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Rabiot Raises Concerns Over MetLife Stadium Pitch: 'More Like an Artificial Surface'
France midfielder Adrien Rabiot has raised concerns about the quality of the pitch at MetLife Stadium, describing it as 'more like an artificial surface' during a pre-match press conference.
DetailsEmotional 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 football'.
DetailsWorld Cup Quiz: England's Previous Opening Games
Test your knowledge of England's previous opening games at World Cups. How much can you remember?
DetailsListen: Latest from Scotland at World Cup & Rangers' Big Decision
As big teams slip up, is Scotland's win looking better by the day?
DetailsEngland's World Cup Begins
England's World Cup opener is almost here, as the Three Lions prepare to launch their campaign with high hopes.
DetailsThe Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory
Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.
Details'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.
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