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Curaçao v Côte d’Ivoire: World Cup 2026 – live
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Curaçao v Côte d’Ivoire: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST
⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | And email SarahThis will be the guide to keep your eye on as the games continue:What has been your best moment of the tournament so far? All of the shock results and historic…
Ecuador v Germany: World Cup 2026 – live
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Ecuador v Germany: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST
⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | And email ScottPre-match postbag. “Writing from Ecuador, I can say people are understandably disappointed with how the World Cup has gone so far. After finishing second in qualifying, there w…
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Sane gives Germany lead as Ecuador calls for foul waived away
Leroy Sane gives Germany a 1-0 lead against Ecuador in the second minute, as calls for the goal to be overturned by VAR for a high challenge by Aleksandar Pavlović in the build-up are waived away in this World Cup Group E match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Erling Haaland v Kylian Mbappé: how the Norway and France hitmen match up
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Erling Haaland v Kylian Mbappé: how the Norway and France hitmen match up
Two of the best forwards in the game face each other in the World Cup on Friday. Their most dramatic contrast is in international football• Golden Boot: World Cup 2026 top goalscorers
• All-time World Cup goalscorersNorway v France is arguably the most talent-loaded fixture in the World Cup grou…
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All done deals in June 2026
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
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Why it's time for Saka and Rashford - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel needs to change some personnel as well as his team's mindset when they face Panama.
Senegal’s World Cup is hanging by a thread after comedy of errors on and off pitch
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Senegal’s World Cup is hanging by a thread after comedy of errors on and off pitch
Pape Thiaw’s side need to beat Iraq handsomely to progress from tough group after persisting issue of poor governanceAs the most successful president in Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) history, Augustin Senghor was looking forward to overseeing the Lions of Teranga’s World Cup campaign, af…
Cross examination: is old-fashioned wing play making a comeback?
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Cross examination: is old-fashioned wing play making a comeback?
What is behind the glut of goals from crosses at this World Cup? And will teams continue their aerial bombardments?By Opta AnalystFootball is cyclical. Trends come and go. After the rise of inverted wingers, who tend to cut in and shoot, are we seeing the return of traditional wingers – those wide …
Seattle prepares for unlikely matchup as its World Cup Pride celebration: Egypt v Iran
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Seattle prepares for unlikely matchup as its World Cup Pride celebration: Egypt v Iran
Seattle’s World Cup committee is pushing forward with Pride Match celebrations this week despite backlash from the two teams involved on the fieldSeattle’s World Cup committee is pushing forward with “Pride Match” celebrations this week despite backlash from Egypt and Iran, who have called for the …
Can the Socceroos stop the nation? It would be 40 years in the making for SBS
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Can the Socceroos stop the nation? It would be 40 years in the making for SBS
The broadcaster has covered every World Cup since 1986, and all signs point to Australia’s match against Paraguay breaking recordsThe World Cup clash between the Socceroos and Paraguay represents a potential milestone for Australian football, as the team chase qualification for the knockout rounds …
Hot or not: Barney Ronay's World Cup review so far – video
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Hot or not: Barney Ronay's World Cup review so far – video
“It’s been really sparky and perky and a reminder that international football is something people actually do for passion,” says our chief sports writer Barney Ronay.From Gianni Infantino’s heavy reliance on a private jet to attend multiple World Cup matches daily, to ‘the wretched and mendacious’ …
EFL fixtures: West Ham go to Burnley, Wolves host Blackburn in Championship openers
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EFL fixtures: West Ham go to Burnley, Wolves host Blackburn in Championship openers
League One: Notts Co v Leicester, Barnsley v BromleyYork return to League Two with visit of Bristol RoversWolves will launch the Championship season at home against Blackburn, while West Ham head to Burnley in a meeting of the other two relegated sides in one of the more eye-catching fixtures on th…
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