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World Cup 2026: Who are the ITV and BBC commentators, pundits and presenters?The star-studded line-ups aim to bring enthusiasm, insight and analysis across a packed summer of football
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World Cup 2026 LIVE: Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina into last 32 as England prepare for GhanaNorway and France have joined Argentina in the knockout rounds with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the fore
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Ranking every England World Cup kit from 1950 to 2026England’s sole World Cup triumph came at Wembley in 1966, but when did their tournament look hit its peak?
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The concerning trend England must address in World Cup clash with GhanaA fine performance against Croatia was an excellent start for England – but their second game at recent tournaments has proved troublesome
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Why imperfect perfectionist Marcelo Bielsa and Uruguay were doomed to fail at World CupOn the brink of a group-stage exit despite a kind draw, Bielsa always felt a mismatched fit for a squad in transition
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Algeria snatch late winner to deny Jordan and boost World Cup knockout hopesJordan 1-2 Algeria: Two goals from corners took the North African side to a crucial victory
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Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo? The debate was always absurdThe Argentina captain has produced a remarkable spell of form at the World Cup ahead of his 39th birthday and, as Miguel Delaney outlines,...
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Thomas Partey to make World Cup appearance when Ghana meet England in BostonThe former Arsenal midfielder had his visa application rejected by the Canadian government while he awaits trial in the UK but he is free to play...
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World Cup 2026 golden boot standings as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland lead raceMessi followed up his hat-trick against Algeria with a record-breaking brace against Austria, while Mbappe and Erling Haaland added a second...
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Erling Haaland leads iconic Norway celebration after double downs Senegal to secure World Cup progressThe Man City striker’s double helped Norway ease past Senegal 3-2 in New York, while setting up a showdown with France to decide the Group I winners
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Kylian Mbappe makes a statement as France overcome two-hour storm delay to beat Iraq at World CupFrance 3-0 Iraq: The France talisman stole the show in Philadelphia as he produced a statement performance to rival Lionel Messi’s World Cup...
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France vs Iraq LIVE: Kylian Mbappe gifted second goal as World Cup game resumes after weather delayThe France forward looks to lead his nation to another group-stage win
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