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BBC pundits debate impact of hydration breaks at 2026 World Cup
BBC Sport pundits Micah Richards, Theo Walcott, and Olivier Giroud discuss how hydration breaks are affecting the 2026 World Cup.
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Bukayo Saka shares view on World Cup 2026 hydration breaks
Bukayo Saka has given his opinion on hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup. The England forward's comments were featured by BBC Sport.
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Russell Martin signs contract as new Leicester City head coach
Russell Martin has signed his contract to become the new head coach of Leicester City. A club statement is expected within the next 24 hours.
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Gannon-Doak not surprised by substitution against Haiti
Scotland winger Ben Gannon-Doak says he was not surprised to be substituted during Sunday's 1-0 win over Haiti.
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Tunisia sack head coach Sabri Lamouchi after World Cup defeat
Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi following their opening World Cup loss to Sweden. The federation plans to appoint Mondher Kebaier as interim coach.
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BBC or ITV? How World Cup broadcast picks are made
The BBC and ITV have shared World Cup coverage since 1966. The broadcasters take turns picking matches, with the final shared. The process involves strategy, scheduling conflicts, and guesswork for knockout rounds.
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Empty seat at World Cup for imprisoned French sports journalist
A seat is left empty at every France World Cup match to highlight the case of Christophe Gleizes, a French sports journalist imprisoned in Algeria since 2025 on terrorism charges. His mother and fellow journalists campaign for his release.
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England to wear gold patch at World Cup
England will wear a special gold patch on their sleeves at the World Cup in North America, a privilege reserved for past tournament winners.
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Fifa seeks explanation for VAR official's hand gesture
Fifa is investigating a hand gesture made by Australian VAR official Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao. The upside-down 'OK' sign has been linked to white supremacy, prompting social media speculation and a change in pre-match broadcasts.
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Marítimo appoint former Man United assistant Van der Gaag as head
Portuguese club Marítimo have agreed to appoint former Manchester United assistant manager Mitchell van der Gaag as their new head coach on a contract until June 2028.