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Guardian — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 10:17England take the handbrake off but Ronaldo is stuck in park | World Cup Daily – video
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Nick Ames , Lucy Ward and Jacob Steinberg as England start their World Cup in style Continue reading...
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 10:10What are Clarke's big calls for Morocco? And who would you pick?
Read what the pundits think and pick your own XI as Scotland prepare to face Morocco.
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Guardian — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 09:38World Cup 2026: Bellingham playing with ‘chip on shoulder’, Côte d’Ivoire’s Wahi barred over alleged fixing – live
⚽ All the latest news from day eight of the tournament ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail us A fresh England line hot off the wires coming right up … If by some bizarre chance you missed it, here’s a gallery of some of the best images from England 4-2 Croatia: Continue reading...
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Guardian — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 09:00The World Cup viewed from afar is more like ambient noise – a far cry from working at it | Jonathan Liew
Covering a tournament, my smartwatch showed my heart rate was 10-20 beats above normal. How luxurious to half-watch I fell asleep at some point during the Netherlands v Japan game. It had been a hot and drowsy day by the shores of Lake Annecy, a square and heavy heat, where the sun and the driving and the food and t…
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 08:41Hearts look overseas for new head coach - gossip
Hearts aim to make managerial appointment by next week after Derek McInnes' departure as Celtic miss out on goalkeeper target...
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Guardian — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 08:24Mexico military brings down ‘unfortunate’ drone near South Korea World Cup training camp
Unclear if drone was spying on training session or if arrests made South Korea coach said drone would not have spotted tactics Mexican military forces intercepted and brought down a drone that flew near the South Korea team’s training camp ahead of its World Cup match against Mexico, a federal official told the Asso…
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 08:11Christie pursues more dreams on same stage as idol Messi
Making a World Cup debut was a huge thrill for midfielder Ryan Christie as the Scotland midfielder sets sights on making progress beyond the group stage.
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Guardian — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 08:00Australia superpower v USA pentagon: how each team can win their World Cup clash
The Socceroos and United States both made a fast start to their campaign – here is what the Group D rivals must do to maintain momentum in Seattle Back Nestory Irankunda: the 20-year-old was expected to be an impact player at this World Cup, coming on as a substitute to affect matches against tiring opposition. A pl…
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 07:56Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 11
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 07:01Diaz scores as Colombia beat debutants Uzbekistan
Colombia make a winning return to the World Cup, defeating debutants Uzbekistan.
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 07:01Messi, Mbappe & Vini jr - best World Cup goals from round one
Watch the best goals from the first round of games at the World Cup, including memorable strikes from Argentina's Lionel Messi, France's Kylian Mbappe and Brazil's Vinicius Jr.
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 06:28From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after one game
All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.
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Guardian — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 06:22Colombia squeeze past dogged Uzbekistan to open World Cup campaign with victory
Some very good things have come from Croydon, the often overlooked town in south London. The film director David Lean was born there, as was the singer Amy Winehouse, the actor Peggy Ashcroft and the sexologist Havelock Ellis. Roy Hodgson comes from Croydon. The Bill and Peep Show were filmed there, as was the title…
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 05:31What are the patches on some shirts at the World Cup?
England captain Harry Kane was seen wearing a special patch on his England shirt - why are they there and who else gets to wear them?
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 05:29Ghana score late winner to break Panama hearts
Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada.
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 04:21Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks
Supporters are booing them, coaches are using them, players are adapting to them - mid-half hydration breaks are affecting everyone at the World Cup in different ways.
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Guardian — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 03:31Ghana grab vital World Cup victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi’s last-gasp goal
A late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama as they joined England at the top of Group L. Yirenki steered in Brandon Thomas-Asante’s cross in stoppage time to settle a match of few clear chances. Cecilio Waterman forced a good save from the Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi in the second minute…
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Guardian — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 03:09Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia: World Cup 2026 – live reaction
⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jonathan Fabio Cannavaro has continued with the 3-4-3 that served Uzbekistan well in qualifying. Khusanov is the only man in the starting XI to play in one of Europe’s top five leagues. The promising playmaker Fayzullaev is on the cusp of bigger things at İstanbul…
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 02:23This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun
Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 02:03Drone brought down near South Korea training base
The Mexican military reportedly intercepts and brings down an unregistered drone seen flying over South Korea's training base before their Group A match with co-hosts Mexico on Friday.
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 01:46Liverpool sign Munoz and offer £86m for Diomande
Liverpool sign Spain winger Victor Munoz - and tell RB Leipzig that they will pay a package worth about 100m euros (£86m) for Yan Diomande.
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