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‘Kylian is Kylian’: Deschamps happy to shield Mbappé amid political scrutiny
<p>With France captain in spotlight at team hotel and in home press, head coach tries to pull focus before their World Cup opener against Senegal</p><
Vozinha heroics help Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw
European champions Spain were held to surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha produci
Emotional full-time scenes as Cape Verde celebrate 0-0 draw against Spain
Watch the emotional full-time scenes following Cape Verde's 0-0 draw against Spain in the 2026 World Cup.
Cape Verde shock Spain with historic draw on World Cup debut
<p>Wow, just wow. At 1.57pm Atlanta time, 3,291 miles from home, the final whistle went on Cape Verde’s first game in a World Cup finals tournament –
'He's the story' - Vozinha's epic goalkeeping display thwarts Spain
Watch Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produce a masterclass in goalkeeping to help his team record a 0-0 draw again Spain in their Group H fixture at th
Home from home: personal touches lift England’s World Cup base camp
<p>FA opted for a city in which Thomas Tuchel’s side have no group games, but emphasised home comforts for players</p><p>The first thing to say about
Crystal Palace confirm Pierre Sage as head coach and plan to back him on transfers
<ul><li><p>Sage joins after winning Coupe de France with Lens</p></li><li><p>‘We come here with a lot of ambition,’ Sage says</p></li></ul><p>Crystal
In twilight of Messi’s career, Americans are gifted one last chance to witness his international magic
<p>Argentinian’s legacy has no need for another World Cup but return allows hosts to witness his international curtain call</p><p>It’s a moment more i
BBC or ITV? Inside how World Cup broadcast picks are made
The 2026 World Cup is under way - but how do the BBC and ITV decide who shows which matches on TV?
Empty seat at World Cup for imprisoned French sports journalist
A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a French football writer who is in prison i
World Cup quiz: Name these top nations' leading scorers
We want you to name the leading scorer from each of the top 20 countries according to Fifa's global rankings.
Could Asian teams be catching up to Europe at this World Cup? | Jonathan Wilson
<p>If there were a shift in world football power, it may look something like the impressive results from South Korea, Japan, Qatar and Australia</p><u
False nines? 4-4-2? The tactical trends defining World Cup so far
The return of 4-4-2? False nines? BBC Sport looks at the tactical trends emerging at the World Cup so far.
Football Daily | From rock-bottom to World Cup force: Sweden provide life-affirming message
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Fifa plans Israel v Palestine fixture as opening game of new under-15s tournament
<ul><li><p>Tournament open to all Fifa members, including Russia</p></li><li><p>Infantino wants to use football to promote peace</p></li></ul><p>Fifa
World Cup hydration breaks - who are the winners and losers?
They have become a regular feature at World Cup games - but who are the winners and who are losers of the mandatory hydration breaks?
Real Madrid announce signing of Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella in £52m deal
<ul><li><p>Spain left-back completes move on six-year contract</p></li><li><p>Cucurella had spoken out against Chelsea hierarchy</p></li></ul><p>Real
From last-chance saloon to World Cup redemption for Potter
For a manager who was dismissed by West Ham in September after failing at Chelsea before that, few would have expected Graham Potter to be steering a
Gyokeres & Isak score as Sweden put five past Tunisia
Watch highlights as Sweden get their World Cup campaign off to an emphatic start, scoring five goals in a win over Group F opponents Tunisia.
'Thunderbolt!' - Sweden's Ayari scores stunner but refuses to celebrate
Yasin Ayari scores a stunner for Sweden against Tunisia but refuses to celebrate. The Brighton midfielder could have represented the opposition as his
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