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World Cup 2026 golden boot standings as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland lead raceMessi followed up his hat-trick against Algeria with a record-breaking brace against Austria, while Mbappe and Erling Haaland added a second...
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Erling Haaland leads iconic Norway celebration after double downs Senegal to secure World Cup progressThe Man City striker’s double helped Norway ease past Senegal 3-2 in New York, while setting up a showdown with France to decide the Group I winners
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Kylian Mbappe makes a statement as France overcome two-hour storm delay to beat Iraq at World CupFrance 3-0 Iraq: The France talisman stole the show in Philadelphia as he produced a statement performance to rival Lionel Messi’s World Cup...
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France vs Iraq LIVE: Kylian Mbappe gifted second goal as World Cup game resumes after weather delayThe France forward looks to lead his nation to another group-stage win
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How ‘Tournament Thomas’ embraced the World Cup and changed England’s cultureThomas Tuchel is loving the World Cup environment and has helped his England side channel something special as they prepare to face Ghana on Tuesday
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Thomas Tuchel responds to England assistant’s explosive ITV interview during World Cup openerAnthony Barry’s blunt analysis of the first half against Croatia raised eyebrows
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Austria coach Ralf Rangnick rages at Lionel Messi goal and double standards in Argentina defeatRangnick was upset at how VAR intervened to help change the initial decision on Lautaro Martinez and give a penalty, but failed to chalk off...
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France v Iraq delayed due to lightning as Fifa action World Cup 2026 weather protocolSeveral games at last year’s Club World Cup were disrupted by the weather, with games at threat of delays during the World Cup 2026
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Scottish World Cup fans issue warning to England counterparts about ‘expensive’ Boston before Ghana clashScotland fans who have experienced the long waits have told the Three Lions to expect to be delayed for hours after the final whistle
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Norway v Senegal LIVE: Team news as Erling Haaland aims to keep pace in World Cup golden boot raceNorway’s 4-1 win over Iraq has them well positioned in Group I, while Senegal fell 3-1 to France
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Scotland fan’s cone prank cut short by Miami police after Boston backingA Scotland fan’s plans to put a cone on a Miami statue were foiled by a police officer - in a sharp contrast to the Tartan Army’s celebrated...
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These World Cup cities will spend the most on power bills to host matchesSome World Cup matches are racking up electricity bills of more than $19,000
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