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Tuchel’s Four Selection Headaches: Bellingham vs Rogers, Saka Gamble and a Defensive Puzzle

England manager Thomas Tuchel is still weighing up four key selection dilemmas ahead of their World Cup opener against Croatia. Jude Bellingham looks...

4 weeks ago 38

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How Italia 90 Pioneered Sports Science for England: From Bleep Tests to Bukayo Saka's Fitness Gambles

In 1990, Bobby Robson's England became early adopters of sports science by hiring Prof John Brewer as the FA's first head of human performance. Using...

4 weeks ago 34

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Iran fight back twice to rescue thrilling draw against New Zealand in World Cup classic

Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in a thrilling World Cup Group G encounter at SoFi Stadium. Eli Just scored a first-half voll...

4 weeks ago 38

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Late Araújo Strike Denies Heroic Al-Owais as Uruguay Scrape Draw with Saudi Arabia

A dramatic World Cup Group H opener saw Uruguay snatch a late 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia, thanks to Mohammed Al-Owais's heroic goalkeeping and Maxi Ar...

4 weeks ago 56

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How many times have Uruguay won the World Cup?

{ "title": "How Many Times Have Uruguay Won the World Cup? Revisiting La Celeste’s Glorious History Amid 2026 Drama", "content": "As the 2026 Worl...

4 weeks ago 249

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Iran vs New Zealand: World Cup 2026 Group G Live – Preview, Team News, and Key Players as All Whites Chase Historic Win

Iran face New Zealand in a pivotal World Cup 2026 Group G clash at Boston Stadium, with both teams dreaming of a first-ever knockout berth. Iran, unde...

4 weeks ago 67

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Duck, duck, goal: how Merlin the feathered fan stole the show for Mexico at World Cup 2026

A duck named Merlin, dressed in Mexico's jersey, stole the show during their World Cup 2026 opening victory over South Africa. Originally a local cele...

4 weeks ago 341

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Bukayo Saka Defies Achilles Injury to Declare Readiness for England's World Cup Clash with Croatia

Bukayo Saka has acknowledged gambling on his fitness to play for England at the World Cup, declaring himself ready for the crucial Group G opener agai...

4 weeks ago 318

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Lukaku’s 22-Second Impact Denies Egypt Historic Victory as Belgium Snatch Draw

Romelu Lukaku needed just 22 seconds after coming on as a substitute to force an own goal and rescue a 1-1 draw for Belgium against Egypt in their Wor...

4 weeks ago 199

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Lukaku's Instant Impact Denies Egypt Historic First World Cup Win

Egypt's elusive wait for a first World Cup win extended to 92 years after Romelu Lukaku's instant impact off the bench earned Belgium a 1-1 draw in Se...

4 weeks ago 72

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England's World Cup Opener: Date, Time, and Venue for Croatia Clash Revealed

England's 2026 World Cup campaign kicks off on June 16 with a Group L opener against Croatia at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match, a repeat of...

4 weeks ago 257

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Human Rights Groups Warn World Cup Under Trump Will Be a ‘Bonanza of Sportswashing’

Human rights groups warn that the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada will be used by the Trump administration for 'sportswashing,' with fa...

2 months ago 138