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Kane header earns England draw against DR Congo
Harry Kane headed in from Anthony Gordon's cross to equalise for England against DR Congo in their round of 32 match in Atlanta.
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Inquest hears teammate's view on Maddy Cusack's mental health decline
An inquest into the death of Sheffield United women's footballer Maddy Cusack heard a former teammate say her girlfriend's move away was the main reason for her mental health issues. The 27-year-old was found unconscious at home on 20 September 2023 and died the same day.
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Pundits divided over Harry Kane penalty claim
Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Wayne Rooney and Darren Cann debate whether England should have been awarded a penalty after Harry Kane went down under a challenge from DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau.
Matches
England penalty appeal waved off after Kane challenge
England's penalty appeal was rejected after DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi appeared to bring down Harry Kane. The incident occurred during a match, but officials waved away the claims.
Matches
England vs DR Congo: Rate the Players in World Cup Clash
England's World Cup round of 32 match against DR Congo is underway. Fans can rate both sets of players out of 10, with final ratings based on average scores from BBC Sport users. The rater closes 30 minutes after full-time.
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Cipenga gives DR Congo early lead over England at World Cup
Brian Cipenga scored an early goal to give DR Congo a shock lead against England in their World Cup last-32 match in Atlanta.
Matches
England Face DR Congo Threat as World Cup Knockout Stage Looms
England manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledges the pressure of World Cup knockout football but warns against underestimating DR Congo, who are no pushovers as the tournament enters a critical phase.
Players
Julian Quinones Named FIFA Man of the Match for Mexico
Julian Quinones has been officially named FIFA Man of the Match for Mexico. The announcement was made following his performance in the match.
Matches
Mexico's World Cup Record: Four Clean Sheet Wins, Eight Goals
Mexico has won four consecutive World Cup matches without conceding a goal, scoring eight times. They are the first team to start with four clean sheet wins since Italy in 1990.
Players
Lamine Yamal: 'Of course I'm giving my best for Spain'
Spain's Lamine Yamal said he is fully committed to the national team, recalling how he watched the last World Cup on an iPad in class with friends.
Players
Lamine Yamal: Playing with fear can lead to injury
Lamine Yamal said playing with fear can cause injury. He admitted moments of caution against Uruguay but said he wasn't scared.
Players
Lamine Yamal praises Vinícius Jr's World Cup performance
Lamine Yamal told Cope that he likes what Vinícius Jr has been doing at the World Cup, calling him great so far.
Players
Mbappé: I'm Not Looking at Top Scorer Rankings, Messi Will Score More
Kylian Mbappé says he is not focused on the top scorer rankings and believes Lionel Messi will score even more goals.
Players
Lamine Yamal: No Regrets Over Clasico Comments
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal says he does not regret his comments before last year's Clasico, stating that football is beautiful because of its unpredictability. He referenced Real Madrid's celebration after their win and subsequent loss at Camp Nou.
Teams
Sebastian Beccacece leaves Ecuador national team head coach job
Sebastian Beccacece has left his position as head coach of the Ecuador national team. The announcement was made official.
Transfers
Bradley Barcola's Future Uncertain as Contract Talks Stall
Bradley Barcola's contract negotiations with PSG have been on hold for a year. Liverpool and Arsenal are monitoring the situation, with PSG open to selling only for a major offer.
Teams
Beccacece leaves Ecuador role after World Cup exit
Ecuador manager Sebastian Beccacece has left his position following his side's 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the World Cup last 32. The Argentine, appointed in August 2024, led Ecuador to a comeback win over Germany but fell short of his goal to make it the best World Cup ever.
History
Deschamps sets record for most World Cup wins by a head coach
Didier Deschamps has recorded the most wins of any head coach in FIFA World Cup history, leading France to a historic milestone.
Teams
England's World Cup path to final examined
BBC Sport's Sarah Dawkins analyzes England's potential route to World Cup victory, exploring the team's chances and possible obstacles.
Players
Michael Olise leads World Cup assists with five
Michael Olise is the top assist provider at the 2026 World Cup, with five assists so far, including two in today's match.