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Portugal midfield set for World Cup opener: Bruno, Vitinha, João Neves
Portugal's midfield for the World Cup opener features Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, and João Neves, with Bernardo Silva starting upfront.
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Mexico Legend Memo Ochoa to Retire After World Cup
Mexico's legendary goalkeeper Memo Ochoa has announced he will retire from professional football following the conclusion of this World Cup.
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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes oldest outfield starter in World Cup history
Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record as the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match, at 41 years and 132 days.
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Torquay to host giant World Cup screen if England progress
Torbay Council plans to set up a giant screen in Abbey Park, Torquay, for England's World Cup knockout matches. Up to 10,000 fans could attend, and police are preparing for potential domestic violence increases.
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England-themed home of 71-year-old fan draws neighborhood attention
Mary Fannon, 71, has decorated her Manchester home with England flags, badges, and bunting for every World Cup and Euros tournament over the past 20 years. Her collection now covers nearly every inch of her house, garden, and garage.
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Son Heung-min: South Korea Captain on Fourth World Cup Dream
Son Heung-min, South Korea's captain and all-time leading Asian scorer in Premier League and Champions League history, says playing in his fourth World Cup is 'crazy' and a 'dream come true.' He reflects on the 2002 World Cup and hopes to inspire the next generation.
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Messi, Mbappe, Haaland Shine on World Cup Opening Day
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina, Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading scorer, and Erling Haaland netted a double as Norway returned to the World Cup with a win. Austria also beat Jordan in their first World Cup match since 1998.
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Mel B backs World Cup campaign against domestic abuse
Former Spice Girl Mel B has joined a campaign highlighting the rise in domestic violence reports during England football matches. Research shows incidents increase by 38% when England loses and 26% when they win or draw. The charity I Choose Freedom launched the Unspoken Stat campaign.
Opinion
England Expects… But Also Beats Itself Down
England's World Cup campaign is marked by high expectations and self-criticism, as the team navigates pressure and performance.
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Artist says England must win World Cup or his beach crest was a waste
Toby Clark spent weeks planning and over eight hours creating a Three Lions crest on a beach in Lowestoft, Suffolk. He says England must win the World Cup or his efforts will have been wasted. The crest was damaged by a vehicle but restored before the tournament opener.
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Koulibaly: Senegal fans face travel bans for World Cup in America
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has questioned why some Senegal supporters cannot travel to the 2026 World Cup in the US, saying every team should be able to bring their fans.
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Croatia's key players to watch in World Cup opener against England
Croatia, ranked 11th in the world, face England in their Group L opener on Wednesday. Despite an aging core, the team remains formidable with six players from the 2018 squad. Key threats include Luka Modric, Josko Gvardiol, and rising star Petar Sucic.
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Bus route renamed after Ivan Toney for World Cup
Stagecoach Midlands has temporarily renamed bus routes in Northampton after local footballer Ivan Toney during the World Cup. The 'Toney Town' service runs past Sixfields Stadium, where Toney began his career.
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Scotland faces heat challenge at World Cup
Scotland's World Cup campaign faces rising temperatures, with matches in Boston, Miami, and Charlotte. The team has acclimatized through early arrival and extreme environment training, but heat and humidity could impact performance against Morocco and Brazil.
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Modric and Croatia: Defying the Odds Again
Luka Modric, now 40, leads Croatia into the 2026 World Cup opener against England. From a childhood shaped by war to a Ballon d'Or winner, his story mirrors a nation that consistently overachieves on the global stage.
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Messi Ties Mbappé and Müller with 14 World Cup Goals
Lionel Messi has scored 14 World Cup goals, tying Kylian Mbappé and Gerd Müller. Cristiano Ronaldo has 15, and Miroslav Klose leads with 16.
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Messi scores twice in sixth World Cup opener, 200th Argentina cap
Lionel Messi scored a brace in his sixth World Cup opening match, which also marked his 200th appearance for Argentina.
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Messi ties Ronaldo Nazario as second top scorer in World Cup history
Lionel Messi has scored 15 World Cup goals, tying Ronaldo Nazario for second all-time. He needs one more to match Miroslav Klose's record of 16.
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Can Bellingham reclaim England superstar status at World Cup?
Jude Bellingham's status as England's golden boy has dimmed since Euro 2024 due to injuries and competition from Morgan Rogers. As England face Croatia in their World Cup opener, Bellingham aims to prove his worth under head coach Thomas Tuchel's strict no-star system.
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Rabiot criticizes MetLife Stadium pitch after France win
France midfielder Adrien Rabiot described the pitch at MetLife Stadium as 'more like an artificial surface' after their 3-1 win over Senegal. The temporary grass surface, installed for the World Cup, has drawn complaints from players including Brazil's Vinicius Junior.