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The VAR call that dumbfounded the world's best refs
France are left stunned at the decision not to award a penalty as Kylian Mbappe goes down under Sadio Mane's tackle.
Mbappé’s belter steals show as fluid France see off late Senegal challenge
<p>This was an ominous start from the World Cup favourites. A spluttering first-half performance gave way to a second period characterised by a combin
France 3-1 Senegal: World Cup 2026 – live
<p>⚽ World Cup news: kick-off 3pm EDT/8pm BST/5am AEST<br>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026-co
'Very, very special' - Mbappe scores twice to break France goals record
Kylian Mbappe scores twice for France in their opening World Cup game against Senegal to become Les Bleus' all-time leading goalscorer.
Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer
Kylian Mbappe has become France's all-time record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.
England flags could be confiscated from supporters attending World Cup opener
<ul><li><p>Hanging flags on LED advertising boards not allowed</p></li><li><p>Fifa sources cite ‘safety and security reasons’ for ban</p></li></ul><p>
Spurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal with Brighton
Netherlands World Cup defender Jan Paul van Hecke is set to leave Brighton for Tottenham Hotspur after the two clubs agree a £52m deal.
Snakes on a train (ing pitch)
Snakes are causing concerns for several teams at the World Cup.
What could Scotland learn from Cape Verde as Morocco loom?
Former Scotland players Neil McCann and Willie Miller share their thoughts on how Steve Clarke's side might find success against Morocco.
Little Algeria - the Kansas city taking a World Cup team to its heart
In a small city in the state of Kansas, a World Cup love story has started.
Tim Weah greets US media barbs at Socceroos with eyeroll: ‘It’s going to be a lovely game’
<ul><li><p>Former USMNT players have disparaged Australia</p></li><li><p>Australia and US face each other on Friday</p></li></ul><p>Former US players,
From Brazil to Haaland: must-watch World Cup group stage matches – video
<p>With the World Cup expanding to a massive 104 matches, navigating the "morass of endless football" can feel a bit overwhelming. Thankfully, the Gua
Tuchel's defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?
England head coach Thomas Tuchel's high-risk defensive selection for World Cup exposed by Tino Livramento's injury as Trent Alexander-Arnold is snubbe
World Cup 2026: England’s Livramento ruled out; Ghana seek to overturn Partey ban; Iran player’s visa expires – live
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England explore extra friendly after Croatia opener
England are in talks over a behind-closed-doors game against Major League Soccer side Sporting Kansas City after the World Cup opener against Croatia.
Enjoying the World Cup? Well it’s time for England, but this is a team less weighed down by its past | Barney Ronay
<p>Tuchel’s multicultural squad are less burdened by narrative than previous teams and can embrace the chance to live in the moment</p><p>Nice World C
Up to 15,000 England fans head to Dallas for World Cup opener
England fans have had a longer wait than most for their 2026 World Cup campaign to get under way. But now supporters are starting to arrive in Dallas.
Will Portugal win their first World Cup? Anything is possible with Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes
<p>Portugal have never reached the final and their best performance was in 1966 but this squad can go all the way</p><p>By <a href="https://theanalyst
After Cape Verde’s heroics against Spain, more great World Cup underdog stories
<p>From Sparwasser being the toast of East Germany to Cameroon’s rumbling of Argentina, the finals are littered with upsets</p><p>Cape Verde’s <a href
Shamrock Rovers fans 'immensely proud' of Cape Verde hero Lopes
Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto 'Pico' Lopes says his side's draw with highly-fancied Spain in their first-ever World Cup match felt "a bit surreal"
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