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Japan Finishes 2nd in Group 🇯🇵

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Kane Curse Lifted 🇬🇭

Ghanaian witch doctor releases England star after goalless game 🎥

How Bad to Dutch Want World Cup? 👀

Netherlands fans asked the tough question 🎥

Haaland World Cup's New Star 🇳🇴

Norway striker taking the tournament by storm 🎥

Who Mexico Wants to Knock Out? 👊

We ask El Tri fans which nation they'd like to eliminate from the tournament 🎥

Cabo Verde's Amazing Story 🇨🇻

Tiny island nation making waves at World Cup 2026 🎥

Balogun's World Cup Story 🇺🇸

How USMNT star became the present and future of the attack 🎥

🌟 Champions Season Finale 🌟

The mansion is sinking. Can next generation save the day? 🎥

England midfielder yet to settle on personal terms (The Athletic)

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Netherlands Tops Group F 💪

USMNT Mt. Rushmore 🐐

Dempsey, Donovan and who? Fans drop takes on GOAT USA stars 🎥

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Man City Agrees Anderson Deal 🤝

World Football Reads 📖

World Cup Visitors Supercut 🤣

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World Cup Visitors Supercut 🤣

Now THIS is what makes the tournament so special 🎥

B/R 99: Top World Cup Players 🤩

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B/R 99: Top World Cup Players 🤩

Mbappé. Lamine. Kane. Ranking best stars at tournament 📲

B/R 99: Best Football Players Ever 🐐

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B/R 99: Best Football Players Ever 🐐

Messi. Ronaldo. Pelé. Who takes home the GOAT crown 📲

What's Buzzing

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Türkiye scored two goals from two shots vs. the USA in the first half 🇹🇷 They had failed to score on 62 shots in their first two group-stage matches of the World Cup 😮

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“FIGHT CLUB” REUNION AT THE WORLD CUP 🧼

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Now 175 goals scored at the World Cup, more than any other tournament. The expanded format naturally the main factor.🎯

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USA trail for the first time at this World Cup after Türkiye take a 2-1 lead 😬

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TURKEY TAKES THE LEAD AGAINST USA 🇹🇷 FIRST TIME USMNT HAS TRAILED THIS WORLD CUP (via @FOXSoccer)

Kane Curse Lifted 🪄

Ghanaian witch doctor releases England star after goalless game 🎥

Minute-by-minute report: Guaranteed progression to the last 32 is on the line as the Socceroos meet Paraguay. Join Jonathan Howcroft for updates

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Ecuador Shocks Germany, Advances 🇪🇨

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Paraguay v Australia: World Cup 2026 – live

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New Pictures Leaked: PSG 26-27 Away Kit

We can leak even more pictures of the [Paris Saint-Germain 2026-2027 away jersey](https://www.

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Arsenal in Guimarães Talks 👀

Arteta eyes Brazil and Newcastle star (Daily Mail)

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Plata’s golden touch against Germany sends Ecuador into World Cup last 32

Ecuador secured their place in the World Cup last 32 after Gonzalo Plata sealed a 2-1 win against Group E winners Germany

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How and where to watch Australia v Paraguay today: your guide to the Socceroos at 2026 World Cup, game kickoff time, TV channel and live stream

What time does the Socceroos game against Paraguay kick off on Friday? Who’s in Group D with Australia? How can you watch live? All the answers are in our handy guide to the tournament

Ecuador Stuns Germany 😮

ECUADOR HAS LIFE 🇪🇨 WHAT A MOMENT TO TAKE THE LEAD OVER GERMANY LATE!

Blue Wave exit debut finals with a whimper

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Côte d’Ivoire Advances for 1st Time🐘

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Pepe at the double as Ivory Coast eliminate Curacao with routine win

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Ecuador qualify for World Cup knockouts after beating Germany

La Tri reach last-32 as one of the best third-placed teams

Got Emotional for Neymar 🥹

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This time Neymar's World Cup tears were for joy ❤️

Ecuador Manages HUGE Win 💪

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Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in their final group game to qualify for the World Cup Round of 32 🇪🇨

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Neymar Frustration with Cincinnati

Brazilian breaks off talks with MLS club (The Athletic)

Ecuador Stunner in 7 Mins 😵

FIRST GOAL OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP FOR ECUADOR 🇪🇨 Nilson Angulo equalizer from outside the box!

