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Hart praises Kane's penalty preparation
BBC World Cup pundits Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney analyze Harry Kane's penalty technique and the extensive work he puts into spot-kicks.
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Tuchel's half-time message inspired England to World Cup win over
England manager Thomas Tuchel delivered a crucial half-time speech that inspired his team to a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their World Cup opener. Captain Harry Kane revealed Tuchel told the players to play their way regardless of the result, leading to a dominant second-half performance.
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Wissa scores historic World Cup goal for DR Congo
DR Congo's Wissa scored a historic World Cup goal, marking a significant moment for the country.
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Bellingham: I put noise aside for England win
Jude Bellingham said he focused on England's World Cup opener against Croatia, contributing a goal in a 4-2 victory.
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Ronaldo fails to match rivals as Portugal held by DR Congo
Cristiano Ronaldo struggled to make an impact as Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their World Cup opener, while Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi all shone on Tuesday. The 41-year-old was criticized for his performance and manager Roberto Martinez's decision to keep him on the pitch.
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DR Congo earn first World Cup point against Portugal
DR Congo secured their first-ever point at a World Cup, drawing with Portugal in a historic result.
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Substitute Rashford scores as England beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup
Substitute Marcus Rashford scored England's fourth goal to seal a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Harry Kane scores 9th World Cup goal, reaches 80 for England
Harry Kane scored his ninth World Cup goal, bringing his England tally to 80. The milestone was reached during a match.
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Martin Baturina Scores on World Cup Debut
Martin Baturina scored a remarkable goal on his World Cup debut for Croatia. The Como midfielder made an immediate impact on the international stage.
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Scotland fans adorn Boston statues with traffic cone hats
Scotland fans visiting Boston for the World Cup have been placing bright orange traffic cones on statues, a tradition from Glasgow. The prank has been seen on statues including the Arms of Friendship, former mayor Kevin White, and basketball legend Bill Russell. Local authorities have begun removing the cones, but fans continue the practice.
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Tartan Army 'brought new life' to America's smallest state
Thousands of Scotland fans have turned Rhode Island into a hub during the World Cup, raising over $23,500 for charity and boosting local businesses. The Providence Tartan Army organized buses, events, and community outreach, leaving a lasting legacy.
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Kane scores retaken penalty to put England ahead against Croatia
Harry Kane scored a retaken penalty to give England a 1-0 lead against Croatia after his initial attempt was saved by Dominik Livakovic, who was judged to have left his line.
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Baturina equalises for Croatia against England
Martin Baturina scored from outside the box to level the score at 1-1 for Croatia against England in their FIFA World Cup Group L match at Dallas Stadium.
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Musa scores for Croatia to level match against England
Petar Musa scored for Croatia to make it 2-2 against England in their World Cup match in Dallas.
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Bellingham puts England 3-2 up early in second half
Jude Bellingham scored in the 47th minute to give England a 3-2 lead over Croatia in the second half of their World Cup match.
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Harry Kane ties Gary Lineker as England's top World Cup scorer
Harry Kane has become England's all-time top scorer at the World Cup with 10 goals in 12 games, tying Gary Lineker's record.
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Kane: Stuttered run-up was deliberate to draw keeper off line
Harry Kane scored a retaken penalty in England's 4-2 win over Croatia after VAR ruled goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic had come off his line. Kane said he used a stuttered run-up deliberately, knowing Livakovic tends to move early.
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Rate England's Players in World Cup Opener Against Croatia
BBC Sport invites users to rate England and Croatia players in their World Cup opener. Ratings are on a scale of 1 to 10, with the rater closing 30 minutes after full-time. Users must be signed in to a BBC account to participate.
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Neuer on verge of World Cup record for goalkeepers
Manuel Neuer is set to make his 21st World Cup appearance against Côte d'Ivoire, becoming the all-time leading appearance-maker among goalkeepers. The 40-year-old Germany captain recently equaled Hugo Lloris' record of 20 matches.
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Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Portugal in his 6th World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal's starting lineup for his sixth World Cup appearance, setting a new record.