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England's World Cup Opening Matches: A Quiz
England's World Cup campaign begins on June 17 against Croatia. Test your knowledge of their previous opening games with our quiz.
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Jude Bellingham on the feeling of representing England at the World
Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham shares what it means to play for his country at the World Cup.
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Football Daily: England World Cup Preview, Messi Hat-Trick, France Win
England's World Cup campaign begins as Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane address the media ahead of the Croatia match. Lionel Messi becomes the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick. France beats Senegal 3-1, with Julien Laurens analyzing their title chances.
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Kane: England have one of the best opportunities to win World Cup
Harry Kane says England have one of the best chances to win the World Cup as they prepare to face Croatia in their opening match. The captain expressed confidence in the squad's ability.
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BBC Sport Launches 'Who Am I?' Football Quiz Series
BBC Sport introduces a new daily football quiz game, 'Who am I?', where players guess a footballer's identity using clues. The fewer guesses, the higher the score. Today's quiz is set by Huzaifah Khan.
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England squad's off-pitch fashion: 'Very Bond, very modern'
Fashion experts analyze England's World Cup off-pitch look, from M&S smart-casual to Palace skatewear. The mix-and-match style reflects modern trends, individuality, and a shift from formal suits.
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FOMO expands family's World Cup trip to 13 members
A family from Wirral turned a small World Cup trip to the US into a 13-person holiday after relatives feared missing out. They saved for three years, visiting Miami, Las Vegas, and LA to watch games in bars and fan parks.
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Messi makes history with first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina win
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick to lead Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria, becoming the first player to feature at six World Cups and equaling the record for most World Cup goals.
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Iraq's Aymen Hussein: From tragedy to World Cup history
Aymen Hussein scored Iraq's second-ever World Cup goal in a 4-1 loss to Norway. His journey includes personal tragedy and a disrupted build-up, but he remains a key figure for Iraq's return to the tournament after 40 years.
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Haaland scores twice on World Cup debut as Norway beats Iraq
Erling Haaland scored two goals on his World Cup debut, leading Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq. The 25-year-old striker now has 57 goals in 51 international appearances, continuing his remarkable scoring form on the biggest stage.
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Bradley Barcola scores first World Cup goal with first touch
Bradley Barcola scored his first World Cup goal for France against Senegal, finding the net with his first touch of the match.
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France Open World Cup with Win Over Senegal; Mbappé Sets Goal Record
France began their World Cup campaign with a victory against Senegal. Kylian Mbappé made history by scoring his 58th goal, becoming the all-time leading scorer.
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Tuchel: England won't change style despite US heat
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he will not adapt his team's playing style at the World Cup despite high temperatures in the US, as it would mean forfeiting their strengths. The German coach emphasizes physicality and courage ahead of their opener against Croatia.
Players
Partey misled Canadian officials over previous arrest, court rules
Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener after a Canadian court ruled he misled officials about his criminal charges. The Ghanaian government's appeal to allow him entry was rejected, citing misrepresentation and ongoing UK proceedings for sexual violence charges.
Players
Mbappé surpasses Messi and Pelé in World Cup goals
Kylian Mbappé has scored more World Cup goals than Lionel Messi and Pelé, according to a recent statistic.
Players
Michael Olise Named Man of the Match on World Cup Debut
Michael Olise was named FIFA Man of the Match on his World Cup debut, recording one assist, 100% shot accuracy, and four chances created.
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Mbappe's double makes him France's all-time top scorer in World Cup
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to become France's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals, leading Les Bleus to a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their World Cup 2026 opener. Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye also scored in a thrilling second half.
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David Alaba eyes upset against Messi's Argentina after Austria's
Austria captain David Alaba says his team will rely on momentum from their first World Cup victory since 1990 to challenge defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi in their second group match.
History
Top scorers in World Cup history: Klose and Messi lead
Miroslav Klose and Lionel Messi are the joint all-time top scorers in FIFA World Cup history with 16 goals each. The list includes legends like Ronaldo, Pele, Gerd Muller, and Just Fontaine.
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Queiroz on World Cup experience and Ghana's fans ahead of Panama
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz praised his team's commitment ahead of their World Cup opener against Panama. The veteran manager, preparing for his fifth finals, emphasized the unpredictability of football and the importance of making the right decisions. He also highlighted the support of Ghanaian fans, whose drums he hopes will inspire the team.