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'It's very Bond': Fashion experts on the England squad's off-pitch look
What experts make of the men's team's official off-duty fashion as they prepare for their first World Cup match.
DetailsMessi Hat-Trick Makes History as Argentina Beat Algeria 3-0 in World Cup Opener
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their 2026 World Cup Group J opener on June 17. With his 14th World Cup goal, Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose to become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.
DetailsFrom Tragedy to World Cup History: The Story of Iraq's Scorer Hussein
Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein's journey to the World Cup is one that could easily have taken a different turn, but his resilience and talent have etched his name in history.
DetailsEngland will not adapt style despite USA heat - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.
Details'Dear, oh dear!' - Goalkeeping howler gifts Haaland a second goal
Erling Haaland will not have an easier goal at this World Cup as Iraq goalkeeper Jalal Hassan's shocking error gifts the Norway striker a tap-in.
DetailsPartey to miss Ghana's World Cup opener after visa appeal rejected
Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener after an appeal against the decision not to grant him a visa is turned down.
DetailsSpurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal with Brighton
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52m deal with Brighton for Netherlands international defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who is set to leave the Seagulls.
DetailsLittle 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.
DetailsTuchel's Defensive Gambles and What They Say About Alexander-Arnold?
England head coach Thomas Tuchel's high-risk defensive selection for the World Cup qualifiers was exposed by Tino Livramento's injury, as Trent Alexander-Arnold is snubbed again, raising questions about the right-back position.
DetailsUp 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.
DetailsIran's World Cup Debut Amid 'Oppression and Tension'
On the opening day of the 2026 World Cup, Iran's team finally took the field after overcoming visa issues, last-minute accommodation changes, and cross-border travel. Captain Taremi admitted the team felt 'oppression and tension' throughout their stay in the U.S.
DetailsJust's rise from Austrian second tier to World Cup breakout star
BBC Scotland charts a rapid rise that has taken the Motherwell attacking midfielder from second-division football to the game's grandest stage.
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