USMNT manager says he won't start players at risk of yellow-card suspensions vs. Türkiye

Poch Talks Lineup Changes 📋

Germany Leads in 2 Mins ⏰

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2ND MINUTE GOAL FOR GERMANY AT NY/NJ STADIUM 🇩🇪 Leroy Sané gets his team off to a flying start vs Ecuador

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2026 ESPYS Awards Nominees 🏆

Full list of stars in the running for prestigious accolades 📲

How Bad to Dutch Want World Cup? 👀

Netherlands fans asked the tough question 🎥

NOW WE'RE WORLD CUP-ING 🤣

🇲🇽 México Mágico ✨

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El mejor país del mundo 🤣 JAJAJAJAJAAJAJAa 🇲🇽

EPIC World Cup Pic 🗻

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They lied to us about Mexico 😭

Ancelotti-Endrick Memes 🇧🇷

One of the World Cup's best subplots has been the drama around Brazil's attacker 🎥

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Breaking News

French soccer player drowns in the Rhone river as France swelters in heat wave (AP)

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Mexico Goes Perfect in Group A 💯

Discussing chances of the GOAT playing at one more tournament

Messi at World Cup 2030? 🐐

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Mexico Wins All Group Games 😤

El Tri runs away with Group A, South Africa shocks Korea Rep. to finish second 📲

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Scotland on the brink after Brazil beating, Mexico march on | World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Nicky Bandini and Ewan Murray as Scotland are beaten convincingly by Brazil to leave their chances of progress hanging in the balance

World Cup's Second Week 😍

Goals galore in the thrilling second round of group games 🎥

Tap for EVERY goal and big moment from wild last round of group play 📲

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 14 ⚡

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Hot or not: Barney Ronay's World Cup review so far – video

From Gianni Infantino’s heavy reliance on a private jet to attend multiple World Cup matches daily, to ‘the wretched and mendacious’ mid-half advert breaks – as well as the entertaining managers and lessons in history: our chief sports writer Barney Ronay reveals his best and worst bits from travelling around the US.

Morocco finishes second and Scotland on the verge of elimination. Group C recap 📲

Brazil Advances to Round of 32 🇧🇷

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Vehicle hits crowd in Cabo San Lucas after Mexico’s World Cup victory over Czechia

City hall confirms a car drove through the crowd with several people injured following the incident

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USMNT Called Out by Bosnian Player 😳

Stjepan Radeljić says it 'amazing to kick them out' if sides meet in next round

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Norway vs France: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, odds, h2h

Haaland and Mbappe face off in Norway-France clash with top-spot on the line

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Arsenal working on Fabregas return as pre-season plans finalised

Former player could be back at the Emirates Stadium this summer

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World Cup Q&A: ask our US soccer correspondents anything

At 5PM BST today, Guardian US sports writers Alexander Abnos, Pablo Maurer and Jeff Rueter will be online to answer your questions.

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World Cup: can big sports events bring us together? Recent history says yes | Margaret Sullivan

Although fleeting, sporting events have the enduring power to crumble divisions and highlight the beauty of kinship

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Clarke has plenty to answer as Scotland wait for World Cup miracle

Scotland head coach rudely dismissed post-match questions - but he now has time to ponder some proper answers

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Club World Cup likely to expand for 2029 with more Premier League clubs involved

Fifa has agreed a joint venture with European Football Clubs (EFC) to operate the Club World Cup that is likely to see more Premier League clubs enter it

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World Cup 2026 top scorers: Vinicius Jr rivals Messi for Golden Boot

The race for top scorers honour is heating up with every game

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Arsenal told Alvarez transfer 'dream' as Atletico block Barca move

Transfer saga heats up as Atleti threaten Barca with legal action

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Quiz: Name every player with 5+ World Cup assists

Some of the best players in football history are among the top World Cup assist makers - but how many of them can you name?

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Lionel Messi beats Lamine Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo to record World Cup card sale

Messi has beaten contenders Lamine Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo to become the highest-selling football card of the World Cup after a staggering auction.

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What do Scotland need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts?

Scotland’s thumping at the hands of Brazil has made qualifying for the World Cup knockouts an anxious wait.

