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England's World Cup goal song: A nod to darts fans
At the World Cup, each country selects a goal song. England's choice is familiar to darts fans, sparking curiosity about the connection between the sport and the tournament.
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Tactical analysis: England's attacking flair exposes defensive
England's 4-2 win over Croatia showcased exciting attacking football but raised defensive concerns. Analysis reveals how their direct style and pressing tactics left them exposed, with Harry Kane dropping deep and frequent turnovers contributing to instability.
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Tuchel says photographers ruined World Cup anthem experience
England manager Thomas Tuchel said photographers 'ruined' his first World Cup experience during the national anthem before facing Croatia.
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Clarke's Key Selection Decisions for Morocco Clash
Scotland face Morocco in a crucial World Cup group match, with a point likely securing knockout qualification. Manager Steve Clarke must decide on formation, midfield inclusion of Ryan Christie, and who leads the attack.
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Christie chases World Cup dream on same stage as idol Messi
Scotland midfielder Ryan Christie reflects on sharing the World Cup stage with his idol Lionel Messi. The 31-year-old, who never imagined playing in a major tournament, prepares to face Morocco after a cameo against Haiti.
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Hydration breaks at World Cup draw boos from fans, praise from players
Hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup to combat heat have been met with boos from fans who see them as commercial interruptions. Players and coaches, however, welcome the pauses for tactical regrouping and fluid intake.
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Why England fans booed hydration breaks at 2026 World Cup
Hydration breaks have become normalised at the 2026 World Cup, but England fans expressed disapproval by booing them. The article explores fan reactions to the breaks.
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Who Am I? Guess the World Cup Star – Quiz No 11
Test your football knowledge with BBC Sport's daily 'Who am I?' quiz. Guess the World Cup star in as few attempts as possible to earn points. New quiz every day.
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England win opening World Cup match against Croatia
England defeated Croatia in their opening World Cup match. Fans are debating who should be named Man of the Match.
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Best World Cup Goals from Round One: Messi, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr
Watch the best goals from the first round of the 2026 World Cup, including strikes from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr. Video available to UK users only.
Opinion
World Cup Power Rankings: France Lead After Opening Games
BBC Sport experts rank all 48 World Cup teams after their first matches. France tops the list following a dominant win over Senegal, while defending champions Argentina sit third despite an emphatic victory.
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Luis Diaz Scores Goal and Provides Assist in World Cup Opener
Colombian forward Luis Diaz recorded a goal and an assist in the opening match of the World Cup.
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Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first World Cup goal
Abbosbek Fayzullaev scored Uzbekistan's first-ever goal at a World Cup final, tapping in an equaliser against Colombia.
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Yirenkyi's Late Goal Sinks Panama at World Cup
Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to give Ghana a victory over Panama in their World Cup Group L match in Toronto.
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World Cup Ball Under Scrutiny After Long-Range Goals
Goalkeepers may be struggling with the World Cup ball, as a number of long-range goals have raised questions. Joe Hart, Wayne Rooney, and Mark Chapman discussed the issue on BBC Sport.
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England's thrilling win over Croatia shows new attacking flair under
England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener, showcasing exciting attacking football but also defensive vulnerabilities. Harry Kane scored twice, equaling Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals for England, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also found the net.
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Bellingham says 'chip on shoulder' fuels World Cup form
Jude Bellingham says external criticism has motivated him to perform for England at the World Cup. The 22-year-old scored in a 4-2 win over Croatia after being selected ahead of Morgan Rogers, and believes the scrutiny helps him find focus and intensity.
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England fans celebrate 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia
England fans erupted in celebration as the Three Lions defeated Croatia 4-2 in the World Cup group stage. Harry Kane scored twice in the first half, including a retaken penalty, with additional goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford. Celebrations also occurred in Zagreb after Croatia's two goals.
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Drone intercepted near South Korea training base in Mexico
Mexican military intercepted an unregistered drone flying over South Korea's training base in Guadalajara before their World Cup match against Mexico. The incident raised spying concerns, but manager Hong Myung-bo said it did not significantly impact the team.
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Kane double leads England to 4-2 win over Croatia in World Cup opener
Harry Kane scored twice, including a retaken penalty, as England beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup Group L opener. Second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford secured the win after a chaotic first half ended 2-2.