Alexander Isak marked his first World Cup appearance with a trademark goal as Sweden thrashed Tunisia in their opening match of the tournament in Monterrey. The Liverpool forward – who has been hampered by injuries…
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The United States opened their World Cup campaign with an impressive 4-1 victory against Paraguay as former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun struck twice to inspire the co-hosts to an assured start in Los Angeles. Balogun…
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Canada substitute Cyle Larin made an instant impact as his goal rescued a point for the co-hosts as they began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Southampton striker Larin had only…
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Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation’s first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada. Partey, 32, has pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one…
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Pierre Gasly has been returned to third place in the Monaco Grand Prix after his Alpine team successfully appealed against a penalty for pit-lane speeding. The Frenchman was demoted to seventh place after the race…
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Watford legend and former Wales international Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64. Watford-born Jackett made 428 appearances for his hometown side during a one-club playing career that also saw him win 31…
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The 2026 World Cup has begun in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, dancing and a performance by global music star Shakira. Thousands of fans arrived at the legendary Azteca stadium in…
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South Korea came from behind to defeat Czech Republic 2-1 as substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the winning goal in the 80th minute of their World Cup opener. Son Heung-min and company had dominated the game…
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England were comfortable winners against Ukraine but missed out on automatic qualification for the Women’s World Cup so must now take the longer route to Brazil 2027. Sarina Wiegman’s side needed group leaders Spain to…
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Real Madrid have had a 150m euro (£130m) offer for striker Julian Alvarez rejected by city rivals Atletico Madrid. Real president Florentino Perez last week pledged to make a 150m euro offer for an unnamed “galactico”…
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