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Mexico return luxury watches gifted by YouTuber
World Cup co-hosts Mexico - who play England on Sunday night - return luxury watches gifted to them by a content creator because Fifa rules prohibit expensive gifts.
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The Norway story - 28-year wait for their biggest-ever party
Norway have waited 28 years for an appearance at the World Cup - now they face Brazil hoping to make history by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time.
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Tuchel praises respectful Mexico fans amid increased security
Thomas Tuchel dismisses concerns over England's treatment in Mexico, saying it has been "nicer than I expected" and that home fans are "friendly and respectful".
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France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts
After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching...
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France overcome resolute Paraguay to reach quarter-final
World Cup favourites France book their quarter-final place thanks to Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty, which proved enough to help them past a stubborn Paraguay side i...
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Mexico could bring the best out of Tuchel's England
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards feel the way Mexico play could bring out the best of Thomas Tuchel's England side.
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'Disgusting' Paraguay went 'way too far' against France
BBC pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards discuss Paraguay's attempts to get under France's skin at the 2026 World Cup.
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Mbappe coolly fires France into lead from penalty spot
France's Kylian Mbappe keeps his cool to send Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill the wrong way to score his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup.
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Mbappe scores again to send France past stubborn Paraguay
Kylian Mbappe's 70th-minute penalty gave France a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in an ill-tempered World Cup last-16 tie in Philadelphia to set up a quarter-final meeting wit...
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James doubtful for Mexico tie but Quansah fit again
Reece James misses training on the eve of England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico but Jarell Quansah is available again.
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Papers: Bruno Guimaraes considered 'priceless' by Newcastle amid transfer interest
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...
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Premier League quartet want Scott - Sunday's gossip
Bournemouth's Alex Scott wanted by Premier League quartet, Arsenal agree to sell Leandro Trossard, Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo on Real Madrid's radar, plus more.
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Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders
As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.
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Scotland make impressive start in statement away win over Argentina
Scotland banished any lingering demons from November as they kicked off their Nations Championship with an impressive 47-38 away win over Argentina.
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Everton agree £25m deal for Chelsea winger George
Everton agree a deal worth up to £25m including add-ons to sign Chelsea winger Tyrique George, subject to personal terms and a medical.
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Morocco reach quarter-finals as co-hosts Canada knocked out
Canada become the first of co-hosts to exit the 2026 World Cup, after being beaten 3-0 by Morocco in Houston.
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Paraguay vs France team news LIVE!
Paraguay vs France team news LIVE!
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World Cup co-hosts Canada knocked out as Morocco reach last eight
Azzedine Ounahi scored a double before Soufiane Rahimi added a third to knock out World Cup co-hosts Canada and send Morocco into the last eight thanks to a 3-0 win in Ho...
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Ounahi gives Morocco the lead against Canada
Azzedine Ounahi scores the opener for Morocco against Canada in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup.
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England kick-off chaos: What really happened and how storms could delay the game
The first the English FA knew about a possible six-hour shift to the kick-off time for Mexico vs England in the World Cup last 16 was when Mexican journalists started ask...
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