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'It didn't sink in for decades': Gianluca Pagliuca reflects on Italy's painful 1994 World Cup final defeat

Gianluca Pagliuca, the former Italy goalkeeper, has revealed that the pain of losing the 1994 World Cup final took decades to sink in. In an interview...

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Tiny Cape Verde steal the show against Argentina in a performance to last in World Cup lore

Cape Verde's heroic 3-2 loss to Argentina in the World Cup last 32 will be remembered as one of the tournament's great underdog stories. The African m...

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World Cup Quiz: Test Your Memory of the Thrilling Last-32 Stage

The FIFA World Cup 2026's last-32 stage delivered six days of unforgettable drama, from Cape Verde's heroic display against Argentina to Michael Olise...

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England Arrive in Mexico Under Heavy Security Ahead of World Cup Showdown

England's World Cup squad has arrived in Mexico City amid heavy security for their last-16 tie against Mexico. The Three Lions were met by armed polic...

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World Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall

France have been ranked as the undisputed No. 1 in the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 power rankings after a dominant performance against Sweden, with Kyl...

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Eight of the World’s 10 Most Populous Nations Are Absent from the World Cup – What’s Holding Them Back?

Despite boasting some of the largest populations on Earth, nations like India, China, Indonesia, and Bangladesh are missing from the 2026 FIFA World C...

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World Cup 2026 last-16 power rankings: France undisputed No 1, England eighth, Paraguay bottom

BBC Sport's journalists have ranked the 16 teams remaining at the 2026 FIFA World Cup based on their performances so far. France top the list as overw...

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Brazil going out? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup last-16 matches

BBC Sport's Chris Sutton predicts a major World Cup upset with Norway eliminating Brazil on penalties in the last 16. He tips Erling Haaland to tormen...

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Declan Rice to start for England against Mexico despite injury concern in World Cup last 16 showdown

England face a hostile reception and potential kick-off chaos when they take on co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup 2026 last 16, but they have been hand...

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How to Buy Tickets for Mexico vs England: World Cup 2026 Last-16 Showdown

Mexico face England in the 2026 World Cup last 16 at Estadio Azteca on Sunday, July 5. Official tickets are sold exclusively through FIFA's ticketing...

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Cape Verde's Extra-Time Heroics Stun Argentina and Send Australia Packing

Cape Verde stunned Argentina by taking them to extra time in a World Cup thriller that experts call the game of the tournament so far. The Guardian's...

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Cape Verde's Heroics Can't Mask Africa's World Cup Underachievement, Argues Jonathan Wilson

Jonathan Wilson examines Africa's mixed World Cup campaign, noting Cape Verde's heroics against Argentina but warning that the continent's expanded re...

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