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The 2026 World Cup Team of the Tournament So Far (Without the Superstars)

The Guardian's team of the tournament so far highlights unsung heroes from the 2026 World Cup, featuring goalkeepers Josimar (Cape Verde) and Eloy Roo...

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'Stung' Spain Have Digested Shock Start but Know Repeat Is Not an Option

After a shock 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, Spain are under pressure to beat Saudi Arabia. Manager Luis de la Fuente gave his pl...

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FIFA Bans England Fans from Displaying St George's Cross at World Cup 2026

FIFA has banned England fans from displaying the St George's Cross in its traditional form at World Cup 2026 matches, ordering them to cover part of t...

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FIFA Bans Barrow AFC Flag Over Submarine Badge at World Cup

Barrow AFC fans have been told by FIFA they cannot display their club flag at World Cup 2026 matches because the submarine image on the badge is consi...

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Revealed: Two World Cup Matches Played in 'Severe Heat' as Guardian Analysis Exposes Player Safety Risks

A Guardian analysis has found that two opening-round matches at the 2026 World Cup were played in severe heat exceeding safety thresholds set by playe...

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ITV Dominates Opening Week of World Cup Ratings War with BBC

ITV has taken an early lead in the UK World Cup TV ratings battle, with England's 4-2 win over Croatia drawing 15.4 million viewers—the year's highest...

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Iran to Lodge Formal Complaint with FIFA Over ‘Oppressive’ World Cup Restrictions

Iran are set to file a formal complaint with FIFA over travel and accommodation restrictions that have disrupted their 2026 World Cup campaign. The te...

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Thomas Tuchel Wins Battle with FIFA to Move Photographers Away from England Bench During Anthems

England manager Thomas Tuchel has successfully persuaded FIFA to move photographers away from the substitutes' bench during national anthems at the 20...

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World Cup 2026: Numbers Behind the Drama – Stats Stories from the Opening Fixtures

A deep dive into the stats from the first round of the 2026 World Cup reveals slow build-ups, Premier League influences, set-piece dependence, and was...

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How Collina's time-wasting crackdown is slashing stoppage time at World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 has seen a dramatic drop in stoppage time compared to Qatar, with matches averaging 96 minutes instead of 100-plus. FIFA referees' chie...

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FIFA's Mandatory Hydration Breaks: Safety Measure or Broadcast Bonanza?

FIFA's introduction of mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at all 2026 World Cup matches has sparked controversy. Intended to protect players from...

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Hydration boos and surprise results: World Cup first round talking points

The 2026 World Cup’s first round saw FIFA’s new time-keeping approach—absorbing hydration breaks into regular play—draw boos from fans despite reducin...

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