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World Cup 2026 Red Card Suspension Rules: What Happens After a Sending Off?

With three red cards shown on the opening day of the World Cup 2026, understanding the suspension rules is crucial. A red card means an automatic one-...

2 months ago 118

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Scotland expects: The story of McTominay's World Cup so far

Scott McTominay has been an understated presence in Scotland's first two World Cup matches, a 1-0 win over Haiti and a 1-0 loss to Morocco. Despite an...

2 months ago 80

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Harry Kane's World Cup Transformation: Shearer on Why England's Captain Is a Different Beast in 2026

Alan Shearer explains why Harry Kane is a transformed figure at the 2026 World Cup. After a nightmare 2022 campaign where he failed to register a shot...

2 months ago 75

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Eloy Room’s Record-Equalling 15 Saves Earn Curacao Historic First World Cup Point

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room etched his name into World Cup folklore with a record-equalling 15 saves in a goalless draw against Ecuador, securing the...

2 months ago 79

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The Unmatched Joy of Experiencing Your Child’s First World Cup

Alex Bysouth of BBC Sport reflects on the profound joy of introducing his young son to the FIFA World Cup. After years of toddler indifference, a sudd...

2 months ago 55

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Does It Matter If Scotland Lose and Still Make World Cup History?

Scotland face Brazil with a chance to make history by reaching the World Cup knockout stage, but their anemic attack has sparked debate over whether a...

2 months ago 53

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Salah Inspires Egypt to Historic First World Cup Win as 92-Year Pain Ends

Mohamed Salah’s stunning second-half display fired Egypt to their first-ever World Cup finals win, ending a 92-year wait. After New Zealand took a sho...

2 months ago 102

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Puma's Ultraweave in the Spotlight as Four World Cup Shirts Tear During Matches

Four players at the 2026 World Cup have had their shirts ripped during matches, all of which were manufactured by Puma using the brand's ultra-lightwe...

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Rade Bogdanovic Apologises for Racist Remarks During World Cup Broadcast

Former Atletico Madrid striker Rade Bogdanovic has apologised for racist comments made during a live World Cup broadcast on Serbian television. While...

2 months ago 71

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Madueke's Remarkable Revival: From Arsenal Petition to World Cup Starter

After a fan petition greeted his £50m move from Chelsea to Arsenal last summer, Noni Madueke has enjoyed a dramatic turnaround. The 24-year-old winger...

2 months ago 67

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Thomas Frank: 'He's stored in a hard disk in my head' – How World Cup viewing shapes a manager's transfer thinking

Former Brentford boss Thomas Frank explains how he balances fandom and scouting at the World Cup. In a BBC Sport column, he reveals that watching game...

2 months ago 84

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Lionel Messi Shatters World Cup Goal Record and Strikes Again as Argentina Cruise Past Austria

Lionel Messi became the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading goal scorer with a record-breaking 17th goal, then added an 18th, as Argentina defeated Aust...

2 months ago 67