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• Senegal thrash 10-man Iraq to boost hopes of reaching last 32

  26-06-2026 23:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr produce a goal and an assist each as Senegal dismantle 10-man Iraq 5-0 at Toronto Stadium, boosting hopes of a World Cup last-32 spot.
  
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• Senegal salvage hopes of World Cup last-32 place with rout of 10-man Iraq

  26-06-2026 23:36
  The substitute Pape Gueye scored a pair of sensational second-half goals from long range as Senegal got a much-needed boost to their goal difference with a 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in their Group I finale.Ismaïla Sarr added his third ⁠goal of the tournament, ⁠the first ​of four after half-time for the Lions of Teranga, who sealed a third-place group finish and are vying for one ⁠of the eight third-place spots in the last 32. Continue reading...
  
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• Brilliant Dembele hat-trick helps France see off Norway to top group

  26-06-2026 23:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ousmane Dembele's first-half hat-trick helps France soundly defeat a Norway side without Erling Haaland 4-1 to top Group I at the World Cup.
  
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• Chelsea close in on Lacroix - Saturday's gossip

  26-06-2026 23:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea close in on Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, Newcastle United add Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha to their shortlist, while three Premier League clubs are chasing Uruguay left-back Maxi Araujo.
  
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• What each team need to reach World Cup knockouts

  26-06-2026 23:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With the final round of group fixtures nearing a conclusion the path to the World Cup final on 19 July is starting to take shape.
  
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• Dembélé hat-trick fires France past Norway to seal top spot in World Cup group

  26-06-2026 23:10
  Does anyone at the World Cup have the defensive strength to deny this hyper-mobile, supremely varied French attack? Not, it turns out, a second-string Norway, who were torn apart in the first half in Boston, as Ousmane Dembélé scored a beautifully precise 25-minute hat-trick en route to a 4-1 win. France now top Group I and will play their last-32 tie in New Jersey on Tuesday. Norway will play Côte d’Ivoire in Texas.This was a fun, freewheeling game, with the feel of a
  
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• Gueye scores 'venomous' double off the Senegal bench

  26-06-2026 23:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye produced two moments of quality in front of goal soon after coming off the bench, scoring an impressive double against Iraq in their Group I battle to help fire his side into the last 32.
  
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• Dembele's 'magic' first-half hat-trick

  26-06-2026 22:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  France forward Ousmane Dembele stuns Norway with an incredible hat-trick in the opening 32 minutes of their Group I World Cup clash in Boston.
  
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• Ferdinand takes first coaching role at Hornchurch

  26-06-2026 22:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand joins Robert Lee as National League side Hornchurch's latest high-profile appointment.
  
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• US Soccer offers contract renewal to Mauricio Pochettino through 2030 World Cup

  26-06-2026 22:02
  Pochettino has been in charge of the US since late 2024Former Spurs and PSG boss likely to have club interestMauricio Pochettino has been offered a contract extension that would keep him in charge of the US men’s national team through the 2030 World Cup, multiple sources familiar with the offer said on Friday. Sources spoke with the Guardian on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the matter.Pochettino and the US Soccer Federation have been discussing a new d
  
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• Arsenal poised to make Guimaraes offer after talks

  26-06-2026 21:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal are poised to make an offer for Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes after exploratory talks over potential moves for the Brazil midfielder and team-mate Sandro Tonali.
  
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• Algeria eye revenge in first match against Austria since ‘shame of Gijón’

  26-06-2026 20:26
  Group J game recalls the 1982 World Cup, when Austria and West Germany played out a mutually beneficial resultHow long do football grudges last? It has long been argued that Brazil never truly recovered from the Maracanazo, or, if they did, it took decades. The same might be said of the English football community and Diego’ Maradona’s “Hand of God”. In Algeria, the national wound was inflicted at the 1982 World Cup and has been universally referred to as “the Shame
  
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• World Cup fans frustrated by 'confusing and expensive' tipping culture in US

  26-06-2026 20:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  International fans visiting the US for the World Cup have become frustrated by the culture of having to tip servers, telling the BBC that tipping fatigue has set in.
  
