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Why can't World Cup games kick off on time?
A delay to Scotland's Group C tie with Haiti in Massachusetts continued a noticeable trend of tardiness at the 2026 tournament, with none of the first eight matches kicki...
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The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return
Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the...
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Could Japan be the World Cup's dark horses?
Japan could be one of the surprise packages of the 2026 World Cup, with growing belief they are ready to go further than ever before.
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BBC Sport pundits choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?
Thomas Tuchel will pick his first England World Cup team on Wednesday, when the Three Lions take on Croatia. BBC Sport pundits choose their starting XIs - who would you p...
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Nunez dropped by Uruguay vs Cape Verde LIVE!
Nunez dropped by Uruguay vs Cape Verde LIVE!
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How Cape Verde plan to 'surprise people' at the World Cup
Cape Verde’s presence at this World Cup, where they take on favourites Spain in their opening game, is one of the fairy-tales of this tournament. But it has been coming. ...
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Iran vs New Zealand team news LIVE!
Iran vs New Zealand team news LIVE!
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Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay LIVE!
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay LIVE!
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Leicester close in on Martin appointment
Russell Martin, who led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024, has been out of work since being sacked by Rangers in October.
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Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.
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Why European champions Spain could be even better at this World Cup
When Mikel Oyarzabal came off the bench to sweep home the winning goal for Spain against England in the final of Euro 2024, it was the ending. But maybe it was also the b...
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Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history
Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup.
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Rangers agree deal for Hearts boss McInnes - gossip
Several reports say head coach Derek McInnes is on the verge of completing a switch from Tynecastle to Ibrox...
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Refugee who quit Bayern to create Aussie World Cup dream
Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.
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Clinical Australia upset Turkey in World Cup opener
Watch highlights as Australia beat Turkey in their opening match, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda becoming the Socceroos's youngest ever World Cup goalscorer.
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McInnes agrees Rangers deal to replace Röhl
Derek McInnes has agreed a deal in principle to become the new Rangers boss.
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Shirts, stuffed lions & Lego - the stolen England items worth $18,000
Two men are charged for stealing $18,000 worth of property from England at their Kansas City training base.
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Australia shock Turkey to make winning start to World Cup campaign
Goals in each half from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe saw Australia shock Turkey 2-0 in their opening World Cup Group D clash in Vancouver.
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What does 1-0 win mean for Scotland's chances of qualification?
With eight third-place finishers advancing to the last 32, might three points be enough for Scotland to make history?
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England's first World Cup training session: What did we learn?
England have had their first training session in Kansas City - what did we learn?
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