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Thomas Partey in spotlight as he faces England and former Arsenal teammates after rape charges
<p>Ghana midfielder has denied all accusations as he prepares to begin his World Cup campaign in Boston on Tuesday</p><p>The Football Association has
All three England keepers played there - Carlisle's role in trio's rise
From west Cumbria to the World Cup, Carlisle is England's goalkeeper factory, with all of Thomas Tuchel's goalkeepers passing through the club.
Dutch royals enjoy two big results in one World Cup day
There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides
Just's rise from Austrian second tier to World Cup breakout star
BBC Scotland charts a rapid rise that has taken the Motherwell attacking midfielder from second-division football to the game's grandest stage.
World Cup quiz: Name every Golden Boot winner
How many World Cup top goalscorers from down the years can you name?
The French aristocrat and the all-American idiot: Henry v Lalas is the World Cup’s most compelling battle
<p>Fox’s broadcast at the tournament has become a story of two contrasting styles. And there is one clear winner</p><p>We all know someone like Alexi
Japan run riot as Tunisia eliminated in Renard's first game
Ayase Ueda scores twice to help Japan to a thumping 4-0 win, as Herve Renard's first game in charge of Tunisia ends with his side being eliminated fro
Ueda inspires Japan to eliminate Tunisia in landmark 1,000th World Cup match
<p></p><p>Perhaps the manager was not the problem after all. Tunisia sacked Sabri Lamouchi after the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/202
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 14
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
Tunisia v Japan: World Cup 2026 – live
<p>⚽️ Kick-off time: 9pm local/2pm AEST/5am BST/12am EDT<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026
Brian Brobbey bags a brace and Deniz Undav, supersub: World Cup Daily – podcast
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Goalline technology denies Japan goal by fractions
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen makes an "unbelievable save" to prevent Japan from doubling their lead by the finest of margins, in their 2026 World C
Australia’s Jackson Irvine has no sympathy for Paraguay after historic World Cup red card
<ul><li><p>Miguel Almirón sent off against Turkey for covering mouth</p></li><li><p>Socceroos face South Americans in crucial last Group D match</p></
Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.
Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.
The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars)
<p>We pick an XI of players who have impressed during the initial rounds of games in Canada, the US and Mexico</p><p>A star was born, at 40, when a pl
‘Stung’ Spain have digested shock start but know repeat is not an option
<p>European champions were frustrated by Cape Verde and know there is little margin for error against Saudi Arabia</p><p>Cape Verde are not the only o
Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room equals the record for most saves in a World Cup match, as Dick Advocaat's side earn their first ever point in the tournam
Room shuts door as Curaçao claim historic first World Cup point against Ecuador
<p>It is doubtful whether many Ecuador supporters – or many others for that matter – had ever heard the name Eloy Room before this match. They will ne
Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao: World Cup 2026 – live
<p>⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 8pm EDT/1am BST/10am AEST<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026-comp
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