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World Cup: France vs Sweden; Deschamps Denies Mbappe's Lack of Defense

On July 1, the World Cup knockout stage features a high-profile match between France and Sweden. France coach Didier Deschamps has denied criticism that Kylian Mbappe does not participate in defense, emphasizing the importance of team defense.

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Spurs sign Norway keeper Panengstuen from SK Brann

Norwegian international goalkeeper Selma Panengstuen says it is a "dream" move to join Women's Super League side Tottenham.

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Rooney: Pick Mainoo over Anderson against DR Congo

Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he would start Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo instead of Elliot Anderson in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo.

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Germany and Netherlands Crash Out as Humphrey Ker Joins the Pod

Germany and the Netherlands suffer shocking eliminations, with comedian Humphrey Ker joining the podcast to discuss the drama.

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US security chief 'danced happy dance' after Iran exit

US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he 'danced a happy dance' after Iran's World Cup elimination, sparking diplomatic controversy.

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'Indescribably hurt' Son apologises for South Korea World Cup exit

South Korea captain Son Heung-min apologised for the team's early World Cup exit, saying he is 'indescribably hurt' and will 'run to death' for the nation's fans.

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Inside Paraguay's Tears of Joy Over Their Seismic World Cup Shock

How Paraguay marked one of the biggest wins in their footballing history with euphoric celebrations, as tears of joy and disbelief swept the nation.

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Canale scores winning penalty after Tah blazes over as Germany knocked out

Four-time winners Germany are knocked out of the 2026 World Cup on penalties as Jonathan Tah blazes over in sudden death before Jose Canale scores the winning penalty.

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'Terrible decision' - Germany have goal controversially disallowed by VAR

Germany's Jonathan Tah had an extra-time goal controversially disallowed by VAR for a foul by Waldemar Anton on Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill.

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45 minutes from Brazil humiliation - but 'Crafty Carlo' does it again

Half-time in Houston and Brazil's players trudged off facing another early World Cup exit. But we should have known better than to doubt Carlo Ancelotti.

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Martinelli Scores Stoppage-Time Winner to Send Brazil Through to Last 16

Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 95th-minute winner as Brazil came from behind to beat Japan, setting up a World Cup last-16 tie against Norway or Ivory Coast.

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Why 'big brother' Van Dijk is key to Dutch World Cup dreams

France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk is still the main man for his national team.

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