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• Is a former England striker right about reasons for Scottish football's ills?

  26-06-2026 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From undervalued broadcasting deals to unfulfilled potential, Ian Wright says he feels sorry for Scottish football fans - but is the former England striker right?
  
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• Graham agrees permanent deal with Ipswich Women

  26-06-2026 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ipswich Town Women sign forward Kit Graham on a two-year contract following a successful loan from Tottenham last season.
  
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• Elliot Anderson’s journey from Bristol Rovers loanee to most expensive British player

  26-06-2026 17:10
  England midfielder’s remarkable rise started off in League Two and his £116m move to Manchester City is confirmation of his relentless progressAt Bristol Rovers the players would fight to be on Elliot Anderson’s team in training five-a-sides because they knew they would be victorious. Even as a teenager, the midfielder was a cut above his more experienced peers, becoming an integral part of the club’s promotion to League One, the first step on his journey to becoming the
  
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• World Cup quiz: Who are England's top appearance-makers?

  26-06-2026 16:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Test your knowledge of the players who have featured at least 10 times for England at World Cups.
  
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• Football Daily | Animal instinct and maths boost Netherlands’ hopes of World Cup glory

  26-06-2026 16:42
  Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!When Paul the Octopus sadly died at an aquarium in Germany in 2010, there was a massive void to fill in the World Cup prediction space. It seemed a huge ask to find a tipster on the same level as the eight-legged maverick one-off. Others tried but Leon the Porcupine, Anton the Tamarin and Petty the Pygmy Hippopotamus were all woefully wide of the mark; this was no golden generation of animal oracles. Things turned dark in 2018 when a new octopus
  
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• Why has Trump stayed away from the World Cup?

  26-06-2026 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Why has Donald Trump stayed away from the World Cup? And will he appear before the final?
  
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• Wrexham icon Mullin leaves club by mutual consent

  26-06-2026 16:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Striker Paul Mullin leaves Wrexham by mutual consent, ending a memorable spell at the north Wales club.
  
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• Brentford in talks to hold Shakhtar's Champions League matches

  26-06-2026 15:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brentford could play host to Champions League matches next season, despite not qualifying for the competition
  
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• Pattinson signs new deal with London City Lionesses

  26-06-2026 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  London City Lionesses has announced England defender Poppy Pattinson has extended her contract until summer 2029.
  
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• Has VAR become a lottery at the World Cup?

  26-06-2026 14:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.
  
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• Why there's more to Spain than Lamine Yamal - Azpilicueta

  26-06-2026 14:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why La Roja head coach Luis de la Fuente has the team and squad he needs for success in the next month.
  
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• Start Rashford? Bring O'Reilly back? Pick your England XI to face Panama

  26-06-2026 13:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Who should start for England against Panama in their final World Cup group game? It's time to put yourself in Thomas Tuchel's shoes.
  
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• Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward Pride Match

  26-06-2026 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.
  
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• Wales boss Bellamy has 'burnt bridges' - Roberts

  26-06-2026 13:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales head coach Craig Bellamy faces tensions in his relationships with bosses, players and fans after a move to Burnley collapsed.
  
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• How are the TV picks decided for the World Cup's round of 32?

  26-06-2026 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the complexities behind television selections for the 2026 World Cup's round of 32 fixtures
  
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• Hart explains how goalkeepers are struggling with World Cup ball

  26-06-2026 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart answers your questions about the Trionda World Cup ball and how it might be affecting goalkeepers at the tournament.
  
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• Brentford in talks to sign Burnley's Anthony

  26-06-2026 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jaidon Anthony could swap Burnley for Brentford, as the Bees open talks to sign the forward.
  
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• Urgency, magic and Rashford: how England can beat the low block against Panama | Emma Hayes

  26-06-2026 13:00
  Thomas Tuchel’s team will be working on key details of how to combat a low block before their final Group L game on SaturdayEngland’s goalless draw with Ghana reminded me of many games in my coaching career, when you’re facing a team who are extremely compact, positioned very low, and very well drilled. To break them down you need to play with more variety, better movement and – above all – urgency, and it took England too long to play with urgency.They can expect t
  
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• What do numbers tell us about Scotland's World Cup attacking intent?

