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🏏 ICYMI: #Durham's Banks Homes Riverside will stage an ODI against Pakistan and a T20 against New Zealand in 2027. Disgracefully, there'll once again not be a single Ashes Test in the whole of the north of England. Read here...⬇️ https://t.co/qiuftlowHn

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Tottenham have dropped Guglielmo Vicario for their pre-season tour in New Zealand and Australia, boosting Juventus’ hopes of signing the Italy international.

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*Googles delivery cost to get a @SwansOfficial kit sent to New Zealand* 🦢🇳🇿

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Get your tickets now to watch us on home soil! 🇳🇿🇮🇳 🎟️ Pre-sale is now LIVE for Football Whanau members ⬇️ 1️⃣ 12.11 | Go Media Stadium, Auckland 2️⃣ 15.11 | One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch 🤝 Register to Football Whānau on https://t.co/On07sAoY3b for pre-sale access:

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Does Ryan Fox's family have a claim to the most diverse great athletic lineage ever? -Merv Wallace (maternal granfather), New Zealand cricketer and test captain -Grant Fox (dad), All-Blacks Legend, won the first Rugby World Cup, revolutionized kicking -Ryan Fox, Open Champion

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Official World Cup Best XI 💎Cubarsí surprisingly left out of FIFA Team of Tournament 📲

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World Cup Story So Far 🥹

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The Beautiful Game on the world's biggest stage. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered forever.

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World Cup Closing PerformersLooking ahead to how MetLife sees out tournament 📲

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World Cup Closing CeremonyAll details including start time, live stream and rumors 📲

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World Cup Power Rankings 📊Four teams remain. All 48 nations ranked ahead of semifinals 📲

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World Cup Power Rankings 📊How teams stack up after hectic Round of 16 📲

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Argentina v Egypt: World Cup 2026 last 16 – liveMinute-by-minute report: Lionel Messi’s Argentina meet Mohamed Salah’s Egypt in Atlanta for a spot in the quarter-finals. Join Scott Murray

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World Cup Power Rankings 📊How teams stack up before Round of 16 📲

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The Round of 32 Was Wild 🫨

So many games, even more drama 🎥

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Hossam Hassan and the blurring of lines between football and politics in EgyptEgypt face Australia in a historic World Cup game on Friday and the manager has been keen to highlight president Al-Sisi’s role in the achievement

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World Cup Q&A: England reporter Jacob Steinberg answers your questions – liveJacob was in Atlanta last night to witness England’s Harry Kane-led comeback against DR Congo. He is now online answering all your questions about the Three Lions’ chances against Mexico, England’s defensive frailties and anything else you’d like to know

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Mo Salah stands in Socceroos’ World Cup path as he strives to become Egypt’s greatest | Jack SnapeDespite a softening of his cutting edge and an international career defined by near misses, the forward is expected to cause problems for Australia

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‘To be favourites or not doesn’t matter’: Belgium braced for Senegal challengeRudi Garcia railed against criticism of his side, who face Senegal in the last 32 with a spring in their step after the 5-1 hammering of New Zealand

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World Cup 2026 Odds, Updated Predictions for Tuesday's Round of 32 Matches

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Monday World Cup Predictions 🔮Picking how Germany, Brazil and Netherlands will all fare 📲

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World Cup Predictions 🔮Experts' take on how Round of 32 could go 📲

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When Spurs stars will return for pre-season as two new matches announcedRoberto De Zerbi’s squad will fly out to New Zealand for summer tour after the World Cup final

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That Was the Group Stage 🌎🏆

World Cup knockouts set up some SPICE 🎥

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World Cup Knockout Stage OddsLooking ahead to next stage 📲

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World Cup Group Winners/Losers 🎭🤩 Unreal Golden Boot race 💦 Hate for 'hydration breaks' 📲 Analysis of group stages

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World Cup 2026: New Zealand 1-5 Belgium - Leandro Trossard's double helps Red Devils reach knockout stagesBelgium reached the World Cup knockout stages as group winners thanks to Leandro Trossard’s double in their 5-1 thrashing of New Zealand in Vancouver.

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World Cup 2026: New Zealand 1-5 Belgium - Leandro Trossard's double helps Red Devils reach knockout stagesBelgium reached the World Cup knockout stages as group winners thanks to Leandro Trossard’s double in their 5-1 thrashing of New Zealand in Vancouver.

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Five-star Belgium through as New Zealand sent packing from World CupLeandro Trossard scored twice ⁠as Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to breeze into the ⁠knockout stage of ⁠the ​World Cup as Group G winners

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World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 16 🍿Dembélé hat trick, Tatum at Norway, Cape Verde advances. Highlights 📲

Lukaku With BIG Goal 💪

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LUKAKU WITH A HUGE GOAL FOR BELGIUM 🇧🇪

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Trossard x2 for Belgium ✌️

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Have a night, Leandro Trossard 🇧🇪 Second goal of the night for the Belgium forward

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Trossard for 1-0 Belgium 🇧🇪

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BELGIUM TAKES THE LEAD 🇧🇪 Leandro Trossard is in the scoresheet!

