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Austria secure tense World Cup return victory against Jordan with late penalty and own goalVeteran Marko Arnautovic was on the scoresheet as Austria won their first World Cup match in 28 years over debutants Jordan
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The old school trait turning Kylian Mbappe into Monsieur World CupHaving moved past legends Pele and Just Fontaine in the goalscoring charts Mbappe is forging his own path as a modern World Cup icon
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How the World Cup’s great survivor Luka Modric and Croatia could torment England againStill going as he nears his 41st birthday, a defining figure of the last two World Cups could yet play a pivotal role in 2026
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Is Portugal v DR Congo on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 matchCristiano Ronaldo begins his record sixth World Cup against the African side on Wednesday night
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Lionel Messi creates more history with Argentina after fabulous hat-trick reveals World Cup truthThe 37-year-old hit a hat-trick in Kansas City to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as the highest scorer in Word Cup history
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Everything you missed from day six at World Cup 2026: Messi magic, England’s late squad change, and VAR controversyElsewhere, Kylian Mbappe rewrote some records as France turned on the style after the tournament’s biggest refereeing controversy so far
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Lionel Messi equals World Cup top goalscorer record after stunning Argentina hat-trickThe 37-year-old hit a hat-trick in Kansas City to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as the highest scorer in Word Cup history
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Erling Haaland scores twice on debut as Norway hammer Iraq in World Cup openerIraq 1-4 Norway: Erling Haaland scored twice in the first half on his tournament debut, as Norway finished the first matchday top of Group I
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Thomas Tuchel explains why he called up Trevoh Chalobah to England’s World Cup squadThe Chelsea centre-back was chosen over a raft of full-back options to replace the injured Tino Livramento in England’s squad
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Thomas Tuchel says World Cup opener against Croatia will ‘bring out the best’ in ‘brave’ EnglandEngland manager Thomas Tuchel promised his squad would rise to the occasion against Croatia
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How England plot to avenge years of heartbreak by Croatia in critical World Cup openerEngland manager Thomas Tuchel said his squad needed no more ‘emotional fuel’ ahead of what is expected to be a serious test for the World Cup...
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How Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo can still define World Cup 2026 despite their waning powersLionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo changed football and could finally cap off their legendary careers by meeting in Kansas City, writes Miguel...
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