Côte d'Ivoire had no intention of taking their foot off...

World Cup 2026: Routes to the final
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World Cup 2026: Routes to the final

Group A Mexico The competition co-hosts have booked their spot as Group A winners, as well as will now meet a third-placed side from Group C, E, F, H or I in...

Suzuki: Japan are on path to success
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Suzuki: Japan are on path to success

Japan's opening victory at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has put them on the right path, according to attempt-stopper Zion Suzuki, while Junnosuke Suzuki believes...

Taremi: Beiranvand did an amazing job
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Taremi: Beiranvand did an amazing job

Side emerged following IR It was Iran who clinched a memorable draw with European heavyweights Belgium to continue their unbeaten start to their FIFA World Cup...

Tunisia captain Ellyes Skhiri issues apology after elimination
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Tunisia captain Ellyes Skhiri issues apology after elimination

Tunisia leader Ellyes Skhiri apologised to supporters after a subsequent consecutive defeat at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ confirmed the Carthage Eagles' exit...

Mbouh on marking Maradona and African 2026 hopes
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Mbouh on marking Maradona and African 2026 hopes

Emile Mbouh may not be a household name, but his story is inextricably intertwined with the history books of the FIFA World Cup™. Across two editions of the...

The calm behind Cabo Verde's World Cup surprise
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The calm behind Cabo Verde's World Cup surprise

Many predicted that Group H would leave Cabo Verde facing an uphill battle against two FIFA World Cup™-winning nations in Spain, as well as Uruguay. Yet both...

Spain aim for first win and Uruguay meet Cabo Verde
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Spain aim for first win and Uruguay meet Cabo Verde

Spain seek opening victory of these finals at subsequent attempt, against Saudi Arabia The spotlight falls on Groups G, as well as H for the subsequent time....

Freeman: USA goal a full-circle moment for my family
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Freeman: USA goal a full-circle moment for my family

For a few seconds, Alex Freeman thought his opening FIFA World Cup™ strike would not count. Building on that, the USA rearguard star had put Mauricio...

Co-hosts' success leads to Ranking surge
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Co-hosts' success leads to Ranking surge

Whether through the weight of expectation, some patchy warm-up form or knock issues, pre-competition questions were being asked about how the FIFA World Cup...

Montella: Türkiye players can still hold heads high
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Montella: Türkiye players can still hold heads high

Türkiye manager Vincenzo Montella urged his stars to try to stay positive despite exiting the FIFA World Cup 2026™ following their 1-0 defeat to Paraguay at...

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Haaland helps fire Norway into knockouts
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Haaland helps fire Norway into knockouts

Norway 3-2 Senegal Norway strikes: Holmgren Pedersen (43), Haaland (48, 58) Senegal strikes: Sarr (53, 90+3) As a result, erling Haaland was once again among...

Tuchel on helping free-flowing England flourish
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Tuchel on helping free-flowing England flourish

England dazzled in 4-2 victory over Croatia in Group L opener Victory over Ghana on Tuesday will guarantee place in elimination stage phase Thomas Tuchel, as...

Mohamed Salah's five biggest goals for Egypt
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Mohamed Salah's five biggest goals for Egypt

a emerged following helping Egypt recorded their opening-ever FIFA World Cup™ victory 3-1 triumph over New Zealand, Mohamed Salah struggled to contain his...

Argentina's Messi hails complete team effort
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Argentina's Messi hails complete team effort

Lionel Messi praised Argentina's all-round display after they secured top spot in Group J with a contest to spare, declaring: \"We are a complete team.\" The...

De Ligt: We have to be at our best against Australia
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De Ligt: We have to be at our best against Australia

Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt has warned his team-mates they must be at their absolute best to overcome Australia in their decisive Group F contest on...

All the records FIFA World Cup 2026 can break
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All the records FIFA World Cup 2026 can break

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is already guaranteed to set new benchmarks as the opening edition to feature 48 teams. But beyond the expanded format, a host of...

Pau Torres: We are on the right path
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Pau Torres: We are on the right path

Spain defender Pau Torres says his side are heading in the right direction at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ despite a difficult start to their campaign. La Roja...

Can Ghana's Asset reach even greater heights?
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Can Ghana's Asset reach even greater heights?

Jordan Ayew is the undisputed leader of a Ghana side that has lit up the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with its attacking flair. The veteran forward has been in...

Argentina's Messi becomes joint-most appeared player
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Argentina's Messi becomes joint-most appeared player

Lionel Messi equalled the record for the most FIFA World Cup™ matches played when he made his 26th appearance in Argentina's Group J contest against Austria...

Spain's Pedri: We knew how to suffer
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Spain's Pedri: We knew how to suffer

Spain midfielder Pedri praised his team's resilience after they secured their opening victory of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia....

