How brands banned from the World Cup became the story
When we try to suppress something, we often make it more visible - and Fifa is living that in real time with its sponsors.
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World Cup becomes cult of the individual but ignores team complexity | Jonathan Liew
The irony of the superstar-heavy narrative is the way it embellishes rather than diminishes importance of the collective “Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start,” began the Reuters match report of Portugal’s 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo last week. And yes, OK: everyone knows how this game works and why everyone plays it. On…
Maseko strike sends South Africa into first World Cup knockouts with win over South Korea
South Africa celebrated a first World Cup knockout berth with jubilant scenes on Wednesday after Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory against South Korea, who still have a chance of advancing as one of the eight best third-placed teams . Maseko fired into the bottom corner in the 63rd minute to put South Africa – who will face the co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on Sunday – on…
Vinícius Júnior leads Brazil’s star cast in blockbuster show against sorry Scotland | Paul MacInnes
Miami is still a city where the stars come out to play – and on Wednesday one shone brighter than anyone else “Water so clear you can see to the bottom, hundred thousand dollar cars e’ybody got ’em. Ain’t no surprise in the club to see Sly Stallone, Miami my second home.” So said Will Smith, and the actor-rapper’s observations ring true to this day. Miami is still a city where the stars come out…
Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scots down... but are they out?
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Scotland on the brink after defeat by Brazil
Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time are in significant peril with calamitous defending allowed Brazil to win 3-0 in Miami and finish top of Group C.
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World Cup 2026: Haaland v Mbappé; Schweinsteiger’s ‘African football’ comments criticised; Ecuador’s national holiday – 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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Williams to start Wimbledon comeback against Joint
American superstar Serena Williams makes her highly-anticipated singles comeback at Wimbledon against Australia's Maya Joint in the first round.
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Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?
Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?
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England v New Zealand: third men’s Test, day two – live
Cricket updates from second day at Trent Bridge from 11am BST Day one report | Read the Spin | Mail Taha If I’m not at my best on the OBO today, please remember this: All you need to read from day …
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Arsenal keen on Guimaraes move - Friday's gossip
Newcastle midfielders Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes are in demand, Chelsea want Maxence Lacroix and Liverpool still chase Yan Diomande.
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Bielsa’s first meeting with former pupil De la Fuente comes at fractious moment for Uruguay
Spain present a formidable obstacle for a Uruguay side needing a win to progress – and quell a rebellious dressing-room mood In the summer of 2011, at about the time Marcelo Bielsa was arriving at …
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Muir to run 5,000m at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Scotland's Laura Muir will run the 5,000m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as she aims to be "as strong as possible" for the major events up to the 2028 Olympics.
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2026 World Cup parlay, best bets: Top picks for matches on Friday include Norway-France, Uruguay-Spain
SportsLine's team of experts have revealed their World Cup parlay and soccer predictions for Friday's matches
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Free 2026 World Cup anytime goalscorer picks, odds: Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal among Friday's best bets
Friday, June 26 features six more matches, and here are our four anytime 2026 World Cup goalscorer prop picks
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From cheap transport to football geekery: how Zohran Mamdani won the World Cup
The New York City mayor has made his mark on the tournament to cap an extraordinary run of sporting success over the last few months A stunning evening sun was setting behind Union City on Wednesda…
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USA 2-3 Turkey: how Maurico Pochettino’s players rated in World Cup Group D match
Berhalter was USA’s pass master, McKennie led the side well but back line struggled against Turkish attacks Matt Turner In a surprise start, Turner was unable to stop the three shots he faced on hi…
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The World Cup 'Pride Match' - concern, complaints and the hope of 'unity'
When Seattle announced it would host a Pride Match during the 2026 World Cup, it was long before the draw had even been made.
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US interested in hosting 2038 World Cup - Giuliani
The United States could consider making a bid to host the men's 2038 World Cup, with Fifa considering expanding the tournament to 64 teams.
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Aspinall back in full training for Gane rematch
Tom Aspinall says he is back in full training for the first time after surgery on both eyes as he prepares for a rematch with Ciryl Gane.
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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 were 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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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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