The Independent Football
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Fifa makes key change after viral Vinicius Jr and Achraf Hakimi incidentsFifa faced a logistical problem in the build-up to Brazil v Morocco, but have now changed their policy for the remainder of the World Cup
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Uruguay blame Fifa after flight chaos hurts plans for World Cup 2026 matchThe squad were stuck in Mexico and endured delays after issues with the paperwork for their plane to Miami
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Japanese fans deliver incredible gesture after World Cup clash with NetherlandsThe fans remained behind after full-time to clean the stadium of built up rubbish
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Japan dig deep to rescue point in World Cup opener against the NetherlandsNetherlands 2-2 Japan: The Japanese twice came from behind to salvage a draw in Texas
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Who is Clement Turpin? England v Croatia referee for World Cup that angered Thomas TuchelThe French referee has experience with Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham and a wealth of experience officiating some of European football’s...
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Iran’s tiny diaspora doesn’t agree on much in Tijuana, except Team MelliThe Iranian squad announced last month it was relocating its training base from Arizona to Tijuana
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Uruguay face flight chaos day before opening World Cup 2026 matchThe squad are stuck in Mexico and face a delay after issues with the paperwork for their plane to Miami
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Gareth Southgate backs England for World Cup glory after turning down TV work to ‘keep out of the way’Gareth Southgate managed England at four major tournaments before resigning after Euro 2024
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The Curacao moment that vindicated Fifa’s controversial World Cup revamp despite Germany thrashingGermany 7-1 Curacao: They may have been outclassed on their World Cup debut but Curacaoans will never forget where they were when Livano...
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The unwanted Premier League reality exposed by Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne’s World Cup showdownEgypt and Belgium meet in Seattle to open up Group G, with two Premier League legends meeting once again to highlight a lost golden age in English...
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Eberechi Eze prepared to step up in penalty shootout despite missed chance in Champions League finalThe 27-year-old went wide when taking a spot kick against Paris Saint-Germain but admits he will step up if England find themselves in a penalty...
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Marc Cucurella set to join Real Madrid after Chelsea agree fee for Spain left-backThe left-back will leave Chelsea after four years, with Jose Mourinho targeting the Spain international to upgrade his defence
