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Pundits split on Kane penalty claim
Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Wayne Rooney and Darren Cann debate whether England should have had a penalty after Harry Kane went down under a challenge f
Should England have been awarded a penalty?
England's appeals for a penalty are waved away after DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi appears to bring down Harry Kane.
'Wonderful finish' - Cipenga gives DR Congo shock lead against England
Brian Cipenga gives DR Congo an early lead against England during their World Cup last-32 match in Atlanta.
German police raid national football HQ over Euro 2024 corruption allegations
<ul><li><p>Operation concerns ‘unauthorised favours’ in host cities</p></li><li><p>Bribery involving tickets is suspected, Bild reports</p></li></ul><
Liverpool complete £60m Jacquet deal as Chelsea tie up £47m Palestra move
<ul><li><p>20-year-old centre-back moves to Anfield from Rennes</p></li><li><p>Italy right-back signs seven-year deal at Blues</p></li></ul><p>Jérémy
‘An artist who captures hearts’: France is falling in love with Michael Olise
<p>Bayern Munich forward is yet to score at this World Cup, but his style and assists are bringing joy back home</p><p>By <a href="https://www.getfoot
Concern over rise in online racist abuse at World Cup
The Word Cup has suffered a 'significant increase' in the most serious examples of racist abuse online, Fifa's social media protection service (SMPS)
Mo Salah stands in Socceroos’ World Cup path as he strives to become Egypt’s greatest | Jack Snape
<p>Despite a softening of his cutting edge and an international career defined by near misses, the forward is expected to cause problems for Australia
Football Daily | France’s fab front four make them incomparable World Cup favourites
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World Cup 2026: England v DR Congo buildup, Bielsa departs, France dazzle and more – live
<ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/01/thomas-tuchel-warns-england-dr-congo-world-cup-2026-last-32">‘Don’t start to doub
‘Would you say it to someone’s face?’ Ellen White on going from player to pundit
<p>In this week’s newsletter we speak to the Lionesses’ record scorer, who has been inducted to the hall of fame at the National Football Museum</p><p
Pick your England XI to face DR Congo at World Cup
Who should start for England against DR Congo in their last-32 tie? It's time to put yourself in Thomas Tuchel's shoes.
The USMNT’s quest for World Cup glory is currency in the attention economy
<p>In Wednesday’s last-32 match, the US team have more than just a chance to win against Bosnia and Herzegovina. They’re playing to win over their cou
Has football fever taken hold in the US?
With the World Cup now three weeks old, BBC Sport's reporters in the US look at how their perceptions have changed.
Fabián Ruiz: ‘It’s not important who plays, it’s important we support each other’
<p>On the eve of their last-32 game with Austria, Spain’s unassuming midfielder explains their team spirit and about finding his rhythm after injury</
More than the Score
Cape Verde defender Sidny Lopes Cabral discusses his excitement ahead of playing Argentina
Egypt optimistic Salah will be fit to face Australia
Sources inside the Egypt camp say Mohamed Salah is winning his race to overcome a hamstring injury and play in Friday's last-32 game in Dallas.
‘It’s like being close to home’: World Cup vibes immaculate in richly diverse New York
<p>Fans of all stripes pack the bars to sing, cheer and commiserate in city where more than 3m people were born outside US</p><p>Almost 200,000 Ecuado
Scouting DR Congo - where England can win the game
England play DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday. BBC Sport looks at what dangers the African side possess.
Haaland is inevitable for Norway but are France unstoppable? | World Cup Daily
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