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‘They’re defeating nations who occupied’: inside Bangladesh’s World Cup love affair with Argentina and Brazil

The nation of more than 170 million people – and its diaspora – have long supported the South American giants

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How a ‘naive’ Mauricio Pochettino’s lowest moments turned the USMNT into World Cup darlings

The former Tottenham coach experienced three body blows early in his tenure with the US, each contributing to the solid World Cup to come

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Latest World Cup third-place team standings and how many points needed

With an expanded 48-team World Cup, eight of the best third-placed teams can reach the knockouts

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How Scotland can qualify for World Cup knockout stage

Tartan Army face nervous wait to see if their tournament ends or extends

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World Cup 2026: Scotland agony as Brazil hit hopes of progress, South Africa advance, and more – live

Join our writers for all the latest news from the tournament after a chastening night for Scotland and as Curaçao prepare to take on Côte d’Ivoire and Germany face Ecuador

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Which teams are already eliminated from the World Cup 2026?

Little-known FIFA rule change has led to early exits being confirmed for several nations

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World Cup highlights as South Africa make history and Mexico stay perfect

Bafana Bafana beat South Korea to make history as Mexico complete perfect group stage

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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal in Rogers bid; Palestra to Chelsea details

See all the latest news, rumours and gossip during the summer window

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Guillermo Ochoa Wears World Cup 'Legacy' Patch Amid Eligibility Controversy

During Mexico's recent 2026 World Cup group stage match against Czechia, veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa was spotted wearing the exclusive FIFA Legacy patch.

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Mexico Wear All Three Kits in 2026 World Cup Group Stage

Mexico have made the most of their 2026 World Cup group stage campaign by wearing all three of their 2026 Adidas kits.

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Adidas Teases "Trophy Polish" for Lionel Messi's Birthday

To celebrate Lionel Messi's 39th birthday, Adidas has teased a unique gift for the Argentine superstar.

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Nike Celebrates Guillermo Ochoa's Historic Sixth World Cup Appearance

Nike has officially recognized Guillermo Ochoa's historic achievement as the legendary Mexican goalkeeper makes his sixth FIFA World Cup appearance at the 2026 tournament.

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Goalkeepers beware: Trionda World Cup ball hits ‘crisis’ point at certain speed

Some, like Luca Zidane, have been bamboozled and an academic paper bears out Joe Hart’s opinion about its movement

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World Cup becomes cult of the individual but ignores team complexity | Jonathan Liew

The irony of the superstar-heavy narrative is the way it embellishes rather than diminishes the importance of the collective

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Maseko strike sends South Africa into first World Cup knockouts with win over South Korea

Jubilation for Bafana Bafana who finish second in Group A and progress to last 32 while South Korea face anxious wait

What time does the Socceroos game against Paraguay kick off on Friday? Who’s in Group D with Australia? How can you watch live? All the answers are in our handy guide to the tournament

How and where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Australia: your guide to Socceroos vs Paraguay, game kickoff time, TV channel and live stream

USA star confirms he's fit for Türkiye game

🚨 Pulisic Back for USMNT

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South Africa Moving On 🇿🇦

Scotland’s manager Steve Clarke and captain Andy Robertson fear the country’s World Cup journey is over after a chastening defeat to Brazil in Miami

Clarke and Robertson fear Scotland’s World Cup journey is over after Brazil defeat

Haiti scored their first goals at this World Cup but went down 4-2 to Morocco, who finish second in Group C

Morocco battle back to claim thumping World Cup win in six-goal thriller with Haiti

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Messi v Ronaldo: Comparing career stats at the age of 39

Here's how Messi's career record now stacks up against Ronaldo's on the day of their 39th birthday. It may surprise you...

Tartan Army are in the dark as to whether they will progress

Scotland on brink of World Cup exit after Brazil thrashing

Vinícius Júnior’s two goals and Matheus Cunha’s third send Brazil through as group winners and leave Steve Clarke’s side with a very nervous wait

Scotland’s World Cup dream hanging by a thread after Vinícius sparks Brazil victory

Gunners expected to make bid for Villa star (Standard)

Rogers Arsenal's Top Priority

Haaland World Cup's New Star 🇳🇴

Norway striker taking the tournament by storm 🎥

Super Canada Assist for 2-1 🔥

SUPER SUB 🇨🇦 What a goal from Promise David right off the bench!

