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‘Is he a nice guy? No. He’s a good guy’: how Harry Kane became an England great
<p>Figures who worked with striker in his formative years recall a self-belief – even when his talent did not stand out</p><p>There is another version
Benitez open to Scotland job - what would he bring and is he affordable?
Is Rafa Benitez a realistic contender to replace Steve Clarke as Scotland head coach or would the Spaniard's likely salary demands be an obvious stumb
'It was good vibes in there' - Stones on viral prank
John Stones talks about the viral dressing-room injury prank that left England boss Thomas Tuchel briefly stunned.
Egypt’s World Cup adventure gave the country its first collective joy in 15 years | Karim Zidan
<p>In a nation where more than 70% of people rely on food subsidies the team’s history-making campaign brought welcome celebration</p><p>For nearly 15
Inquest into Maddy Cusack’s death adjourned again after new documents lodged
<ul><li><p>Inquest to restart on 7 December, coroner says</p></li><li><p>Sheffield United midfielder died in 2023, aged 27</p></li></ul><p>An inquest
The US delivered their best modern World Cup performance – and also let themselves down
<p>Mauricio Pochettino’s team delivered several thrilling performances on home soil. The way it ended was somewhat less exhilarating</p><p>So now what
France national team uses ICE deportation planes for World Cup travel
<p>The plane that French team used after match with Paraguay flew 44 deportation-related flights this year alone</p><p>The French men’s national socce
France’s match with Morocco sums up this diverse, multicultural World Cup
<p>Ninety-nine players at the tournament were born in France. Six of them could line up for Morocco in the quarter-final</p><p>By <a href="https://www
'This oxygen is spreading' - inside Morocco's mission to become a powerhouse
Morocco face France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday as the Atlas Lions look to reach the last four once again.
Nobody can question integrity of World Cup referees - Collina
World Cup officials are not "influenced by anyone" and "nobody can question the integrity" when it comes to decision-making, says Fifa chief refereein
Olise yellow card stands as Saibari out for Morocco
France fail in their bid to have forward Michael Olise's yellow card overturned, while Morocco are without Ismael Saibari for the quarter-final at Bos
World Cup quarter-final (and beyond) predictions: will anyone derail France’s title bid?
<p>With the World Cup down to eight teams, our writers assess who’s left, identify the biggest remaining threats to France and make calls on who will
Warping the World Cup: the rise of homespun ‘photographs’
<p>Using a digital flat-bed scanner, our picture editor <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jonny-weeks">Jonny Weeks</a> adapts some of his f
England’s big chances and France’s shots: how World Cup quarter-finalists’ stats line up
<p>Each of the eight teams has at least one key strength, from Swiss speed to Spanish defence</p><p>The World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage
‘Best player England has developed’: Olise’s rise from Hayes to the World Cup
<p>One of the Bayern and France playmaker’s early coaches tells the story of how a move to Reading kickstarted a career</p><p>If <a href="https://www.
'Celtic go all out for striker Bowie' - gossip
Celtic linked with Scotland striker in Italy and Egypt winger in Spain as newly-promoted Premier League side eye move for Hearts striker...
Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?
What a World Cup it has been with great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results. But how will this tournament be remembered?
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 32
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
How Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick?
Two of the world's best strikers - Harry Kane and Erling Haaland - meet in the World Cup quarter-finals - but who would you rather have?
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Rick & Lloyd get a taste of Norway before England's quarter-final.
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