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World Cup 2026 fixtures, latest results and full tournament bracketThe knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup are in full swing in North America
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Mexico dominate Ecuador in ominous World Cup display – and England could be nextMexico 2-0 Ecuador: The co-hosts delivered a sublime performance to delight home fans as they moved into the last-16 of the World Cup
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Graham Potter faces brutal reality after France’s knockout blow ends Sweden’s World Cup journeySweden’s rollercoaster World Cup saw a stunning opening win forgotten with heavy defeats that showed the reality of the challenge facing their...
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Piero Hincapie becomes second World Cup player to be sent off for covering his mouthThe Ecuador defender lost his composure at the end of a chastening evening against Mexico at the Azteca
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Who is Gilberto Mora? Mexico’s 17-year-old starlet shines in World Cup win against EcuadorMora is one of world football’s hottest prospects and was superb in Mexico’s last-32 victory
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Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise’s devastating double act is driving France to another World Cup finalFrance 3-0 Sweden: Another scintillating performance from Didier Deschamps’ men saw them cruise into the last-16
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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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‘I like football, but we’re nervous’: As Mexico revels in World Cup fever, cartel violence leaves many gripped in fearIn villages and towns across Mexico where shootings are a near-daily occurrence, the cheers are mostly confined indoors
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Ronald Koeman quits as Netherlands coach after disappointing World Cup exitThe Dutch were beaten on penalties by Morocco at the last-32 stage
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Ecuador files complaint after Mexico fans disrupt team’s hotel ahead of World Cup matchThis tactic, known as a "team hotel serenade," is a deeply ingrained yet polarizing tradition in Latin American soccer
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How Jude Bellingham became England’s very un-English superstarWith parallels to Michael Jordan and an ‘attitude’ more recognisable in American athletes, Bellingham is carving his own path as a Black football...
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South Korean fans boo World Cup squad arriving home after early exitCrowds booed South Korea ’s World Cup team as they returned to Seoul on Tuesday (30 June) following their early exit from the tournament.
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