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The World Cup records that look set to be broken
The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.
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The beauty of sharing your child's first World Cup
There is nothing like the first World Cup you can enjoy with your kid - and the wide-eyed wonder through which they see it.
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The beauty of sharing the first World Cup with your child
There is nothing like the first World Cup you can enjoy with your kid - and the wide-eyed wonder through which they see it.
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Obradović’s new Panathinaikos contract becomes the largest coaching deal ever in Europe
The most decorated coach in European basketball is back to the Greek giant with a record-breaking deal: 12 million euros for the next three seasons.
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What have we learned from Scotland's World Cup so far?
After a win over Haiti and a narrow defeat by Morocco, BBC Sport Scotland assesses what we have learned from Scotland's World Cup so far.
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Has Bellingham's brilliance ended the No 10 debate for England?
For many, the debate about who should be England's No 10 at this World Cup is now over, after Jude Bellingham put in a 10/10 performance against Croatia.
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Listen: Scott Allan among guests on Off the Ball
The most petty and ill-informed football show on radio.
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Panathinaikos officially announces the return of Zeljko Obradovic
The legendary coach will take care of the Greens the next three seasons.
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Fenerbahçe GM Derya Yannier backs Beşiktaş for Euroleague
Turkish basketball executive says Beşiktaş is the strongest candidate for EuroLeague expansion: "They are ready for this challenge".
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All three England keepers played there - Carlisle's role in trio's rise
From west Cumbria to the World Cup, Carlisle is England's goalkeeper factory, with all of Thomas Tuchel's goalkeepers passing through the club.
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Eight signings? De Zerbi's transfer plans to rebuild Tottenham this summer
Never again. That was the promise made by Tottenham chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and non-executive chairman Peter Charrington after narrowly avoiding relegation from...
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Dutch royals enjoy two big results in one World Cup day
There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.
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World Cup quiz: Name every Golden Boot winner
How many World Cup top goalscorers from down the years can you name?
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Aris has reportedly targeted Shavon Shields and Matt Morgan
The team coached by Spanoulis is on the market and is trying to secure two important Euroleague names.
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Stokes withdrawn from Durham match as England return looms
Ben Stokes has been withdrawn from the remainder of Durham’s County Championship match against Northamptonshire in a clear indication that he will return to England's Tes...
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Hearts line up Ghuendouz & Celtic consider Duran - gossip
Hearts set for winger signing, Celtic track forward and clubs linked with Hibernian midfielder.
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Lamine Yamal and Olmo start as Spain ring changes vs Saudi Arabia LIVE!
Lamine Yamal and Olmo start as Spain ring changes vs Saudi Arabia LIVE!
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'They're not gonna go away' | Why rejected £80m bid for Tonali isn't end for Spurs
Sky Sports' Michael Bridge explains why Spurs' pursuit for the Italian midfielder isn't over.
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Japan run riot as Tunisia eliminated in Renard's first game
Ayase Ueda scores twice to help Japan to a thumping 4-0 win, as Herve Renard's first game in charge of Tunisia ends with his side being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup...
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Goalline technology denies Japan goal by fractions
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen makes an "unbelievable save" to prevent Japan from doubling their lead by the finest of margins, in their 2026 World Cup match at Estadio ...
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