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Quiz: How well do you know birthday boy Messi at World Cups?
Argentina great Lionel Messi turns 39 today and has been lighting up the World Cup this summer, but how well do you know his journey so far?
No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check
England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.
Real sign Schroeder in 'most expensive' women's transfer
BK Hacken teenager Felicia Schroeder has joined Real Madrid in a deal that makes the 19-year-old forward "the most expensive transfer ever in women's football".
Phelan named permanent Everton manager
Scott Phelan has been appointed permanent head coach of Everton Women following an interim period last season.
Football Daily | The World Cup stage is set for a Golden Boot shootout for the ages
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! In 10 of the past 12 World Cups, six goals has been the standard to bag yourself the Golden Boot. Usually a goal per game will suffice. In fact, on two occasions (in 2006 and 2010) a mere five strikes has been enough. Yet a quick glance at the current 2026 Geopolitics World Cup Golden Boot standings after most teams have played two games sees…
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How Semenyo overcame rejection to reach World Cup with Ghana
Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup.
David Squires on … the big names putting on a show at World Cup
Our cartoonist on the heroes, villains and superstar performances in week two of the tournament Buy this cartoon | Some of David’s favourite works And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...
Why Saudi Arabia and Iraq flags are not laid down at World Cup
The flags of Saudi Arabia and Iraq are not laid on the ground during World Cup pre-match ceremonies because they include religious wording.
What is BBC's 3D Live Match Experience and how does it work?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the unique way of following matches during the 2026 World Cup via the BBC
The Hotspot | Aramco’s petrodollar backing of World Cup leaves stain of sportswashing
How Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant is embedding fossil fuels as a crucial part of the world’s biggest sport If you have watched the World Cup, you may have seen the big signs announcing Aramco as the tournament’s “energy partner”. This Saudi Arabian fossil fuel company also happens to be the world’s single largest corporate polluter while Saudi Arabia has, for decades, been the greatest…
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World Cup 2026: Haaland and Mbappé face off; Ecuador’s national holiday; Scotland still in limbo – live
⚽ Latest news from day 15 | Haaland v Mbappé in data ⚽ Third-place table | Player guide | Bracketology | Mail us Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland will go head-to-head later on as France take on Nor…
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Celtic reunite O'Neill with backroom team
Celtic announce that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus will continue to work under manager Martin O'Neill next season.
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USMNT's second string offers mixed bag in loss to Turkiye as Americans turn page to World Cup knockouts
Pochettino made nine changes, while Christian Pulisic made a much-needed return to the pitch after missing last week's win with a calf issue
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I will show you fear in a rainbow baseball cap: the right’s culture wars come to MLB
The right’s verdict is in: white, heterosexual, Christian men face the most discrimination in the US. The Giants don’t want to push back On 19 June, the New York Times published an article on the h…
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The do's and don'ts of being a tennis parent
Pushy parents are well documented in tennis - BBC Sport looks at when things get out of hand and asks if the system is to blame.
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Mbappe v Haaland: Who is more important for their country?
Two of the greatest forwards in world football will go head-to-head at Boston Stadium on Friday, as France and Kylian Mbappe take on Norway and Erling Haaland.
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Why Vrancken marks fresh start at data-driven Hearts
As Belgian head coach Wouter Vranckin takes charge at Hearts, it marks a strengthening of the club's data-driven vision, writes Thomas Duncan.
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Hearts' Braga plays down transfer talk - gossip
Hearts striker says sole focus is on Champions League qualifying despite links to France as Celtic are set to end long negotiations with coaching staff...
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Chess: Carlsen’s four defeats in a row – just a blip or the start of a career downturn?
The word No 1 has had difficult periods previously, but at 35 and a wealthy family man, could he now be tempted towards a more relaxed lifestyle? Magnus Carlsen’s four defeats in a row during the W…
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‘You better remember where you watching’: 30 years on from England’s loss to Germany at Euro 96
With those words on 26 June 1996, Des Lynam ended his coverage of England’s defeat by Germany, one of the most unforgettable nights in English tournament history. So we did … Des Lynam ended the BB…
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Mbappe vs Haaland - new Messi-Ronaldo rivalry graces World Cup
It is a World Cup where the big stars have shone so far. On Friday night, two of those big hitters are set to do battle in the first 'clash of the titans' meeting.
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Man City latest: Where will Anderson deal rank in most expensive GB transfers?
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Yoon leads as Korda bid for major hat-trick falters
Ina Yoon leads the Women's PGA Championship by two shots after the first round as Nellie Korda's hopes of a third straight major falter.
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Pochettino chides press for questions after 3-2 loss to Turkey: ‘We won the group’
US manager says his team deserve congratulations Plays down talk of momentum and focuses on positives Mauricio Pochettino criticized questions over his team’s performance in a 3-2 loss to Turkey on…
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Liverpool latest: Diomande focusing on World Cup rather than Leipzig future
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 19
Will you get today's World Cup player in as few attempts as possible?
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What is SkyJo? The card game being played in the England camp
As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.
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'Near-perfect game': former Socceroo Craig Foster praises Australia's Paraguay performance – video
Craig Foster thought the Socceroos played a 'near-perfect game' in their draw with Paraguay. 'Brilliant campaign, managed the game well today, and that’s important in World Cups,' the former Soccer…
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Tony Popovic vows Socceroos will ‘try and do something special’ in World Cup last 32
Goalless draw against Paraguay secures second place in Group D Australia have seven-day break before knockout game in Dallas Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is already focused on preparations for the …
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Turkey end World Cup on high with last-gasp win over USA
Turkey come out on top in the last minute of an end-to-end 3-2 win over a second string USA side, in their final Group D match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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USA suffer late defeat to Turkey but eye Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout stage
The US men’s national team have already made history this summer. They scored the most goals they ever have in a single World Cup game, won two straight games in the tournament for the first time i…
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Australia through and Paraguay close following draw between sides
Australia sealed their passage to the last 32 and Paraguay are almost certain to join them after they shared a drab draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.
