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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 12:36Scouting DR Congo - where England can win the game
England play DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday. BBC Sport looks at what dangers the African side possess.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 11:10Time for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone
England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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Guardian — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 09:27World Cup 2026: England v DR Congo buildup, Bielsa departs, France dazzle and more – live
‘Don’t start to doubt’: Tuchel wants patience Email us | Bracketology | World Cup Daily The view from England now , and Jacob Steinberg’s preview of today’s game: The part where Tuchel earns his corn starts now. England’s target at the World Cup is to put a second star on the shirt but it would be pushing it to say…
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Guardian — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 09:00In ceding the reins to Mbappé, Olise and Dembélé, France look as under control as ever
Didier Deschamps used to manage with an iron fist. This time, he’s letting his stars run the show – to Les Bleus’ benefit When a cat has cornered a mouse and appears to be toying with its prey, it isn’t actually being cruel so much as it is planning and practicing all the ways in which it may finally kill it off. We…
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Guardian — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 09:00Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot?
Plus: World Cup teams stuck on nul points and teams who broke their duck with a drubbing Mail us with your all of your questions and answers “Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup finals without winning the Golden Boot?” asks Sam Edwards. With Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé already on six goals and leading an…
BBC Sport — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 07:38Mexico rampant at fortress Azteca - and England could be next
Mexico have won all four games and not conceded a goal at this World Cup. Their last-16 opponents must also contend with playing at the Azteca Stadium.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 07:31I'd have done the same to get him sent off - 20 years since Rooney's red card
Former England striker Wayne Rooney talks about his red card in the 2006 World Cup quarter-final against Portugal, and the reaction of his then teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 07:13Hincapie second player to be sent off for covering mouth
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie becomes the second player at this tournament to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent in stoppage time of their 2-0 defeat against Mexico.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 06:52Mexico set up potential England tie with win over 10-man Ecuador
Mexico cruise into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium.
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Guardian — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 06:09Mexico end World Cup knockout drought with last-32 win over Ecuador in Azteca cauldron
They were held up by an electric storm but, after the skies had cleared, Mexico kept the lightning bolts coming. This was a climactic night that utterly engulfed the senses and its ramifications will be far reaching. El Tri have broken a hex that had nagged and gnawed at the nation’s football psyche across four deca…
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 03:07United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?
France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.
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Guardian — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 02:37Belgium’s leaders backed to disprove ‘has-beens’ tag in Senegal challenge
Rudi 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 Belgium had just beaten New Zealand 5-1 to secure top spot in Group G and, at least in theory, an easier last-32 draw, but Rudi Garcia was evidently irked. In response…
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 01:34Mbappe scores twice as France dominate Sweden
Kylian Mbappe becomes the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with after scoring twice as France crusie past Sweden 3-0 to set up a last-16 tie with Paraguay.
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Guardian — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 01:28Mexico v Ecuador: World Cup 2026 last 32 updates – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jonathan Mexico’s football culture dates back to the early 20th century , and the country has a place in history as participants in the first ever World Cup match, when they lost 4-1 to France on the opening da…
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Guardian — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 01:01Kylian Mbappé at the double as France swat aside Sweden in World Cup masterclass
When people form memories of the World Cup , it’s matches like this that do it. France once again won comprehensively, and against decent opposition, but the quality of their attacking play, and the sheer beauty of their goals, were difficult to fully appreciate in the moment. It’s the sort of thing that only comes…
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 00:55Mbappe scores twice against Sweden for France
Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France cruise to a comfortable win over Sweden in their World Cup round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 30 Jun · 23:42Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse
Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to "appalling" racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 30 Jun · 23:18Defying logic - how Haaland could end up with 260 international goals
Erling Haaland delivers on the biggest stage yet for Norway - but just how many goals could he end up with in international football?
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 30 Jun · 21:40Haaland the late hero as Norway knock out resilient Ivory Coast
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scores a late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to book their place in the last 16 in the 2026 World Cup.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 30 Jun · 21:21France 3-0 Sweden: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live reaction
⚽️ Kick-off time: 5pm local/10pm BST/7am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Will Wrap your eyeballs around Football Daily. France (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe Continue reading...
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Guardian — FootballTue, 30 Jun · 21:05Erling Haaland fires Norway into last 16 with dramatic winner against Côte d’Ivoire
Decision vindicated. The Norway coach, Ståle Solbakken, had taken a major gamble in resting almost his entire side in the final group game against France, drawing stiff criticism, not least from those who had paid hundreds of dollars to witness a showdown between Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé. As Solbakken said,…
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