  26-06-2026 12:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Scotland crunches the numbers behind Steve Clarke's blunt attack and looks at the potential deeper issues.
  
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• The 0-0 draw that highlighted flaw in World Cup format

  26-06-2026 11:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Doubts rise over the World Cup's format as the first of the two group games that give the two teams a chance to progress with a draw finishes 0-0.
  
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• Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?

  26-06-2026 11:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?
  
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• From cheap transport to football geekery: how Zohran Mamdani won the World Cup

  26-06-2026 11:00
  The New York City mayor has made his mark on the tournament to cap an extraordinary run of sporting success over the last few monthsA stunning evening sun was setting behind Union City on Wednesday. It made it slightly harder to see the giant screen that had been set up for the Brazil v Scotland watch party in Hudson River Park, but not enough to ruin the vibe of a New York City World Cup evening. Partly it didn’t matter because the clutch of Brazilians watching the game, kitted out in can
  
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• US interested in hosting 2038 World Cup - Giuliani

  26-06-2026 10:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The United States could consider making a bid to host the men's 2038 World Cup, with Fifa considering expanding the tournament to 64 teams.
  
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• Celtic reunite O'Neill with backroom team

  26-06-2026 10:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Celtic announce that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus will continue to work under manager Martin O'Neill next season.
  
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• Why Vrancken marks fresh start at data-driven Hearts

  26-06-2026 09:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As Belgian head coach Wouter Vranckin takes charge at Hearts, it marks a strengthening of the club's data-driven vision, writes Thomas Duncan.
  
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• Hearts' Braga plays down transfer talk - gossip

  26-06-2026 09:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hearts striker says sole focus is on Champions League qualifying despite links to France as Celtic are set to end long negotiations with coaching staff...
  
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• ‘You better remember where you were watching’: 30 years on from England’s loss to Germany at Euro 96

  26-06-2026 09:00
  With those words on 26 June 1996, Des Lynam ended his coverage of England’s defeat by Germany, one of the most unforgettable nights in English tournament history. So we did …Des Lynam ended the BBC’s coverage of that European Championship semi-final between England and Germany on Wednesday 26 June 1996 by telling viewers that they “better remember where you were watching this tonight because in 30 years’ time somebody will probably ask you”. So, 30 years on,
  
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• Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 19

  26-06-2026 07:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Will you get today's World Cup player in as few attempts as possible?
  
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• What is SkyJo? The card game being played in the England camp

  26-06-2026 07:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.
  
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• Turkey end World Cup on high with last-gasp win over USA

  26-06-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Turkey come out on top in the last minute of an end-to-end 3-2 win over a second string USA side, in their final Group D match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
  
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• Australia through and Paraguay close following draw between sides

  26-06-2026 06:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Australia sealed their passage to the last 32 and Paraguay are almost certain to join them after they shared a drab draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.
  
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• Socceroos secure place in World Cup last 32 after nerve-shredding draw with Paraguay

  26-06-2026 05:58
  It was not a match of high distinction, but all the Socceroos needed was a pass against Paraguay, and their 0-0 draw in San Francisco Bay Area stadium booked a place in the World Cup knockout phase for the third time in their history.A much-changed Australia side controlled large parts of the match, but with both teams knowing that a draw would be enough to qualify for the last 32, there were long stretches without impetus. Continue reading...
  
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• Brobbey on target again as Netherlands beat Tunisia to win group

  26-06-2026 05:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brian Brobbey scores for the second game in a row as Netherlands defeat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F, setting up a match against Morocco in the last 32 at the World Cup.
  
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• Japan and Sweden draw takes both into last 32

  26-06-2026 03:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  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 stages.
  
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• 'Oh my word!' - Elanga 'stunner' draws Sweden level

  26-06-2026 02:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  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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• Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador

  26-06-2026 02:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  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

  26-06-2026 02:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  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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