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Egypt v Iran: World Cup 2026 – liveMinute-by-minute report: Team Melli are looking for their first win while Egypt hope to stay top of Group G. Join Jonathan Howcroft for updates

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New Zealand v Belgium: World Cup 2026 – liveMinute-by-minute report: The bottom Group G teams are fighting for the chance to progress in Vancouver. Join Sam Lewis for updates

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Tony Popovic vows Socceroos will ‘try and do something special’ in World Cup last 32Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is already focused on preparations for the team’s last-32 clash in Dallas next week after his side’s composed 0-0 draw with Paraguay

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

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Why World Cup is a Goal Fest ⚽️Red-hot strikers, errors and smart subs 📲

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World Cup's Second Week 😍

Goals galore in the thrilling second round of group games 🎥

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The dullest game of the World Cup so far? Welcome back, EnglandIn today’s Football Daily: yawn in the USA

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Five breakout World Cup stars who could prosper in the Premier League | David PleatAlex Freeman has impressed from right-back while Eli Just is catching the eye with his body swerves and goal threat

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Golden Boot Race CRAZY 🍿Messi out front. 23 players with 2+ goals. Tap for World Cup leaders 📲

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T-Pain Mistaken for NZ Star 🙃Rapper calls out brand for confusing him with viral sensation Tim Payne 📲

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World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 11 ⚡Egypt gets first-ever World Cup win. Follow for all of Sunday's action, every goal, every moment 📲

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Egypt claim their first World Cup win after roaring from behind to beat New ZealandMohamed Salah was on the scoresheet as Egypt came back from a goal down for a win that puts them in the box seat to progress to the knockout phase

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World Cup 2026: New Zealand 1-3 Egypt - Mohamed Salah inspires Pharoahs to historic first win in VancouverMohamed Salah scored one goal and assisted another as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 and record their first-ever World Cup win.

Everyone Needs a Daily Dose of Tim Payne 🇳🇿

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NEW ZEALAND TAKES THE LEAD OVER EGYPT! 🇳🇿 Tim Payne assists Finn Surman off the corner!

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Live Commentary - New Zealand vs Egypt | 22.06.2026FIFA World Cup match New Zealand vs Egypt 22.06.2026. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

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New Zealand v Egypt: World Cup 2026 – liveMinute-by-minute report: Both sides are seeking a first Group G win after their opening draws. Join Jonathan Howcroft for updates

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David Raya: ‘When you lose a Champions League final it destroys you inside’The goalkeeper discusses being bullied by 35-year-olds in the English fifth tier, winning the Premier League and competition in the Spain squad

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World Cup Visitors Supercut 🤣Now THIS is what makes the tournament so special 🎥

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Iran to lodge complaint with Fifa over ‘restrictions imposed’ on team at World CupIran will ‘formally express its dissatisfaction’ after being told they will only be permitted to arrive in Los Angeles 24 hours before the crucial Belgium game

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Wild First Week of World Cup🤩

Round one of games totally delivered 🎥

World Cup Fans Try USA Food 🍔

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World Cup fans trying American food for the first time!

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From Vozinha to Tim Payne: how the World Cup is creating viral starsPreviously unknown players have gained millions of social media followers thanks to attention of tournament

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Mom-Son Make World Cup History 🤯New Zealand's Tyler and Jenny Bindon have BOTH repped their country on biggest stage

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Iran overcomes its divisions for 90 minutes, then same old problems returnIranian support in LA included those of past and present regimes, and opponents of both, but a match that captivated all could not dissolve troubles

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‘Our team is the most oppressed’: Iran coach hits out at Fifa and US over treatmentGhalenoei claims team told to ‘leave immediately’ after their draw against New Zealand

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‘Beautiful moment’: fans of New Zealand and Iran draw on World Cup fervour togetherElectrifying mood among those at a bar in Wellington watching a game that threatened to be overshadowed by international politics

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World Cup 2026: Iran begin disrupted campaign with draw against New Zealand – in picturesThe best moments from the Group G match including All Whites striker Eli Just’s brace and goals from Iran’s Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi

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World Cup 2026: Iran 2-2 New Zealand - Mohammad Mohebbi's header rescues draw after Motherwell forward Eli Just's doubleIran put their turbulent build-up to the World Cup behind them as they fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw with New Zeland in what was the game of the tournament so far.

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World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 5 ⚡Every team that played today earned a point. Tap for the highlights 📲

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"This is fabulous from New Zealand!" - @JacquiOatley 🗣️ Just bags his brace!

