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World Cup 2026 – Group D guide: Hosts USA face Turkey, Australia and Paraguay in open groupMauricio Pochettino leads the co-hosts United States this summer in an intriguing group alongside Turkey, Australia and Paraguay
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Fifa release statement after World Cup match sees thousands of empty seatsSouth Korea vs Czech Republic in Guadalajara saw thousands of empty seats and Fifa have now officially responded
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Ousmane Dembele says criticism of Kylian Mbappe has gone ‘too far’ ahead of France’s bid for World Cup gloryOusmane Dembele has defended Kylian Mbappe ahead of France’s first World Cup game
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Scotland handed major World Cup boost as Scott McTominay returns to training after illnessScott McTominay trained with the rest of the Scotland squad on Friday
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Bosnian band’s American Dream satire song becomes viral World Cup anthemA Bosnian song first released 15 years ago has become a major hit as the World Cup has got underway
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World Cup 2026 opening ceremony LIVE: Michael Buble and Alanis Morissette set to perform before co-hosts Canada kick offA star-studded event in Toronto will raise the curtain on Canada’s campaign
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Who will win the 2026 World Cup? Vote in our pollThe World Cup is under way, with England, Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil and Portugal among the favourites to lift football's biggest prize. But...
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Experts warn these infectious diseases could spread at the World Cup 2026The World Cup will be weeks-long experiment in global mixing that creates a perfect environment for infectious diseases to spread
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Brighton launch £30 million bid for highly-rated Tottenham teenagerTottenham have also shown interest in signing Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke
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Pele’s World Cup medal to go under the hammer alongside classic memorabiliaThe medal, awarded when the footballer was a teenager, is expected to bring in up to £500,000 alone
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Palestine football chief and Iran fans: All the people unable to enter Trump’s United States for World CupNumerous figures have endured US visa and entry issues and the list is growing as the 2026 World Cup gets going
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Lionesses star Beth Mead completes move to Man City from WSL rivals ArsenalBeth Mead has joined Manchester City after deciding to end her nine-year spell at Arsenal
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📋 Conmebol names team of the Libertadores semi-final second legs📋 Conmebol names team of the Libertadores semi-final second legs Conmebol announced its team of the week on Friday evening (23), based on the...
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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: El Clásico Shouldn't Be Predicted, Just EmbracedON SUNDAY, INSIDE a freshly built Spotify Camp Nou, José Mourinho will return to a familiar environment as his Real Madrid squad visit...
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Massachusetts says World Cup was worth it, but final cost is still unknown - WCVBMassachusetts says World Cup was worth it, but final cost is still unknown WCVB
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Borussia Mönchengladbach boss praises two heroes of Bundesliga comeback victoryBorussia Mönchengladbach boss praises two heroes of Bundesliga comeback victory Borussia Mönchengladbach Head of Sport Rouven Schröder...
