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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

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.

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