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Undefeated Cape Verde, plus Argentina, France, and Norway return today

Jun 22, 2026

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Undefeated Cape Verde, plus Argentina, France, and Norway return today

Get ready for another day at this remarkable World Cup

Curacao heroics, Spain, Belgium and Egypt return

Jun 21, 2026

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Curacao heroics, Spain, Belgium and Egypt return

Get ready for another day at this remarkable World Cup

USA win Group D, and a big Saturday slate awaits

Jun 20, 2026

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USA win Group D, and a big Saturday slate awaits

Netherlands v Sweden, Germany v Ivory Coast, plus two more matches

Mexico advance, Scotland, USA, and Brazil back in action

Jun 19, 2026

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Mexico advance, Scotland, USA, and Brazil back in action

The US could join Mexico in the Round of 32 with a win today

Jun 18, 2026

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England off to a flying start

All 48 teams have gotten started, with England looking among the best

Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland deliver on the biggest stage of all

Jun 17, 2026

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Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland deliver on the biggest stage of all

The top stars come out to play on the penultimate day of first round games at the World Cup.

Cape Verde hold Spain on World Cup debut

Jun 16, 2026

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Cape Verde hold Spain on World Cup debut

Draws were the order of the day in North America

Germany show no mercy and Premier League pair shine for Sweden

Jun 15, 2026

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Germany show no mercy and Premier League pair shine for Sweden

There was no rest for the wicked as 19 goals were scored across Sunday's games

Australia stun Türkiye and Scotland make winning start

Jun 14, 2026

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Australia stun Türkiye and Scotland make winning start

The first four-game day of the World Cup group stage really delivered

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