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From 42% to 5.26% - how Scotland's World Cup hopes are fading
Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.
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Turkey 3-2 USA: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Tables | Questions for readers: 1. Who’s your favorite all-time Turkey player? Mine: Hakan Şükür, “the Bull of the Bosphorus.” Continue reading...
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USMNT World Cup Player Ratings: Sebastian Berhalter delivers big time; Christian Pulisic shines off bench
Here's how the Americans performed against Turkiye in a last-second 3-2 loss
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Paraguay 0-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
The Socceroos locked in their place in the last 32 as Group D runners-up while Paraguay finished third and face a nervous wait after a goalless draw Jonathan Liew considers the impact of this World…
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2026 FIFA World Cup Bracket: Where are teams seeded from the round of 32 and potential opponents?
The group stage is ending, who will teams face in the knockouts once they qualify?
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What each team need to reach World Cup knockouts
With the final round of group fixtures under way the path to the World Cup final on 19 July is starting to take shape.
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World Cup group standings, table, schedule: Results for USMNT, Argentina, Brazil and the entire 48-team field
The group stage standings will dictate which teams advance to the knockout round
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Fifa unites the world – in anger at hydration breaks (AKA ad breaks) | Barney Ronay
Fans, players and coaches have voiced their indignation at the way the game is massively altered by the four-quarter structure With 22 minutes gone on Tuesday night at Boston Stadium, and an injury…
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Wimbledon’s big talking points: Serena’s return, Sinner’s recovery and Sabalenka’s slump
All-time greats have questions to answer in SW19 while Raducanu and Draper have to show they can stay fit Serena Williams left it until the last minute to take the final available singles wildcard …
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Group winners USA beaten as Turkey restore pride with thrilling victory
Eliminated Turkey scored a 98th-minute winner to clinch a 3-2 victory over World Cup co-hosts USA, who will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32.
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Australia progress with bore draw which looks set to also suit Paraguay
Australia are into the last 32 of the World Cup and Paraguay are well placed to join them after a 0-0 draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.
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Socceroos secure place in World Cup last 32 after nerve-shredding draw with Paraguay
It was not a match of high distinction, but all the Socceroos needed was a pass against Paraguay, and their 0-0 draw in San Francisco Bay Area stadium booked a place in the World Cup knockout phase…
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Brobbey on target again as Netherlands beat Tunisia to win group
Brian Brobbey scores for the second game in a row as Netherlands defeat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F, setting up a match against Morocco in the last 32 at the World Cup.
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'A dream come true': Marina Mabrey ties WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points as Tempo rout Sparks
Mabrey shot 17 of 28 overall, including 9 of 18 from 3-point range, tying the single-game 3-point record as well
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Fifa confirms rainbow flags to be allowed at Egypt v Iran World Cup ‘Pride Match’
LGBTQ+ festivities organised around match in Seattle Iran coach says he and his team are focused on football Iran and Egypt attempted to sidestep questions about their reluctance to take part in th…
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Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points
Mabrey erupts for record-tying 53 points Tempo cruise past Sparks in 125-97 romp Expansion Toronto return to .500 at 9-9 Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA’s single-game scoring record of 53 points behind…
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Japan and Sweden draw takes both into last 32
Daizen Maeda's smart finish to Japan's team goal is cancelled out by Anthony Elanga's long-range strike as Sweden fight back in a 1-1 draw that takes both sides through to the World Cup knockout st…
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Japan 1-1 Sweden: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
Anthony Elanga clinched Sweden’s place in the last 32 after Daizen Maeda put Japan ahead with a lovely goal “If I have my permutations correct,” begins James Humphries, “Japan battering Sweden woul…
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Japan and Sweden both reach World Cup last 32 after Elanga’s strike seals draw
Thank goodness this is Dallas and not Gijon . There was ultimately no disgrace in a draw that served everyone, even if one might have forgiven Graham Potter and Hajime Moriyasu for shaking hands at…
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USMNT World Cup bracket watch, matchups: United States set to face Bosnia in the round of 32
Though it's not officially locked in yet it's overwhelmingly likely that the USMNT know their round of 32 opponent
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Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
⚽️ Kick-off time: 6pm local/7pm EDT/12am BST/9am AEST ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Tables | Mail Bryan 1 min And off we go! The Netherlands kick off and they will attack from right to left…
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Netherlands power to win over Tunisia and set up last-32 meeting with Morocco
The Oranje bus had better get a move on. A comfortable victory over Tunisia after being sent on their way by a record-equalling 12th own goal of the tournament and further strikes from Brian Brobbe…
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Elanga earns Sweden spot in World Cup knockouts with Japan draw
Anthony Elanga's stunning equaliser booked Sweden's spot in the World Cup knockout stages after a 1-1 draw with Japan, who also go through as the second-placed team in Group F.
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Netherlands claim Group F top spot with win over Tunisia
Netherlands secured top spot in Group F with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Tunisia.
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'Oh my word!' - Elanga 'stunner' draws Sweden level
Anthony Elanga scores a brilliant curling effort from the edge of the area to draw Sweden level with Japan in their FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium.
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Paraguay vs. Australia odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets by expert on 18-8 roll
SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Australia vs. Paraguay best bets for their FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Thursday
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USMNT vs. Turkiye odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks from expert on 21-12 roll
SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his USA vs. Turkiye best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Thursday
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