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Iran twice come from behind to claim draw in World Cup opener with New Zealand

During 101 minutes of action in Los Angeles, Iran were finally able to focus on football. The buildup had been unprecedented, mess…

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'Sensational!' - Wood and Just combine twice for New Zealand goals

Chris Wood and Elijah Just combine for two 'sensational' goals for New Zealand during their Group G match with Iran at the Los Ang…

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Saudi Arabia hold off relentless Uruguay to earn draw

Saudi Arabia hold firm against relentless pressure to earn a 1-1 draw against two-time world champions Uruguay in their Group H op…

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Araújo to the rescue as Uruguay deny Saudi Arabia another World Cup shock

Fifa’s embrace of rapacious American capitalism may have found its limits in Miami, one of the entertainment capitals of the world…

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'Huge goal!' - Araujo equalises for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia

Maxi Araujo equalises in the 80th minute for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia at the Miami Stadium in their Group H encounter.

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VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'

Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game …

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Lukaku makes impact off the bench as Belgium draw with Egypt

An own goal from Mohamed Hany denies Egypt a first ever victory at the World Cup as they draw 1-1 with Belgium at the Seattle Stad…

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'Cartwheels at breakfast' & kicking about Boston - the culture shift in Scotland camp

Steve Clarke "doing cartwheels" is a sign of the shift among the Scotland squad and staff, writes Amy Canavan in Charlotte.

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Leicester appoint Russell Martin as Wolves unveil César Peixoto as coach

Martin joins Leicester after relegation to League One Ex-Gil Vicente coach Peixoto replaces Rob Edwards Leicester have confirmed R…

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Real make Fernandes contact - Tuesday's gossip

Real Madrid make Mateus Fernandes contact, Manchester United not willing to meet West Ham's asking price and Bayern Munich to sign…

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I'll keep gambling with fitness for England - Saka

Bukayo Saka says he will continue gambling with his fitness and is "ready to go" for England's World Cup opener against Croatia on…

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Lukaku makes instant impact to force own goal and rescue draw for Belgium against Egypt

For just over half of Egypt’s opening match against Belgium, it looked as though the Pharaohs had done enough for a famous first W…

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Lukaku's instant impact for Belgium's equaliser

Romelu Lukaku has an instant impact for Belgium as he plays a key part in their equalising goal against Egypt in Seattle, just 22 …

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2,500 passes since Spain's last World Cup goal - key stats as Cape Verde earn point

Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars and Spain reach 2,500 passes since their last World Cup goal - the key stats as debutants Cape Ve…

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The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut against Spain

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.

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'My word!' - Ashour's long-range strikes put Egypt ahead

Egypt's Emam Ashour scores the opener in their Group G fixture against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup.

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‘Kylian is Kylian’: Deschamps happy to shield Mbappé amid political scrutiny

With France captain in spotlight at team hotel and in home press, head coach tries to pull focus before their World Cup opener aga…

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Vozinha heroics help Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw

European champions Spain were held to surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old goalke…

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Emotional full-time scenes as Cape Verde celebrate 0-0 draw against Spain

Watch the emotional full-time scenes following Cape Verde's 0-0 draw against Spain in the 2026 World Cup.

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Cape Verde shock Spain with historic draw on World Cup debut

Wow, just wow. At 1.57pm Atlanta time, 3,291 miles from home, the final whistle went on Cape Verde’s first game in a World Cup fin…

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'He's the story' - Vozinha's epic goalkeeping display thwarts Spain

Watch Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produce a masterclass in goalkeeping to help his team record a 0-0 draw again Spain in their G…

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Home from home: personal touches lift England’s World Cup base camp

FA opted for a city in which Thomas Tuchel’s side have no group games, but emphasised home comforts for players The first thing to…

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Colombia vs DR Congo: All the big moments and rate the players

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Crystal Palace confirm Pierre Sage as head coach and plan to back him on transfers

Sage joins after winning Coupe de France with Lens ‘We come here with a lot of ambition,’ Sage says Crystal Palace are determined …