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Is Argentina v Algeria on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 matchThe defending champions have captain Lionel Messi fit ahead of his sixth Finals appearance
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Everything you missed overnight at the World Cup 2026Iran showed their resilience in a gripping draw with New Zealand and Uruguay battled back against Saudi Arabia in four draws in one day for just...
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Resilient Iran defy World Cup obstacles to salvage draw against New ZealandAfter a ban on Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag was upheld before the Group G contest, Elijah Just twice gave the All Whites the lead, but Ramin...
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Iran national anthem booed by World Cup spectactors before New Zealand clashIran began their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Group G after a build-up overshadowed by politics
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Saudi Arabia denied famous win as Uruguay comeback clinches drawSaudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay:
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Iran vs New Zealand LIVE: Protests expected as Donald Trump announces US-Iran peace dealAfter a draw between Belgium and Egypt the winner of this contest can move to the top of Group G
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World Cup 2026 LIVE: Iran prepare for politically-charged opener after Spain held by debutants Cape Verde (cloned)After a draw between Belgium and Egypt the winner of this contest can move to the top of Group G
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World Cup VAR official releases statement after alleged white supremacist hand gestureShaun Evans maintains it was an ‘involuntary, subconscious twitch’ that led to an ‘OK’ symbol during the official broadcast of Germany's opening...
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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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Romelu Lukaku proves key as Belgium salvage point against EgyptBelgium 1-1 Egypt: Emam Ashour sent the Pharaohs ahead before Lukaku’s cameo secured a point
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‘He’s now an idol’: How Merlin the duck became Mexico’s viral World Cup ‘mascot’Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored for Mexico, but Merlin the duck stole the show
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Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot (cloned) (cloned)Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored for Mexico, but Merlin the duck stole the show
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