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World Cup injury tracker: Neymar, Lamine Yamal and Christian Pulisic latest updatesNeymar has been out of action since May with a calf injury and is in a race against time to make fitness during the World Cup
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Who is Clement Turpin? England v Croatia referee for World Cup who angered Thomas TuchelThe French referee has experience with Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham and a wealth of experience officiating some of European football’s...
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Is England v Croatia on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 matchThomas Tuchel’s side begin their quest for glory on the world stage against Croatia in Dallas
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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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Locatelli: ‘I am distraught and hurts knowing I cannot fight for Juventus’Locatelli: ‘I am distraught and hurts knowing I cannot fight for Juventus’ Manuel Locatelli admits he’s ‘distraught’ after undergoing knee...
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The 2026 World Cup Was Supposed To Supercharge U.S. Tourism. The Actual Numbers Tell A Different Story - Iosco County News HeraldThe 2026 World Cup Was Supposed To Supercharge U.S. Tourism. The Actual Numbers Tell A Different Story Iosco County News Herald
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Troy Parrott's dream week for Betis continues with UCL debut goal 💚🦜Troy Parrott's dream week for Betis continues with UCL debut goal 💚🦜 Troy Parrott was already a national hero in Ireland and a favourite son...
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From shot-shy to shoot on sight - Villa find a way to winAston Villa finally found their shooting boots with three goals at Club Brugge - but their win was not straightforward.
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Liverpool defender may leave in January, Euro giants want himLiverpool defender may leave in January, Euro giants want him Liverpool were linked with a lot of players throughout the summer transfer...
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From shot-shy to shoot on sight - Villa find a way to winEmi Buendia scored his first goal since netting in the Europa League final in May [Getty Images] It is a new chapter for Aston Villa and,...
