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England's route to the World Cup final: Here's who the Three Lions face en route to glory

England's path to the 2026 World Cup final is a thrilling and daunting challenge. After a straightforward group, the Three Lions will likely face a ma...

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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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France beat the heat: How Michael Olise and Les Bleus defied tough World Cup conditions

The opening round of the 2026 World Cup highlighted extreme temperature swings – from 32.9°C in Miami to 16.2°C in San Francisco – that directly affec...

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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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What We Learned From the First Round of World Cup 2026: Superstars, Records, and Heat Struggles

The opening round of FIFA World Cup 2026 has delivered a tournament shaped by superstars, shattered records, and European struggles in the North Ameri...

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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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Women’s World Cup Playoff Draw: England Face Greece While Scotland Get Tough Czechia Test

The Women's World Cup playoff draw has pitted England against Greece in the first round, with a potential final tie against Slovakia or Ukraine. Scotl...

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World Cup Can Still Make a Mockery of Predictions: Lessons From History

Early World Cup predictions are often doomed to fail, as history shows champions rarely start tournaments in top gear. From Argentina's 2022 shock los...

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Home nations learn Women's World Cup play-off opponents

The UEFA Women's World Cup play-off draw has set up crunch ties for the home nations and the Republic of Ireland. England face Greece in round one, wi...

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Messi or Mbappe? The Battle for Supremacy in the World Cup Openers

Analyzing the first round of World Cup 2026 matches, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe delivered masterclasses, but Mbappe’s statistical output gave him...

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Ten players who've caught the eye in the first week of the World Cup

The first round of the 2026 World Cup saw a host of standout performances. Sky Sports named ten players who caught the eye, including Erling Haaland’s...

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England Take the Handbrake Off as Ronaldo Stalls: World Cup Daily Recap

The Guardian's World Cup Daily podcast panel, featuring Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Nick Ames, Lucy Ward, and Jacob Steinberg, analyzed England's...

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