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World Cup quiz: Can you name England's starting XI against Panama in
England face Panama for the first time since their 6-1 win in 2018. Test your memory of Gareth Southgate's starting XI in that Group G match. Take the quiz!
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How a Leicestershire textile firm created the replica sports kit
Admiral, a textile firm based in Wigston, is credited with inventing the adult replica football shirt market with England's 1982 World Cup kit. A free exhibition in Wigston Library explores the company's history and its unexpected challenges with the 1982 strip.
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History
Five Players Score Four Goals in World Cup Group Stage, a First
For the first time in World Cup history, five players have each scored four goals in the group stage, a record attributed to the expanded 48-team format.
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History
France matches Poland's 1974 group-stage feat with two four-goal
France becomes the first team since Poland in 1974 to have two players score four goals each in the group stage of a major tournament.
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England World Cup Appearances Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
England's World Cup campaign started with a win over Croatia and a draw with Ghana. As they prepare to face Panama, test your knowledge of England's top World Cup appearance-makers.
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Rivaldo, Ronaldo, Vinícius Jr. Score in Brazil's World Cup Group
Rivaldo, Ronaldo, and Vinícius Jr. are the only three players to have scored in each of Brazil's FIFA World Cup group-stage games since 2002.
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Roger Milla remains oldest World Cup scorer ahead of Ronaldo and Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo became the second-oldest World Cup goalscorer at age 41, but Cameroon's Roger Milla still holds the record at 42. Lionel Messi, who turned 39, ranks fourth. The top 10 list includes several veterans, with no goalkeeper having ever scored in the tournament.
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World Cup quiz: Can you name Scotland and Brazil's 1998 lineups?
Scotland face Brazil in their final World Cup group game on Wednesday. The sides last met in the 1998 tournament opener, a 2-1 win for Brazil. Test your knowledge by naming the starting XIs from that match.
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World's oldest football in Miami for Scotland's Brazil match
The world's oldest football, dating from 1540-1570, has traveled from Stirling Castle to Miami for Scotland's World Cup match against Brazil. The ball will be displayed at the Coral Gables Museum and at the match, highlighting its historical connection to Mary, Queen of Scots.
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History
Queiroz's World Cup Clean Sheet Record: 8 in 15 Games
Carlos Queiroz has kept eight clean sheets in 15 World Cup matches, with nine of those games (and three clean sheets) coming as Iran manager.