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England fans embrace US culture during World Cup – by flocking to gun rangeOne Texas shooting range has been ‘packed’ with Three Lions supporters: ‘It’s something we don’t get in England’
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England vs Croatia prediction: 2026 World Cup betting tips & oddsFollow our football betting tips as England get their World Cup campaign underway against Croatia
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Brooklyn Beckham accused of cashing in on family feud with new World Cup advertBrooklyn Beckham has appeared to take a swipe at his ongoing family feud in a new World Cup advert.
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World Cup 2026 LIVE: Lionel Messi hat-trick equals record as England build up to Croatia openerEngland get their World Cup campaign underway against Croatia tonight, with Harry Kane hoping to match the standards set by hat-trick hero Messi
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Austria secure tense World Cup return victory against Jordan with late penalty and own goalVeteran Marko Arnautovic was on the scoresheet as Austria won their first World Cup match in 28 years over debutants Jordan
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The old school trait turning Kylian Mbappe into Monsieur World CupHaving moved past legends Pele and Just Fontaine in the goalscoring charts Mbappe is forging his own path as a modern World Cup icon
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How the World Cup’s great survivor Luka Modric and Croatia could torment England againStill going as he nears his 41st birthday, a defining figure of the last two World Cups could yet play a pivotal role in 2026
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Is Portugal v DR Congo on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 matchCristiano Ronaldo begins his record sixth World Cup against the African side on Wednesday night
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Lionel Messi creates more history with Argentina after fabulous hat-trick reveals World Cup truthThe 37-year-old hit a hat-trick in Kansas City to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as the highest scorer in Word Cup history
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Everything you missed from day six at World Cup 2026: Messi magic, England’s late squad change, and VAR controversyElsewhere, Kylian Mbappe rewrote some records as France turned on the style after the tournament’s biggest refereeing controversy so far
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Lionel Messi equals World Cup top goalscorer record after stunning Argentina hat-trickThe 37-year-old hit a hat-trick in Kansas City to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as the highest scorer in Word Cup history
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Erling Haaland scores twice on debut as Norway hammer Iraq in World Cup openerIraq 1-4 Norway: Erling Haaland scored twice in the first half on his tournament debut, as Norway finished the first matchday top of Group I
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Cape Verde goalie Vozinha earns move to new club after stealing show at 2026 World Cup - Yahoo News AustraliaCape Verde goalie Vozinha earns move to new club after stealing show at 2026 World Cup Yahoo News Australia
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Downtown San Jose hosts one million visitors over the course of the World Cup games - KTVUDowntown San Jose hosts one million visitors over the course of the World Cup games KTVU
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Cape Verde goalie Vozinha earns move to new club after stealing show at 2026 World Cup - Yahoo SportsCape Verde goalie Vozinha earns move to new club after stealing show at 2026 World Cup Yahoo Sports
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The world watched Lionel Messi in a World Cup final, unaware it may have been his ‘Endgame’: ‘He had made a decision’ | Football News - Hindustan TimesThe world watched Lionel Messi in a World Cup final, unaware it may have been his ‘Endgame’: ‘He had made a decision’ | Football News ...
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SEGUN ODEGBAMI: The 2026 World Cup – my take! - Vanguard NewsSEGUN ODEGBAMI: The 2026 World Cup – my take! Vanguard News
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Al Hilal poke fun at Roma following Summerville signing: “All roads lead to Al Riyadh.”Al Hilal poke fun at Roma following Summerville signing: “All roads lead to Al Riyadh.” Roma has officially lost another transfer target....
