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• ‘Superb’ Ghana give England a tough run: “It feels like a step back”

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  After a disappointing second game ended in a nil-nil draw, how much of this outcome was down to England’s failure to push through? Was there...

• Gianni Infantino defends World Cup hydration breaks - and says they could be here to stay

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  The Fifa president denied that football’s governing body were benefitting financially from the three-minute breaks

• Thomas Tuchel dismisses World Cup ‘wake-up call’ claims after England held by Ghana

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  England failed to build on their opening victory against Croatia

• Is Turkey v USA on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

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  Co-hosts USA are trying to make it three wins from three games after beating Paraguay and Australia in Group D

• Harry Maguire gives verdict on England’s draw with Ghana as Gary Neville names player likely to be dropped

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  England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana on Tuesday after a disappointing performance

• Jude Bellingham says England played with ‘little bit of fear’ against ‘exceptional’ Ghana

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  Jude Bellingham said England could learn lessons from their World Cup stalemate against Ghana

• Tartan Army to pack out pubs and bars as Scotland bid to make World Cup history

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  Scotland require at least a point against Brazil to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage

• Stormzy predicts correct result as celebrities turnout for England v Ghana in World Cup clash

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  David Beckham, Marcus Mumford, Alexandra Daddario and Jeremy Clarkson were also in attendance for the 0-0 draw

• Declan Rice sparks England injury fears after limping with bandaged leg after Ghana draw

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  The midfielder had been an injury doubt before the group-stage 0-0, but he played the full 90 minutes – perhaps to his and England’s detriment

• What do Canada and Switzerland need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group B?

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  Discover all the permutations for how the teams in Group B can qualify for the knockout rounds

• What do Scotland and Brazil need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group C?

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  Discover all the permutations for how the teams in Group C can qualify for the knockout rounds

• Tottenham give update as search for new sporting director is paused

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  Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham confirmed it was no longer a key priority