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As USA World Cup barbs fly, the Socceroos get motivated to have the final word
<p>Australia lean into their underdog status while fans and media build hype around highly anticipated Group D match</p><p>The poisoned words have add
World Cup 2026: Starmer tells England to ‘dare to dream’, environment protests planned for Mexico match – live
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'Nearly men of Asian football' - Uzbekistan's rise to the World Cup
Uzbekistan are the first nation from Central Asia to qualify for the Fifa World Cup. Here is how they got to North America.
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Messi stays humble after hat-trick performance
Argentina captain Lionel Messi says equalling the record for World Cup goals "is an honour, but it is just a statistic".
Protesters to rally against World Cup sponsor Hyundai before Mexico game
<ul><li><p>Focus on business dealings with mining company </p></li><li><p>Guadalajara rally to highlight fate of ‘disappeared’</p></li></ul><p>Hyunda
Does Ousmane Dembélé fit in a France attack led by Mbappé and Olise?
<p>Didier Deschamps has an awkward question to answer: should he drop the Ballon d’Or holder?</p><p>By <a href="https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/
Who would you start against Croatia? Pick your England XI
As Thomas Tuchel's England side prepare for their opening game against Croatia, who would you pick to start the first match in Dallas?
'It's just a statistic': Messi on tying all-time World Cup scoring record – video
<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>, in his 200th cap, took another step towards solidifying his place as
Why has Erling Haaland added 'Braut' to Norway shirt?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain why the player's Norway shirt displays the name Erling Braut Haaland.
How Modric and Croatia continue to defy the odds
The child displaced by war who won six Champions League titles and a Ballon d'Or - how Luka Modric and England's opponents Croatia continue to defy th
Can Bellingham become England's superstar once more at the World Cup?
After tough love from England head coach Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham's World Cup build-up points to a special talent who can be a key figure in the
Rabiot raises concerns about MetLife Stadium pitch
France midfielder Adrien Rabiot raises concerns about the quality of the pitch at the New York New Jersey Stadium, describing it as "more like an arti
‘Don’t panic’: Mikel Merino tells Spain to stay calm after Cape Verde setback
<p>Midfielder says it is important the European champions have ‘humility’ after their disappointing draw against tournament debutants</p><p>The mourni
Tottenham sign Scotland forward Hanson from Villa
Tottenham have signed Scotland international Kirsty Hanson from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.
Are Portugal better without Ronaldo - and is he undroppable?
As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his sixth World Cup with Portugal, BBC Sport take a closer look at his place in the team.
Emotional Messi explains tears after Argentina goal
Lionel Messi was brought to tears after scoring the opening goal in Argentina's 3-0 win against Algeria because of a matter "completely unrelated to f
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Arnautovic on target as Austria beat spirited Jordan
Arnautovic scores a late penalty as Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1 in Group J.
World Cup quiz: England's previous opening games
Test your knowledge of England's previous opening games at World Cups. How much can you remember?
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