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Five-star Belgium through as New Zealand sent packing from World Cup

Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 at the World Cup to seal top spot in Group G and a place in the …

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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…

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Cape Verde continue fairytale World Cup debut after Saudi Arabia draw books last-32 spot

For a few days at least, the Blue Sharks can scent Argentinian blood. What a scene they presented at the end after drawing for a t…

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England through to last 32 of the World Cup after Uruguay exit against Spain

Uruguay’s exit means England through to knockouts Thomas Tuchel’s side face Panama on Saturday England’s place in the last 32 of t…

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Egypt v Iran: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/1pm AEST/4am BST/11pm EDT ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail us ⚽️ New Zealand v…

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New Zealand v Belgium: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/1pm AEST/4am BST/11pm EDT ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail Sam ⚽️ Egypt v Iran…

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Uruguay vs Spain and Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia in final Group H games LIVE!

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Tuchel defends full-back selection after James injury

Thomas Tuchel defends his full-back selections after confirming Reece James will miss the match against Panama through injury.

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Thomas Tuchel searches for solutions to overcome Panama’s low block

England head coach has selection dilemmas, not helped by Rice and James being doubts, after a series of poor performances against …

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Leeds thrash Hull KR in statement win

Highlights of the Super League match between Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR.

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Rest your best or go strong? Norway face questions as Haaland left out

Sensible choice or wrong decision? Norway leave Erling Haaland out as they make 10 changes against France - and lose heavily.

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Tuchel: Saka pain free and ready to start against Panama

England boss Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka is "free of pain" and "ready to go" for the Three Lions' final group game with Panama …

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Sri Lanka keep Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals hopes alive with Scotland win

Sri Lanka kept alive their slim hopes of making the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals for the first time after a dramatic last-ove…