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⚽ World Cup kick-off time: 4pm EST/9pm BST/6am AEST ⚽️ Match gallery | Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot Antoine Semenyo was only 10 years old when Ghana came within a Luis Suárez handball of becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup. The Manchester City forward can still vividl…

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Iran's football team is being given extra time in the United States to prepare for their final World Cup group game, the US Department of Homeland Security says.

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Fifa strip a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden ​rant against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay's victory over Turkey.

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Jorge Chipi Vera launches TV rant after Almirón red card Paraguay winger covered mouth in win over Turkey A football commentator has been stripped of his World Cup credentials by ⁠Fifa after an expletive-laden tirade against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay’s 1-0 victory over Turkey when ⁠Miguel…

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United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

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United States authorities seize more than 300 unauthorised drones at World Cup sites.

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Two men due to share trophy-presenting on 19 July ‘We are together all the time’, says Fifa president Donald Trump will hand over the World Cup trophy to the winners at the final on 19 July, Gianni Infantino has said. Infantino and Trump have forged a close relationship in the buildup to these finals, but the US pre…

Iran will be allowed into US 48 hours before crucial game Team Melli have complained about travel conditions The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it will grant Iran extra time to prepare for their World Cup match against Egypt on Friday. The team had planned to lodge an official complaint with Fifa abou…

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Former Arsenal and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey is appointed Oxford United head coach.

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With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the integrity of competition justified?

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⚽ Kick-off: 12pm local/1pm EST/6pm BST/3am AEST ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Sarah One Ronaldo opinion is already in from Justin Kavanagh: Between Ronaldo’s endless narcissism and Bruno Fernandes’ endless narkyism, Portugal have become a hard team to like. Not to mention their coach’s lack of b…

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O’Neil signs three-year deal after spell at Strasbourg Oxford United hire Wales legend after relegation Ipswich have unveiled Gary O’Neil as their new manager as they prepare for their return to the Premier League. The 43-year-old, who was in charge at French club Strasbourg, has signed a three-year deal which will…

Narey’s goal at the World Cup in 1982 was a spectacular, unexpected and beautiful strike. But was it a toe poke? By That 1980s Sports Blog If you are going to score one international goal, you might as well make it special. José Luis Brown scoring for Argentina in the 1986 World Cup final takes some beating. Kieran…

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Ipswich appoint former Wolves and Bournemouth boss Gary O'Neil as their manager on a three-year deal after Kieran McKenna's departure.

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After Scotland win the hearts of Boston, can England fans follow in their footsteps?

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Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! In 10 of the past 12 World Cups, six goals has been the standard to bag yourself the Golden Boot. Usually a goal per game will suffice. In fact, on two occasions (in 2006 and 2010) a mere five strikes has been enough. Yet a quick glance at the current 2026 Geopolit…

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BBC Sport traces the origin story of Manchester City and Ghana star Antoine Semenyo, and hears from former coach David Hockaday about the trial which saved his career.

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BBC Sport Scotland outlines the key selection issues facing Steve Clarke as Scotland take on Brazil in one their biggest ever games, plus pick your XI.

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The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs. Who has caught the eye already, and which clubs are focusing on longer-term priorities?

Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup.

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Elliot Anderson was a key part of England's World Cup side and is now Manchester City's record signing.

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