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World Cup 2026 – Group D guide: Hosts USA face Turkey, Australia and Paraguay in open groupMauricio Pochettino leads the co-hosts United States this summer in an intriguing group alongside Turkey, Australia and Paraguay
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World Cup 2026 – Group F guide: Netherlands face tough test with Japan, Sweden and TunisiaThe Dutch look to have a strong defence and midfield but will that be enough to top a tricky group?
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World Cup 2026 – Group H guide: Favourites Spain take on Uruguay as Cape Verde fairytale beginsEuropean champions Spain head to North America as favourites as they look to win a second World Cup
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World Cup 2026 – Group I guide: Favourites France, dark horses Norway and dangerous Senegal... is this our group of death?Can a 48-team World Cup where 32 teams advance really have a group of death? Well, if it does, then this is surely it
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World Cup 2026 – Group L guide: England aim to end 60 years of hurt from group of familiar foes and troubled GhanaThomas Tuchel leads the Three Lions to North America with sky-high expectations but old warriors Croatia, plus Panama and Ghana present a tricky...
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Inside the world of Gianni Infantino: ‘The ass-kissing of Trump got us nowhere’The Fifa president’s ‘fawning and adoration’ has also been described as careful ‘management’ of the unpredictable Trump ahead of this World Cup,...
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From war to World Cup: Bosnian fans set to deliver home-away-from home atmosphere in US MidwestBosnia and Herzegovina will have plenty of support at this summer’s World Cup
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World Cup set for three star-studded opening ceremonies - but do not expect a Super Bowl-style extravanganzaThere will be opening ceremonies in the United States, Mexico and Canada at the World Cup
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Glazer family members ‘debating’ whether to sell Manchester United stakeStakeholders within the US-based billionaire family are reportedly exploring divesting part or all of their holdings
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Alan Brazil ‘lucky to be alive’ after heart stopped during operationThe former Ipswich and Scotland striker confirmed he is ‘on the mend’ after undergoing a liver transplant
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Tottenham’s opening bid for Jan Paul van Hecke rejected as Brighton resist raidSpurs are looking to bolster their defence this summer and have targeted the Dutch international
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Iran footballers open up on how war with US has affected their World Cup preparationsIran will play their World Cup matches in the US, a country they are currently at war with
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Iran fans and an African referee: All the people unable to enter Trump’s United States for World CupThe revoking of tickets for Iran supporters for the 2026 World Cup, as revealed by the country’s football federation on Tuesday, represents...
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Official: Atalanta part ways with Palladino to make way for SarriOfficial: Atalanta part ways with Palladino to make way for Sarri Atalanta have officially parted ways with Raffaele Palladino, bringing an...
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World Cup on Molotov: How to watch and live stream FIFA World Cup 2026 in France - Goal.comWorld Cup on Molotov: How to watch and live stream FIFA World Cup 2026 in France Goal.com
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Iranian Federation Says World Cup Tickets Pulled - Front Office SportsIranian Federation Says World Cup Tickets Pulled Front Office Sports
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2026 World Cup: Each team’s chances - The Athletic - The New York Times2026 World Cup: Each team’s chances - The Athletic The New York Times
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Everything wrong with the 2026 World CupFrom unprecedented wars and rip-off ticket prices to Gianni Infantino selling football’s soul and Donald Trump’s determination to create a “Maga...
