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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 04 Jul · 06:12Arias strike sends Colombia into last 16 with victory over Ghana
Jhon Arias scores the only goal of the game as Colombia become the last team to book their place in the last 16 following a 1-0 win over Ghana in Kansas City.
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Guardian — FootballSat, 04 Jul · 05:44Jhon Arias goal sends Colombia into last 16 as Ghana bow out of World Cup
Ghana can only have feared the worst when Luis Suárez’s number came up in the seventh minute. A day on from the 16th anniversary of one of the most infamous episodes in World Cup history, the Colombia forward who shares a name with the man whose handball broke the hearts of Black Stars supporters in the quarter-fina…
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 04 Jul · 05:09Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget
Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 04 Jul · 03:55Argentina overcome Cape Verde in extra-time thriller
Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 04 Jul · 03:36Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos
For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport tells how a story of confusion and anger - culminating in a Fifa U-turn - unfolded.
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Guardian — FootballSat, 04 Jul · 03:36Colombia v Ghana: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 8.30pm local/9.30pm EDT/2.30am BST/1.30pm AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Beau First email of the session, from someone just named “F” “Why recast at all? Have Vozinha play himself! The man’s a rockstar. I wonder who will play Vozinha’s mother, though.” Continue reading...
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Guardian — FootballSat, 04 Jul · 03:06Cape Verde threaten shock for the ages before Argentina break hearts in World Cup classic
What a game, what a series of moments, what a display of spirit and skill from Cape Verde, a tiny island nation with a far-flung diaspora team, who took Argentina right to the brink of one of the great sporting shocks in Miami. How to tell the story of this game? Imagine being pounded around the head for 120 minutes…
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 04 Jul · 02:58'What a strike!' - Cabral hits brilliant goal to draw Cape Verde level in extra time
Sidny Cabral scores an incredible goal in extra time for Cape Verde as they equalise for a second time against Argentina.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 04 Jul · 02:48Martinez restores Argentina's lead against Cape Verde
Lisandro Martinez restores Argentina's lead against Cape Verde in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 04 Jul · 02:45Argentina stunned as Duarte equalises for Cape Verde
Deroy Duarte stuns Argentina as he equalises for Cape Verde during their World Cup round of 32 match in Miami.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 04 Jul · 02:44'Sensational' Messi finish gives Argentina the lead
Lionel Messi hits Argentina's opening goal against Cape Verde with a "sensational" finish in Miami, as he scores in an eighth consecutive World Cup game.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 04 Jul · 00:02Rice likely to be available for England v Mexico
Declan Rice is likely to be available to start England's World Cup tie against Mexico despite an ongoing injury issue.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 23:54Watch the full shootout as Egypt hold nerve to make World Cup last 16
Egypt defeat Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage, and make it through to the last 16.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 23:45Egypt into last 16 after shootout victory against Australia
Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage and set up a last-16 tie with either Argentina or Cape Verde.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 23:31'I decided last minute!' - Salah on Panenka penalty
Mo Salah explains it was a last-minute decision to "Panenka" his penalty for Egypt after they beat Australia in a shootout to progress to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 23:29Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (aet): World Cup 2026 last 32, extra time – live reaction
⚽️ Kick-off time: 6pm local/8am AEST/11pm BST ⚽️ Egypt edge Australia on penalties | Mail Tom Lionel Messi will play in his 30th World Cup match tonight, extending his record for the most by a men’s player in their career. He’ll be joined by Lautaro Martinez in attack, while Julian Alvarez drops to the bench. For Ca…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 23:27'History for the Pharaohs' - Egypt celebrate after winning shootout
Egypt celebrate as they win a World Cup knockout match for the first time after beating Australia 4-2 on penalties in Dallas to reach the last 16.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 23:17Shootout heartbreak leaves Socceroos still searching for elusive World Cup knockout win | Jack Snape
Following their painful defeat on penalties to Egypt, there is a nagging suspicion Australia may not get a better chance to break their duck Lucas Herrington did not deserve to be the face of this painful defeat. The 18-year-old was already the youngest starter the Socceroos have ever fielded at a World Cup. Now he…
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Guardian — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 23:03Egypt reach World Cup last 16 in shootout as Australia’s goalkeeper gamble backfires
Hossam Abdelmaguid puffed out his cheeks, began his run up with exaggerated slowness, checked and then, as Mat Ryan fell to his left, put the ball to his right. Harry Souttar and the 18-year-old Lucas Herrington had already missed for Australia and Egypt, having scored all of their penalties, were through. Abdelmagu…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 23:01Liverpool open to Van Dijk offers - Saturday's gossip
Virgil van Dijk's Liverpool future appears a little uncertain with the club prepared to listen to offers for him, Fulham keen on West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville while Inter Milan want Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 03 Jul · 22:46Concerns raised about Jonathan Morgan prior to Maddy Cusack’s death, inquest told
Former Sheffield United player Nina Wilson ‘tried to escalate concerns’ Morgan to give evidence to inquest on Monday The former Sheffield United goalkeeper Nina Wilson has told an inquest that she had “tried to escalate concerns” about the manager Jonathan Morgan prior to her teammate Maddy Cusack’s death in 2023, b…
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