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World Cup commentator Warren Barton ‘dripping with blood’ after being hit by projectile at Uzbekistan v ColombiaThe former Newcastle and England international, who was covering Colombia’s 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, was a victim of the wild atmosphere in Mexico...
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England’s possible route to the World Cup 2026 finalEngland defeated Croatia and face games with Ghana and Panama in their first challenge to top Group L
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World Cup 2026 – Group C guide: Scotland’s return sparks Brazil and Morocco nostalgia, but can they take Haiti opportunity?Scotland, Brazil and Morocco are back it the same World Cup group after 28 years, with Haiti joining the fun
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World Cup 2026 – Group A guide: Hosts Mexico eye deep run with wonderkid Gilberto Mora set to dazzleMexico, hosting for a third time, eye return to knockout stages following disappointment in Qatar
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World Cup 2026 – Group B guide: Switzerland expected to dominate as co-hosts Canada aim to progressBosnia & Herzegovina also return to the World Cup stage for the first time in over a decade
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Ghana overcome costly injury after late Caleb Yirenkyi strike downs PanamaThe Black Stars punished a spirited Panama side in stoppage time, despite Lawrence Ati Zigi going off at half-time, and face fellow Group L...
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Arsenal prepare Bradley Barcola bid with PSG winger among key targetsBarcola shone for France at the World Cup against Senegal and is a European champion with PSG, while Liverpool are also thought to be interested
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Thomas Tuchel gives Declan Rice injury update after England’s World Cup win over CroatiaThe Arsenal midfielder left the field after feeling ‘discomfort’ during the second half of England’s opening World Cup win
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The England change that dispatched Croatia to fulfil Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup promiseEngland 4-2 Croatia : Harry Kane’s double and goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford proved enough to secure a winning start in Dallas
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Harry Kane reveals what Thomas Tuchel said to England players at half-time: ‘If we lose, we lose’The England manager was unsatisfied with his team’s performance in the first-half against Croatia
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Roy Keane and Gary Neville praise England’s ‘breath-taking’ and ‘fantastic’ performance versus CroatiaThe Three Lions kickstarted their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory in Dallas
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Why is England’s Djed Spence wearing a protective mask at World Cup 2026?Spence suffered a broken jaw playing for Tottenham against Chelsea
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