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False nines or firing forwards - England's potential life after Kane
Are England facing the prospect of using a false nine up front once record scorer Harry Kane calls time on his international career?
Jul 18, 2026, 10:42 AMSee more
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The harrowing dark side of England's World Cup exit
During a major football tournament such as the World Cup, some women and girls are constantly living in fear - because domestic abuse rises when England play, research shows.
Jul 18, 2026, 9:59 AMSee more
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Messi and Brady in disbelief over 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal photo
Argentina's Lionel Messi says it is "crazy" to be facing Spain's Lamine Yamal in a World Cup final after being photographed with him as a baby.
Jul 18, 2026, 8:59 AMSee more
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Huge rise in harmful social media posts this World Cup
There have been 14 times more harmful social media posts and comments during this World Cup than in 2022, Fifa finds.
Jul 18, 2026, 1:07 PMSee more
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The Bronze Final - the unwanted tie or a match with a 'golden layer'?
Why does the Fifa World Cup Bronze Final still exist?
Jul 18, 2026, 1:23 PMSee more
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The classroom moment that bonds finalists De la Fuente & Scaloni forever
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni will go head-to-head in the World Cup final on Sunday - and the two men know each other well.
Jul 18, 2026, 1:00 PMSee more
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More games, more controversy - good and bad of biggest World Cup yet
From high ticket prices to hydration breaks, new laws and political interventions, there has rarely been a dull moment at the 2026 World Cup.
Jul 18, 2026, 9:16 AMSee more
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World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied
Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a travel permit to enter the United States before Sunda
Jul 18, 2026, 10:43 AMSee more
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A bit 'blah' or a worthy host? Is MetLife right World Cup final choice?
North America correspondent Nada Tawfik explores the decision to award the World Cup final to MetLife Stadium amid competition from rival venues.
Jul 18, 2026, 11:30 AMSee more
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Quiz: Name every men's World Cup final host city
The World Cup final is where heroes are made and dreams come true for players and fans alike. Can you name every city that has ever hosted the showpiece?
Jul 18, 2026, 12:55 PMSee more
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All 11 last-minute winners at the World Cup
Watch all 11 winning goals scored in stoppage time at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
Jul 16, 2026, 1:41 PMSee more
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Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final
Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams, scoring two late goals to come from behind and knock out Thomas Tuchel's side, in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta.
Jul 15, 2026, 10:05 PMSee more