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Colombia squeeze past dogged Uzbekistan to open World Cup campaign with victory
<p></p><p>Some very good things have come from Croydon, the often overlooked town in south London. The film director David Lean was born there, as wer
From frustration to party time: Mexico ready for lift-off after steady start
<p>The opening night against South Africa was met with mixed feelings but Thursday night’s South Korea clash promises to spark feelgood factor</p><p>T
Uzbekistan v Colombia: World Cup 2026 – live
<p>⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-202
Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal
Abbosbek Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first-ever goal at a World Cup final, tapping in an equaliser against Colombia.
What are the patches on some shirts at the World Cup?
England captain Harry Kane was seen wearing a special patch on his England shirt - why are they there and who else gets to wear them?
Ghana score late winner to break Panama hearts
Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada.
Mo Touré’s parents on the struggles that paved way for a Socceroos career: ‘It was life or death’
<p>Now that he’s older, the striker say he better understands what his family went through on their refugee journey from war-torn Liberia to Australia
Ghana grab vital World Cup victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi’s last-gasp goal
<p>A late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama as they joined England at the top of Group L. Yirenkyi steered in Brandon Thomas-A
Yirenkyi breaks Panama hearts with late Ghana winner
Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scores the only goal from close range in the 95th minute to break Panama hearts in their World Cup Group L match in Toronto.
Ghana 1-0 Panama: World Cup 2026 – live
<p>⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 7pm local/12am BST/9am AEST<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026-co
Are goalkeepers struggling with the World Cup ball?
Joe Hart, Wayne Rooney and Mark Chapman discuss whether goalkeepers are struggling to get to grips with the World Cup ball, after a number of long ran
This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun
Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.
'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form
Jude Bellingham says the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during the World Cup.
Drone brought down near South Korea training base
The Mexican military reportedly intercepts and brings down an unregistered drone seen flying over South Korea's training base before their Group A mat
Hart impressed by Kane's attention to detail with penalties
BBC World Cup pundits Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney analyse Harry Kane's change in techniques and the amount of work he puts in when it comes to taking pe
A mercurial talent to a workhorse: who should replace Christian Pulisic if he misses the Australia game?
<p>The US star was on a ‘modified’ training schedule for the third day in a row after coming out at half-time in the opener. Other options must be con
Harry Kane reveals half-time Tuchel pep-talk inspired England to victory over Croatia
<ul><li><p>Storming second-half display comes after coach’s speech</p></li><li><p>Coach tells team to ‘show the world what we can be’</p></li></ul><p>
England’s second-half forward surge against Croatia fails to mask defensive frailties | Jacob Steinberg
<p>Even as forwards shine, Dallas performance exposes shaky defence that may cost Thomas Tuchel and England dear come the tournament’s sharp end</p><p
Bellingham, England’s man for elite moments, kicks over the console table | Barney Ronay
<p>Goal against Croatia in his side’s World Cup opener was an angry one with a rising sense of inevitability</p><p>And breathe again. For the opening
England hit four in World Cup opener against Croatia
England make a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, beating Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling match in Dallas.
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