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• VAR controversially rules out Egypt goal

  07-07-2026 20:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mostafa Zico has his goal for Egypt ruled out following a VAR review, for a foul on Lisandro Martinez in the build up, during their World Cup last 16 match in Atlanta.
  
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• Has World Cup signalled end of chaos at corners?

  08-07-2026 14:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Can the Premier League learn anything from the refereeing of corners at the World Cup?
  
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• How to take a World Cup shootout penalty

  08-07-2026 14:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.
  
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• Dalic leaves as Croatia coach after nine years

  08-07-2026 14:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic steps down after nine years in charge following their defeat against Portugal in the World Cup.
  
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• Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go this summer?

  08-07-2026 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Your one-stop shop for all the ins and outs in the Scottish Premiership during the2026 summer transfer window.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers sued for £500k by kit suppliers

  08-07-2026 14:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Lancashire club is facing the proceedings after negotiations for a kit renewal deal broke down.
  
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• Meet the duo visiting all 16 World Cup venues in a London cab

  08-07-2026 13:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Meet Ollie Jenks and Seth Scott, who are attempting to visit all 16 World Cup stadiums in a traditional London taxi.
  
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• Egypt want officials kicked out of World Cup

  08-07-2026 13:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.
  
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• A striker duel for the ages & Qatar revenge - what to expect in quarter-finals

  08-07-2026 12:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Setting the scene for each of the four intriguing World Cup quarter-finals that begin on Thursday.
  
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• Goals galore - how dominant is Premier League wealth at World Cup?

  08-07-2026 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport explores just how dominant the Premier League's wealth is at the World Cup.
  
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• The World Cup stars who could have played for England

  08-07-2026 11:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  While there is no shortage of talent in the England squad, a number of World Cup stars from other nations could have featured for the Three Lions if things had worked out differently.
  
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• 'Your boys took a hell of a beating' - England and Norway's football rivalry

  08-07-2026 11:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's meeting with Norway in the World Cup quarter-final revives memories of a commentary more famous than their rivalry.
  
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• Why Newcastle target Manzambi is in demand

  08-07-2026 11:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Johan Manzambi has been one of the World Cup's breakout stars, so can Newcastle United win the race to sign the Freiburg midfielder?
  
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• Arsenal sign Switzerland midfielder Reuteler

  08-07-2026 11:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal sign Switzerland midfielder Geraldine Reuteler following her exit from Eintracht Frankfurt.
  
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• Meet Sweden's top scorer who hopes to play for Scotland

  08-07-2026 10:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Robbie Ure is thriving with Allsvenskan leaders IK Sirius, but Scotland may have competition from Ukraine for the in-form striker.
  
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• Benitez refuses to rule out Scotland interest - gossip

  08-07-2026 08:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rangers linked with midfielders in Norway and Serbia and would former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager be interested in Scotland job?
  
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• Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 31

  08-07-2026 07:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
  
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• Unusual or predictable? How Europe is dominating the World Cup

  08-07-2026 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Six of the eight quarter-finalists at the World Cup in North America are from Europe, so why are they doing so well and what does history tell us about the chances of one of them winning it all?
  
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• Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals

  08-07-2026 02:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gregor Kobel is Switzerland's penalty hero, after pulling off a stunning shootout save from Colombia's Cucho Hernandez to help set up a quarter-final clash with Argentina.
  
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• Watch every penalty from Switzerland v Colombia shootout

  08-07-2026 02:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch the full penalties as Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 in the shootout to advance to the quarter-finals.
  
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• Fulham appoint Arbeloa as Silva's successor

  08-07-2026 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fulham appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager on a three-year contract, succeeding Marco Silva who left for Benfica.
  
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• England on course to face Argentina in semis? See their path to final

  08-07-2026 00:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the World Cup final after progressing to the quarter-finals.
  
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• Rogers is Arsenal's main target - Wednesday's gossip

  07-07-2026 22:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal make Morgan Rogers their main target, Liverpool interested in Mexico teenager and Everton eye England defender Spence.
  
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• Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career

  07-07-2026 22:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
  
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• Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display - Rooney

  07-07-2026 21:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham's performance against Mexico ranks alongside iconic Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane displays
  
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• Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed

  07-07-2026 21:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.
  
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• Argentina make incredible late comeback to beat Egypt

  07-07-2026 21:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Argentina survive an almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• Villa and Belgium midfielder Onana ruptures ACL

  07-07-2026 20:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana ruptures an anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Belgium at the World Cup.
  
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• Fernandez header seals dramatic Argentina comeback

  07-07-2026 20:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Enzo Fernandez scores late to give Argentina the lead against Egypt in their last 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• Messi rescues Argentina with equaliser against Egypt

  07-07-2026 20:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi scores a late equaliser for Argentina against Egypt to level the game at 2-2 during their match in Atlanta.
  
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