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Everything wrong with the 2026 World CupFrom unprecedented wars and rip-off ticket prices to Gianni Infantino selling football’s soul and Donald Trump’s determination to create a “Maga...
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England heading for World Cup play-offs despite victory over UkraineEngland 3-0 Ukraine: Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses responsed after they were thrashed 4-0 by Spain but the win was not enough for them to top the...
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Family feud? These siblings line up for different teams at the World CupThe upcoming World Cup will feature four sets of brothers competing for different countries, reflecting migration's impact on football.
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England taking caution to ‘build up’ Bukayo Saka as Arsenal players join squad in FloridaThe England boss also spoke about the importance of both Declan Rice and John Stones as leaders for the team
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England will ‘physically push’ against Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up says Thomas TuchelThe Three Lions boss also addressed England’s status as one of the favourites to win the tournament
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World Cup 2026: Referee from Somalia denied entry to the US was about to make historyHe was denied entry at Miami International Airport on Saturday due to "vetting concerns"
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A number of the World Cup host cities have a homelessness problem. Here’s how they are solving itIn the past, many cities have treated the homeless as an eyesore to be removed ahead of big sporting and political events. This year’s World Cup...
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A number of the World Cup host cities have a homelessness problem. Here’s how they are solving itIn the past, many cities have treated the homeless as an eyesore to be removed ahead of big sporting and political events. This year’s World Cup...
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Nearly 180,000 tickets are still available through World Cup resale portals: reportThe opening match for the U.S. team against Paraguay is still not sold out
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Real Madrid €150m bid for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez rejectedThe Spanish club stated that Atletico turned down the offer, citing the Argentine international's substantial €500 million release clause
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Coral World Cup betting offer: 66/1 enhanced odds on Scott McTominay to scoreCoral are offering new customers enhanced odds of 66/1 on Scott McTominay to score at the World Cup for a minimum £1 stake
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Four underrated World Cup cities you shouldn’t overlookThe World Cup is a chance for cities that have flown under the tourism radar to shine
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Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr prepare staggering offer for Barcelona star RaphinhaAl-Hilal and Al-Nassr prepare staggering offer for Barcelona star Raphinha Barcelona are bracing themselves for another major Saudi Arabian...
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Barcelona pursuit of Portuguese free agent could collapse as player nears Atletico Madrid moveBarcelona pursuit of Portuguese free agent could collapse as player nears Atletico Madrid move Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have started...
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Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost[BBC] "Simply the greatest event that humanity, that mankind, has ever seen". The words of Fifa president Gianni Infantino when hailing...
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An important player sale by Manchester City looks to be edging ever closerAn important player sale by Manchester City looks to be edging ever closer Manchester City will have to sell players this summer if they are...
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Two brothers, two nations, one World Cup & how grief bound themIn July 2022, brothers Harry and John Souttar lost their hero, but as both prepare to represent different nations at the World Cup, his influence...
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World Cup predictions: Match picks and advice as our soccer experts face a child, a dog and our subscribers - The New York TimesWorld Cup predictions: Match picks and advice as our soccer experts face a child, a dog and our subscribers The New York Times
