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Jordan Pickford hails England’s fearless teenage debutant Rio NgumohaSaturday’s unremarkable 1-0 friendly win against New Zealand in Tampa was a moment to cherish for the 17-year-old Liverpool talent
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Scotland conclude World Cup preparations with dominant win over BoliviaBolivia 0-4 Scotland: Che Adams scored twice, with Lawrence Shankland and Scott McTominay adding further goals in New Jersey
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Thomas Tuchel admits gripe with England performance in World Cup warm-up win over New ZealandEngland’s preparations stepped up with a scrappy 1-0 win in sweltering conditions in Tampa
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Harry Kane gives verdict on searing US heat ahead of England’s World Cup campaignThomas Tuchel’s men are looking to add a second star to their shirts this summer but will have to conquer in sweltering conditions
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The Curacao blueprint and how Guyana are targeting a similar World Cup miracleAfter Curacao did what most assumed was impossible, Will Castle delves deep into one of football’s unknown nations, Guyana, to uncover what it...
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New tartan celebrates Scotland and United States’ ‘enduring connection’ ahead of World CupA new tartan has been unveiled to commemorate Scotland ’s enduring relationship with the United States, ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary...
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England’s tepid World Cup warm-up offers Thomas Tuchel few answers to lingering questionsEngland 1-0 New Zealand: As preparations for the World Cup continue the Three Lions battled with the US heat in Florida
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World Cup 2026 – Group K guide: Portugal to dominate as Cristiano Ronaldo and Colombia’s James Rodriguez look to roll back yearsHow head coach Martinez manages Ronaldo’s minutes will define Portugal’s tournament
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England vs New Zealand LIVE: Thomas Tuchel facing tricky selection calls in World Cup warm-upEngland’s preparations for the tournament intensify against New Zealand in Tampa – on a pitch that has provoked concern
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The World Cup looms for Mexico – but is cartel violence under control?Cities in Mexico are preparing to host nearly one million people and 13 games in the world’s most-watched sporting competition. But just months...
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Iran says staff yet to be given World Cup green light as players secure visasIran's football federation said the behaviour of co-hosts the US ‘contradicts international sports laws’
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David Sullivan steps down as West Ham chairman as he fights ‘false allegations’ about private lifeThe 77-year-old is leaving his role after 16 years
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