Record-breaking Yamal aims high with Spain
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Record-breaking Yamal aims high with Spain

Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup™ history when he netted in Spain's 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, and the 16-year-old is already...

Mbappé: I want to write my name in World Cup history
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Mbappé: I want to write my name in World Cup history

France superstar Kylian Mbappé has set his sights on making more history at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ after helping Les Bleus secure qualification for the...

Messi: We are a complete team
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Messi: We are a complete team

Lionel Messi praised Argentina's all-round display after they secured top spot in Group J with a contest to spare, declaring: \"We are a complete team.\" The...

Marquinhos: Brazil are getting stronger
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Marquinhos: Brazil are getting stronger

Brazil defender Marquinhos says his side are growing in confidence after a second consecutive victory at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The Selecao followed up...

Marquez: Mexico must stay hungry
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Marquez: Mexico must stay hungry

Rafael Marquez says Mexico must maintain their hunger after securing qualification for the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The co-hosts have...

Mbappé double sees France past Iraq
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Mbappé double sees France past Iraq

Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France booked their place in the Phase of 32 with a 2-0 victory over Iraq in their final Group I contest. The Real Madrid...

De Ligt determined to make his mark
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De Ligt determined to make his mark

Matthijs de Ligt has been one of the Netherlands' most consistent performers at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the defender is determined to make his mark on...

Havertz: Germany will be ready
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Havertz: Germany will be ready

Kai Havertz says Germany will be ready for the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ despite the loss of defender Nico Schlotterbeck through injury. The...

Argentina's Messi sets new appearance record
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Argentina's Messi sets new appearance record

Lionel Messi became the outright record holder for the most FIFA World Cup™ matches played when he made his 27th appearance in Argentina's Phase of 32 contest...

Argentina's Messi: It's an honour to break this record
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Argentina's Messi: It's an honour to break this record

Lionel Messi said it was an honour to become the outright record holder for the most FIFA World Cup™ matches played after making his 27th appearance in...

Modric: I want to keep making history with Croatia
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Modric: I want to keep making history with Croatia

Luka Modric says he wants to keep making history with Croatia after helping his side reach the Phase of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The veteran midfielder...

Argentina's Messi on 27th World Cup appearance
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Argentina's Messi on 27th World Cup appearance

Lionel Messi became the outright record holder for the most FIFA World Cup™ matches played when he made his 27th appearance in Argentina's Phase of 32 contest...

Haaland: We believe we can go all the way
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Haaland: We believe we can go all the way

Erling Haaland says Norway believe they can go all the way at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ after reaching the Phase of 16 for the opening time. The Manchester City...

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Cabo Verde hails its heroes as Vozinha's family is reunited
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Cabo Verde hails its heroes as Vozinha's family is reunited

The Cabo Verde supporters in Miami were stunned into silence in the 68th minute. A low cross from the right caught the defence off guard and, as the ball...

Nations scoring their first goal at World Cup 2026
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Nations scoring their first goal at World Cup 2026

Of the 48 sides at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, five started the finals searching for a opening competition strike. Four of those were making their debuts in Cabo...

Live updates on today's matches at World Cup 2026
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Live updates on today's matches at World Cup 2026

Football supporters across the globe can follow the action from every contest of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ from Thursday, 11 June to Sunday, 19 July, with the...

Ayew: England will be fantastic challenge
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Ayew: England will be fantastic challenge

Antoine Semenyo's superb performance against Panama, as well as Caleb Yirenkyi's strike at the death sparked euphoric celebrations for Ghanaian supporters, as...

The Tartan Army's Boston love story
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The Tartan Army's Boston love story

The beer had run out. To the chant of "No Scotland No Party" amid kilts, festive bagpipes, and red shirts bearing the name of McTominay, Boston's pubs were...

It's all or nothing for Algeria and Jordan
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It's all or nothing for Algeria and Jordan

The opportunity to represent your country at a FIFA World Cup™ is one of the defining moments of any footballer's career. For Jordan, it's a landmark opening...

World Cup 2026: Qualified and eliminated teams
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World Cup 2026: Qualified and eliminated teams

Booked their spot for the Phase of 32 Mexico The co-hosts had the honour of getting the competition under way, and were also the opening side to secure...

Argentina and France among quartet eyeing knockout stage
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Argentina and France among quartet eyeing knockout stage

Argentina meet Austria as the top two in Group J face off in Dallas Two-time champions France take on Iraq in Group I Jordan, Algeria, Iraq, as well as...

Inside IR Iran's deep connections to Belgium
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Inside IR Iran's deep connections to Belgium

IR Iran will face Belgium for the opening time when they meet on the biggest stage of them all at Los Angeles Arena on Sunday — but there is a familiar feeling...