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Guardian — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 01:33A mercurial talent to a workhorse: who should replace Christian Pulisic if he misses the Australia game?
The US star was on a ‘modified’ training schedule for the third day in a row after coming out at half-time in the opener. Other options must be considered Mauricio Pochettino now has the privilege of giving the new World Cup format a practical test. The Argentinian wisely played it safe at half-time of the United St…
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 01:15'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired 'fearful' England
England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.
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Guardian — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 01:09Ghana 1-0 Panama: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 7pm local/12am BST/9am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Beau 1 min Panama pass pointlessly, possession purloined. It’s raining a bit in Toronto as we get started. Current temperature is 20 degrees. That’s Celsius. Canada isn’t that cold. Continue reading...
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Guardian — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 00:56Bellingham, a man for elite moments, kicks over the console table for England’s cause | Barney Ronay
Goal against Croatia in his side’s World Cup opener was an angry one with a rising sense of inevitability And breathe again. For the opening 45 minutes under the giant Victorian train station roof at the Dallas Stadium, England produced a performance that was a bit like watching one of those YouTube videos where an…
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 00:56England hit four in World Cup opener against Croatia
England make a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, beating Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling match in Dallas.
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Guardian — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 00:19England 4-2 Croatia: World Cup 2026 Group L player ratings
Harry Kane was in fine form while Dominik Livakovic stopped the scoreline running away from Croatia Jordan Pickford Could have done better with Baturina’s goal. Made crucial late save to keep England ahead but looked shaky. 6 Continue reading...
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 00:19Substitute Rashford hits England's fourth against Croatia
Substitute Marcus Rashford scores for England to seal a 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening Group L match at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 00:18Spurs join clubs interested in Tonali
Tottenham Hotspur have joined the list of clubs who are interested in Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali.
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 00:02Kane puts England ahead against Croatia with retaken penalty
Harry Kane puts England 1-0 up against Croatia with a retaken penalty, after his initial attempt was saved by Dominik Livakovic, who was deemed to be off his line.
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 00:02Baturina fires Croatia level against England
Croatia's Martin Baturina scores from outside the box to make it 1-1 against England in their group L game at the Dallas Stadium in the Fifa World Cup.
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 00:01Kane heads England into 2-1 lead against Croatia
Harry Kane scores his second goal of the game against Croatia, heading home from a Declan Rice corner to give England a 2-1 lead.
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 00:01Musa strikes for Croatia to make it 2-2 against England
Petar Musa scores for Croatia to make it 2-2 against England in their World Cup match in Dallas.
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Guardian — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 00:01England surge to thrilling opening win in World Cup cracker with Croatia
Thomas Tuchel made it plain that when the stress came with the serious business of World Cup matches, he believed his England team would thrive. What had gone before, especially in the friendlies, was little more than a distraction. Here in the Lone Star state, which tallies with what England have on their shirts, i…
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BBC Sport — FootballThu, 18 Jun · 00:00Bellingham scores early in second half to put England 3-2 up
Jude Bellingham gives England a flying start to the second half against Croatia, scoring in the 47th minute to put Thomas Tuchel's side 3-2 ahead at the Fifa World Cup.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 17 Jun · 23:42'The team needs to score, not you' - Ronaldo struggles as rivals sparkle
Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.
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Guardian — FootballWed, 17 Jun · 23:28All-time greatest: who is the highest goalscorer in World Cup history?
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are vying to become not just 2026 World Cup winners but also the greatest goalscorers in the history of the tournament. Here’s how they compare with others on the all-time list Golden Boot: World Cup 2026 top goalscorers Lionel Messi started his 2026 World Cup campaign with a hat-trick…
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 17 Jun · 23:22Man Utd & Spurs move for Summerville - Thursday's gossip
Manchester United and Tottenham move for Crysencio Summerville, Chelsea monitor goalkeeper Diogo Costa and target Andrea Cambiaso.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 17 Jun · 23:03Why was Kane's penalty retaken against Croatia?
Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 17 Jun · 22:52Who was the biggest attacking threat? England player ratings
Who was England's biggest attacking threat against Croatia? Alex Howell rates the players - plus have your say.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 17 Jun · 22:10Brest boss & ex-Sunderland midfielder Roy dies aged 58
Brest manager Eric Roy has died at the age of 58 after a three-and-a-half year fight with pancreatic cancer.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 17 Jun · 21:42Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum
Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.
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