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• England v Ghana LIVE: Bukayo Saka injury latest as Thomas Tuchel’s side continue World Cup campaign

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  England fans have descended on Boston as Thomas Tuchel’s side look to build on a strong start

• Tartan Army brings World Cup party to Miami as thousands march to local baseball match

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  Many Scotland fans opted for their signature ‘taps aff’ look as they enjoyed the Miami sunshine

• Can anyone even still entertain the Messi v Ronaldo debate?

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  “Is there anyone alive who honestly believes not just that Ronaldo’s a better plater, but that there’s any sort of debate at all?”

• Who is the DR Congo’s living statue? Meet World Cup super-fan Lumumba Vea

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  DR Congo have received a boost as their most famous fan has arrived for their second World Cup match

• Serbian TV pundit Rade Bogdanovic apologises after racist comments on World Cup coverage

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  The former Atletico Madrid striker and Serbian broadcaster RTS have since apologised for the offensive remarks

• Thomas Tuchel criticises unpopular World Cup hydration breaks for changing football’s ‘identity’

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  The England manager said the breaks ‘take away’ from the ‘beautiful game’

• How France finally found the perfect supporting cast for Kylian Mbappe

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  While Kylian Mbappe will continue to grab the headlines for Les Bleus , those flanking him, such as Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise, could hold...

• How the USA are winning WITHOUT their best player

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  Another win for the USMNT as they swept Australia aside 2-0 to win their World Cup group. But, after losing Christian Pulisic through injury, how...

• How Messi is proving he’s STILL the best in the world

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  Lionel Messi has become the World Cup's all-time record goalscorer following Argentina 2-0 Austria. Adam Clery has a look at why his opening goal...

• Is there a problem with the 2026 World Cup ball? Why goalkeepers are struggling with the Trionda

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  After the recurrence of a specific goalkeeping error, is there something wrong with this year’s World Cup ball?

• Who is Said Martinez? England v Ghana referee makes World Cup history for Honduras

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  The Honduran official will take charge of the game in Boston

• Scottish World Cup fans issue warning to England counterparts about ‘expensive’ Boston before Ghana clash

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  Scotland fans who have experienced the long waits have told the Three Lions to expect to be delayed for hours after the final whistle