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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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Thomas Tuchel explains why he called up Trevoh Chalobah to England’s World Cup squadThe Chelsea centre-back was chosen over a raft of full-back options to replace the injured Tino Livramento in England’s squad
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Thomas Tuchel says World Cup opener against Croatia will ‘bring out the best’ in ‘brave’ EnglandEngland manager Thomas Tuchel promised his squad would rise to the occasion against Croatia
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How England plot to avenge years of heartbreak by Croatia in critical World Cup openerEngland manager Thomas Tuchel said his squad needed no more ‘emotional fuel’ ahead of what is expected to be a serious test for the World Cup...
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How Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo can still define World Cup 2026 despite their waning powersLionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo changed football and could finally cap off their legendary careers by meeting in Kansas City, writes Miguel...
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Who is Aymen Hussein? Iraq star scores at World Cup 2026 after US immigration questioningThe Iraq striker has overcome tragedy to lead his nation and faced a challenging time entering the USA due to intense questioning
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World Cup 2026: England fans warned not to delay A&E visits just because the football’s onAnalysis of A&E attendance data during Euro 2024 found there were just under 17,000 fewer attendances than expected during England matches across...
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World Cup fever hits England as pub bookings surge by 300 per cent for Croatia clashEngland will begin their World Cup campaign when they face Croatia on Wednesday
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Argentina vs Algeria LIVE: World Cup 2026 latest as reigning champions get campaign underwayDefending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, will feature a host of stars including Enzo Fernandez and Julian Alvarez against underdogs...
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How Kylian Mbappe inspired France’s devastating win over Senegal – and broke records on the wayFrance 3-1 Senegal: The French talisman now has more World Cup goals than Pele and could be the deciding factor in his team’s charge to win the...
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Champions League live scores, updates: Kylian Mbappé puts Real Madrid ahead of Inter Milan; Porto frustrating Manchester CityIt was a productive first 45 minutes for the Mbappé family on the opening day of the League Phase portion of the 2026-27 Champions League...
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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...