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Chelsea Opens Lacroix Talks

Blues move for Palace defender (Romano)

Red-hot strikers, errors and smart subs 📲

Why World Cup is a Goal Fest ⚽️

Who Mexico Wants to Knock Out? 👊

We ask El Tri fans which nation they'd like to eliminate from the tournament 🎥

Who Will USMNT Play? 🤔

Breaking down scenarios for Pochettino's side in the knockout round 🎥

Cabo Verde's Amazing Story 🇨🇻

Tiny island nation making waves at World Cup 2026 🎥

Cucurella on Enzo-to-Madrid 👀

Transfer News Live

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🇪🇸 Marc Cucurella on the rumours linking Enzo Fernández with Real Madrid: 🗣️ Cucurella: "He congratulated me on the signing. I hope it happens. We were very happy at Chelsea, and to have the opportunity to both sign for Real Madrid in the same summer... I hope he's lucky and

Norway Fans LOUD at Citi Field 🔊

Making their presence felt

Canada Rocked by Swiss Goal 😯

SWITZERLAND OFF TO A FLYING START IN THE SECOND HALF 🇨🇭 Rubén Vargas scores less than a minute in after halftime!

...then got REALLY spicy over question about Messi

Ronaldo Answers Critics with Double 😤

Scotland Fans at Draft Party 💀 (@WillManso on X)

Crashing Miami Heat event latest stop on World Cup tour

Ronaldo scored two while England drew. Colombia into Last 32. Tap in for ALL the action 📲

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 13 ⚡

Switzerland tops Canada 2-1 while Bosnia and Herzegovina clinches third 📲

Final Group B Standings

World Cup Banger from Bosnia and Herzegovina 🚀

Alajbegović BANGER 🇧🇦 What a solo goal to put his side in front first!

Germany can afford to take their foot off the pedal with qualification already secured

Ecuador vs Germany: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, odds, h2h

Cristiano nets twice in record-breaking sixth tournament 🎥

Ronaldo Scores at 6th World Cup 🔥

England’s performance in final group stage game will dictate path to World Cup glory

England route to World Cup final as holders and co-hosts lie in wait

Blues have secured the first new arrival of the Xabi Alonso era at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea stance on £75m transfer revealed after Palestra agreement

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Atletico Madrid step forward for Manu Koné, player's stance clear - Get Italian Football News

As reported by Corriere dello Sport, Atlético Madrid are keen on a move for Roma midfielder Manu Kone.

First-half stoppage during Ghana clash came quickly after a long injury pause

FIFA respond after angry England fans slam 'nonsense' hydration break

How things stand heading into the final round of group games 📲

Latest Group Standings 📊

Blues have swooped to land Italy international under the noses of Inter Milan

Who is Marco Palestra? Chelsea set to seal first Xabi Alonso signing

Photographs from across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas show communities gathering to watch the greatest show on earth

Screen epics: World Cup 2026 viewing parties around the globe – in pictures

With one year to go on Wednesday, this week’s newsletter speaks to Aline Pellegrino and Angelina Constantino about their hopes for the tournament

‘For future generations’: Brazil working hard to ensure successful 2027 Women’s World Cup

Neymar available for return as Selecao look to seal top spot in Group C

Brazil XI vs Scotland: Predicted lineup and confirmed team news

The Tartan Army descend on Miami for a huge game as they bid to reach knockout stages for first time

Scotland vs Brazil: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, h2h, odds

Every permutation for Scotland ahead of their final World Cup group game against Brazil in Miami

What Scotland need against Brazil as World Cup knockout stage chances revealed

USMNT Mt. Rushmore 🐐

Dempsey, Donovan and who? Fans drop takes on GOAT USA stars 🎥

TRENDING ON B/R

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 15 ✨

USMNT Called Out by Potential Opponent

Updated Knockout Bracket ✍️

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Latest Group Standings 📊

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Neymar Frustration with Cincinnati

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USMNT Mt. Rushmore 🐐

TRENDING ON B/R

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 15 ✨

Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar: Group B - FIFA World Cup 2026

USMNT Called Out by Potential Opponent