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World Cup 2026 fixture schedule - your day-by-day guide
Here's your day-by-day breakdown of the 48-team, 37-day World Cup which features 103 matches leading up to the final on July 19.
Aitana Bonmatí makes Guardian top 100 history with third title in a row
The margin may have got smaller but the brilliant Spanish midfielder makes it a hat-trick of No 1 finishes They say the best things come in threes, and Aitana Bonmatí has written herself into the Guardian’s top 100 history as the first player to finish at the top of the tree for a third consecutive year. Last year the majestic midfielder emulated her Barcelona and Spain teammate Alexia Putellas…
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Paraguay v Australia: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Tables | Mail Jonathan ⚽️ Follow live coverage of Turkey v USA as it happens Jonathan Liew considers the…
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Turkey v USA: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm local/10pm EDT/3pm BST/12pm AEST ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Tables | And mail Beau ⚽️ Follow live coverage of Paraguay v Australia as it happens Questions for reade…
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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 matched the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points to …
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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 everybody, even if one might have forgiven Graham Potter and Hajime Moriyasu for shaking hands a…
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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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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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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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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 Scotland need to reach World Cup knockouts
After their 3-0 defeat by Brazil, BBC Sport looks at what Scotland require to reach the knockout phase.
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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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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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Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador
Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.
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'We could call it racist' - Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger comments
Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.
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Where to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV
All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games.
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MLB All-Star Game voting: Shohei Ohtani, Ernie Clement named starters; Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, more advance
The top two vote-getters at each position and the top six outfielders in each league have advanced
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Ecuador fight back to upset Germany
Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup, as one of the top eight third-placed teams.
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Ivory Coast defeat Curacao to progress to knockout stages for first time
Ivory Coast ease past Curacao in their World Cup Group E clash courtesy of a Nicolas Pepe brace, confirming their qualification in the knockout stages of the competition for the first time in their…
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2026 Travelers Championship leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick start hot at TPC River Highlands
A bunch of stars are looking up at Eric Cole's after the first round in Connecticut
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Man Utd's Onana set for Trabzonspor loan
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is close to securing a second loan spell at Turkish club Trabzonspor.
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WWE Night of Champions 2026 match predictions, expert picks for complete card on Saturday in Saudi Arabia
Three title matches are scheduled for Saturday night, plus the finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments
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Ecuador 2-1 Germany: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
Ecuador came from behind to reach the knockout phase in style Pre-match postbag. “Writing from Ecuador, I can say people are understandably disappointed with how the World Cup has gone so far. Afte…
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Plata’s golden touch against Germany sends Ecuador into World Cup last 32
Sí, se puede – yes, we can – was the chant that rang out from the 55,000 Ecuador fans as their team’s final group match kicked off. Despite a flat start to their World Cup campaign, there was a gen…
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Kawhi Leonard trade rumors: Would it be possible for the Spurs or Raptors to bring back the Clippers star?
Leonard is reportedly open to a contract extension if he's traded from the Clippers to one of his two former teams
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Curaçao 0-2 Côte d’Ivoire: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
Nicolas Pepe’s double sends Côte d’Ivoire through to the knockout stage This will be the guide to keep your eye on as the games continue: What has been your best moment of the tournament so far? Al…
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Rays lose no-hitter two outs shy of history against Royals: Craig Kimbrel allows ninth-inning home run
Casey Legumina and Ian Seymour were spotless before Kimbrel took over
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Anderson's journey to England star and potential record signing
Elliot Anderson has emerged as a key part of Thomas Tuchel's England side and is now on the brink of a big money move to Manchester City.
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Netherlands, Japan and Sweden all go through - key moments and rate players!
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Man City agree record fee with Forest for Anderson
Manchester City agree a club record deal with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson.
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Côte d’Ivoire into World Cup knockouts for first time as Pépé finishes off Curaçao
Côte d’Ivoire surviving the World Cup group stage for the first time, in the year of our football gods 2026, is one of those titbits that sounds like it shouldn’t be true, and yet here we are. An u…
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Pepe double vs Curacao sends Ivory Coast through
Former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast secured second-place in Group E with a comfortable 2-0 win over Curacao.
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Is LaMelo Ball a winning player? The Timberwolves are betting yes, and it's a risk they had to take
The Wolves had hit a ceiling that Ball has the potential to push them through
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Plata's 'touch of gold' gives Ecuador lead against Germany
Gonzalo Plata reacts quickest to direct Kevin Rodriuguez' flick on over Manuel Neuer, to give Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in their FIFA World Cup Group E match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
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Ecuador stun Germany to reach knockouts
Ecuador stunned already-qualified Germany with a 2-1 comeback win in New Jersey to reach the World Cup knockout stages and dent Scotland’s round of 32 hopes.
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Injury-hit Warrington dig deep to beat Catalans
Warrington overcome injury problems to move level on points with Leeds at the top of Super League with a gutsy win over Catalans.
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'Brilliant finish' - Pepe gets his second as Ivory Coast double their lead
Nicolas Pepe gets on the end of Ibrahima Sangare's "incisive pass" to score his second of the game, as Ivory Coast take a 2-0 lead against Curacao in their Group E match at Philadelphia Stadium.
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Free MLB home run odds, picks for June 25: Francisco Lindor leads expert's best Thursday HR player props
SportsLine MLB expert Adam Thompson's reveals his best home run props for Thursday, June 25
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Man City agree deal to sign Anderson
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson.
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Netherlands vs. Tunisia odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets from expert on 31-13 roll
SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Tunisia vs. Netherlands best bets for World Cup 2026 action on Thursday
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Manchester City agree £116m fee with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson
England midfielder eager to move to Etihad Stadium Forest eye Lucas Bergvall as potential replacement Manchester City have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson for £116m, a …
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