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

Jul 1, 2026

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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.

Paraguay and Morocco topple European giants as Brazil find a late winner

Jun 30, 2026

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Paraguay and Morocco topple European giants as Brazil find a late winner

Germany and Netherlands crash out on penalties, with attention now turning to the R32 ties involving co-hosts Mexico, France, and Norway

Co-hosts Canada march on as knockout stages start in earnest

Jun 29, 2026

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Co-hosts Canada march on as knockout stages start in earnest

The Round of 32 is underway and Canada served up a glorious, last-gasp winner, with Brazil, Germany and Netherlands all in action today

England battle on, Messi scores again, and Algeria and Austria entertain

Jun 28, 2026

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England battle on, Messi scores again, and Algeria and Austria entertain

The epic 48-team group stage is complete and now we prepare for South Africa and Canada to kick off the Round of 32

Dembélé's hattrick, Cape Verde's delight, and Belgium come alive

Jun 27, 2026

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Dembélé's hattrick, Cape Verde's delight, and Belgium come alive

It was another drama packed day at the World Cup, with more to come as Argentina, England, and Portugal all play tonight

Scenes for Ecuador as the Round of 32 begins to take shape

Jun 26, 2026

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Scenes for Ecuador as the Round of 32 begins to take shape

18 teams have confirmed their place in the knockout stages, with Haaland vs. Mbappé coming up as Norway and France meet in the big Friday headliner

Vini Jr. shines, Switzerland topple co-hosts, and South Africa progress

Jun 25, 2026

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Vini Jr. shines, Switzerland topple co-hosts, and South Africa progress

Three more groups played to conclusion, with some shocks along the way. Now, focus turns to the USMNT, Australia, Netherlands, and more.

Ronaldo arrives, Colombia progress, but England disappoint

Jun 24, 2026

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Ronaldo arrives, Colombia progress, but England disappoint

Wrapping up the action before we move swiftly on to the final round of group games

Messi breaks Klose's record, Mbappé, and Haaland bag braces.

Jun 23, 2026

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Messi breaks Klose's record, Mbappé, and Haaland bag braces.

The big names keep delivering ahead of big day for England and Portugal

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