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Elijah Just Strikes First for NZ 🇳🇿

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NEW ZEALAND SCORES ITS FIRST GOAL OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP! 🇳🇿 Elijah Just puts it in the net!

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Iran v New Zealand: World Cup 2026 – liveMinute-by-minute report: Team Melli have dealt with endless challenges to face the All Whites in Los Angeles. Join Martin Pegan for updates

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Belgium v Egypt: World Cup 2026 – liveWill Belgium outclass Egypt in their Group G opener? Join Rob Smyth to find out

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How to watch Iran vs New Zealand: TV channel and live streamAction from Group G at the World Cup continues in Los Angeles

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Ben Waine interview: Port Vale and New Zealand forward on his World Cup adventure as he dreams of being the heroIn this exclusive interview with Sky Sports, New Zealands Ben Waine opens up about his ups and downs in English football with Plymouth, Mansfield and Port Vale as he dreams of World Cup glory - and the possibility of another Alan Shearer celebration on the biggest stage..

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World Cup 2026: teams hit back at Ceferin over ‘uninteresting’ jibe; Iran arrive in US amid protests – liveJoin our writers for all the latest from the World Cup

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Iran to become first World Cup team to play in country with which it is at warBelligerent backdrop to tournament tests Fifa’s ‘football unites the world’ slogan

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World Cup Bracket Predictions 🔮Every game at the World Cup predicted by B/R staff 📲

Group Strength 💪

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📈 Strongest groups: Group I 🇫🇷🇳🇴🇸🇳🇮🇶 Group F 🇳🇱🇯🇵🇸🇪🇹🇳 📉 Weakest groups: Group B 🇨🇭🇨🇦🇧🇦🇶🇦 Group G 🇧🇪🇪🇬🇮🇷🇳🇿 *average market-adjusted Elo ratings of all 4 teams

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Print Your World Cup Bracket 🖨️Track your predictions with this tournament sheet 📲

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Jude Bellingham clicks alongside Kane at last. He should start in England's World Cup opener | Jacob SteinbergMidfielder delivered complete performance against Costa Rica that should make up Thomas Tuchel's mind for him

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World Cup Starts TOMORROW 😴

One more sleep until 104 games of World Cup action 🎥

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World Cup TV Schedule 📺Check where to catch all group games 📲

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World Cup Group Picks

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⭐️ NEW CHAMPIONS EPISODE ⭐️

Messi plans dinner for World Cup hopefuls CR7 and Mbappé 🎥

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⭐️ The Champions: Episode 2 ⭐️

Ronaldo gatecrashes Messi's World Cup-winners meal 🎥

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🌟 Champions Episode 3 🌟

World Cup contenders vs. pretenders as stars decide who belongs at the table 🎥

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🌟 Champions Season Finale 🌟

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

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World Cup Schedule 🗓️It's finally here! Info on every game, starting with Thursday's opener 📲

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World Cup Groups Preview 🔎Latest odds and TV schedules for incoming tournament 📲

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Who Wins World Cup Golden Ball?Breaking down nominees for tournament's top player trophy 📲 (Goal)

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Most Iconic World Cup Moments ✨Listing 100 moments that go down in history 📲 (Goal)

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One Week Until World Cup ⏰

It's so close you can taste it 🎥

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STACKED Nike World Cup Ad 🔥Ronaldo. LeBron. Celeb cameos. Six-minute trailer has it all 🎥

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Breaking NewsFIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

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World Cup Uniform Combos 👕Every team's kit choices for the group stage 📲

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World Cup Golden Boot Favorites 🤩Who is in the running for this tournament's big individual prize?

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Fans' Top 15 Players Ever 🐐Messi? R9? Zidane? B/R readers name their GOATs from men's game 📲

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Messi Stars in Shakira Vid 🤩World Cup stars kick off tournament anthem 🎥

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Messi Stars in WILD Ad 🤩Bad Bunny, Chalamet, Zidane, Beckham. Lamine. Adidas' star-studded World Cup trailer lands 🎥

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Infantino Defends WC Ticket Prices 💸FIFA president compares pricing to CFB games, talks 'market rates' (Guardian)

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$2.3M World Cup Final Tix 🤯FIFA's resale site lists four seats for over $9M combined (AP)

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World Cup Train Fare Hike 😬NJ Transit confirms fans have to pay $150 to get to MetLife Stadium for games

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$11K World Cup Ticket 😭FIFA really charging up to $10,990 to be at the final (BBC)

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World Cup Teams Are Set 🏆 48 qualified nations locked in for this summer's tournament 📸

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💯 Days Until the World Cup

We are at the final countdown 🎥

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FIFA's World Cup Prize Fund 🤑Participating nations vying for $655M in prizes for men's tournament 📲