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Japan and Sweden book spots in round of 32 after dull draw in Group F climaxJapan 1-1 Sweden: Anthony Elanga cancelled out Daizen Maeda’s opener in a game lacking in quality
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‘Queer people exist in Iran and Egypt’: Inside the politicisation of the first-ever World Cup pride matchA match celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in conjunction with Seattle’s Pride Weekend celebrations was a perfect moment for inclusivity and...
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Belgium have wasted a golden generation – but there is one last World Cup hopeTwo draws against Egypt and Iran leave the Red Devils on the brink of an early exit but can the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku roll...
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What do Senegal need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group I?The ‘almost’ Afcon champions were beaten by France and Norway but should have an easier task ahead of them in their final group game
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What do Belgium, Iran and Egypt need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group G?All four teams enter final game with chance to progress, though Mo Salah’s Egypt already look set fair to advance
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What do Spain and Cape Verde need to qualify for World Cup knockouts from Group H?Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia all have the chance to advance as Group H concludes
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Australia reach World Cup knockouts but Paraguay face wait to confirm fate after Group D drawAustralia 0-0 Paraguay: A draw to end the group stage with focus now turning to the knockout rounds
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The six World Cup results Scotland need to qualify for knockout stagesSteve Clarke’s men finished third in Group C with three points and -3 goal difference and face an agonising wait to determine if they’ll make it...
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USA undone by late Turkish sucker-punch but nippy Pulisic cameo maintains momentumUSA 2-3 Turkey: Mauricio Pochettino’s side head into the knockouts off the back of a defeat, after Kaan Ahyan scores a last-minute winner for an...
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Japan and Sweden book spots in round of 32 after dull draw in Group F climaxJapan 1-1 Sweden: Anthony Elanga cancelled out Daizen Maeda’s opener in a game lacking in quality
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The real reason Germany are running out of time after World Cup setbackJulian Nagelsmann’s side possesses plenty of talent, but a mismatch of personnel and a lack of chemistry suggests this Germany team won’t have...
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Nicolas Pepe inspires Ivory Coast into World Cup knockouts to end Curacao dreamCuracao 0-2 Ivory Coast: Pepe’s double helped ensured his nation’s presence in the World Cup round of 32
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