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England claim famous Azteca win and Norway beat the boys from Brazil

Jul 6, 2026

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5 min read

England claim famous Azteca win and Norway beat the boys from Brazil

Both last night's games lived up to the billing as we reach the halfway point in the Round of 16. Can the USMNT, Belgium, Portugal and Spain continue the drama?

France battle past Paraguay, and Morocco knock out Canada

Jul 5, 2026

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4 min read

France battle past Paraguay, and Morocco knock out Canada

Two sides are through to the quarterfinals, and two more will join them later on the World Cup's Super Sunday

Argentina scrape through, Egypt and Colombia keep their dreams alive

Jul 4, 2026

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4 min read

Argentina scrape through, Egypt and Colombia keep their dreams alive

The Round of 32 plays out to an epic conclusion, with all the ties for the last 16 now set as World Cup tension and excitement go up another notch.

Spain's dominance continues, Ronaldo scores for Portugal, and Switzerland progress

Jul 3, 2026

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4 min read

Spain's dominance continues, Ronaldo scores for Portugal, and Switzerland progress

Another engrossing day of World Cup action ended with three more nations earning their spot in the Last 16. The final three places are up for grabs today

Kane rescues England, Belgium shock Senegal and bittersweet win for US

Jul 2, 2026

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3 min read

Kane rescues England, Belgium shock Senegal and bittersweet win for US

The three sides expected to progress from yesterday's Round of 32 ties did so in surprise circumstances. Will Spain and Portugal have an easier time tonight?

Mbappé and Haaland on target as France, Norway, and co-hosts Mexico progress

Jul 1, 2026

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4 min read

Mbappé and Haaland on target as France, Norway, and co-hosts Mexico progress

We saw a special night at the Azteca in the Round of 32 and tournament-favourites France looked formidable again. Now, we wait to see what the USMNT and England can do tonight.