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‘The VAR went for a coffee’: Were England ‘lucky’ to avoid World Cup defeat to Ghana?Jordan Pickford escaped a red card while Ezri Konsa was fortunate not to concede a penalty for a clumsy challenge in an imperfect England...
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Jude Bellingham involved in foul-mouthed bust-up with Ghana boss Carlos QueirozVeteran Ghana boss Queiroz said one word was used that could ‘create a little bit of fire’ but brushed off the incident as ‘nothing special’
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World Cup 2026 LIVE: VAR ‘on holiday’ as ‘lucky’ England react to World Cup setback against GhanaGhana manager Carlos Queiroz joked VAR ‘went for a coffee’ following the incidents involving Jordan Pickford and Ezri Konsa during the 0-0 draw
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This baffling Fifa decision could ruin the World Cup’s famous group stage dramaThe final round of group stage games will lack the drama of 2022, with a strange decision to revamp the tie-breaking rules likely to produce a...
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The flaw in England’s World Cup plan is now clear to see after Ghana stalemateThomas Tuchel might regret not opting for a wildcard option, writes Richard Jolly, with England lacking a spark off the bench to change a dull and...
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What do South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group A?Discover all the permutations for how the teams in Group A can qualify for the knockout rounds
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What do Scotland and Brazil need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group C?Discover all the permutations for how the teams in Group C can qualify for the knockout rounds
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Colombia lay down gauntlet to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal with DR Congo victoryColombia 1-0 DR Congo: Daniel Munoz’s deflected finish made it two wins from two for the South American side
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DR Congo fan ‘Lumumba Vea’ becomes World Cup star in the standsIconic fan Michel Kuka Mboladinga arrived late at the World Cup but brings a unique presence in the stands in a tribute to his country's first...
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Croatia pile pressure on England with nervy World Cup win over eliminated PanamaPanama 0-1 Croatia: Ante Budimir’s second-half goal kept Croatia’s hopes of progressing to the latter stages alive but knocked out Panama, ahead...
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The risk of playing Declan Rice in World Cup group finale against PanamaRice will be suspended for England’s first World Cup knockout game if he picks up another booking in the group stage
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Who has qualified for the knockout stages and which teams have been eliminated from the World Cup?The knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup will begin with a first ever round of 32
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