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Class Acts: The Maths Teacher Who Taught Argentina’s Álvarez and Fernández

A heartwarming tale from Argentina as a former maths teacher, Luciana Alvarengue, shares her pride in having taught World Cup winners Enzo Fernández a...

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Luka Modric's 20-Year England Torment: Can the Croatia Maestro Do It One More Time at World Cup 2026?

Luka Modric, the 40-year-old Croatian maestro, has been a persistent nightmare for England across two decades, from a Euro 2008 qualifier to the 2018...

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Who should start England's World Cup opener vs Croatia? Sky Sports writers pick their XIs

England face Croatia in their 2026 World Cup opener, and Thomas Tuchel has several selection dilemmas. The No.10 battle between Jude Bellingham and Mo...

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Tuanzebe: 'I'm not a politician, but football can change DR Congo'

Axel Tuanzebe speaks about DR Congo's first World Cup in 52 years, the weight of representing a nation in crisis, and his belief that football can spa...

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Why Cristiano Ronaldo's Final World Cup Could Be His Best Shot at Glory

Portugal enter World Cup 2026 as genuine contenders, no longer dark horses. A squad featuring PSG stars Vitinha, João Neves, and Nuno Mendes, alongsid...

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David Squires’ Biting Take on World Cup Commercialism Hits the Mark

David Squires’ latest cartoon for The Guardian tackles the rampant commercialism of the 2026 World Cup, poking fun at advertising saturation, sponsore...

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Tunisia Appoint Cult Manager After Horror World Cup Start

Tunisia have appointed a cult manager after a disastrous start to their World Cup campaign, as reported by FourFourTwo. The previous coach was sacked...

2 months ago 73

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Fans Land ‘Dream Job’ Watching All 104 World Cup Games from a Custom Cube in Times Square

Fox Sports has turned a handful of football fans into instant celebrities by paying them $50,000 each to watch every match of the 2026 World Cup from...

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Romario: Brazil 'Grateful to Baggio', Baresi 'Most Difficult' Opponent

Brazilian icon Romario granted a revealing interview reflecting on the 1994 World Cup final, describing his nation’s gratitude toward Roberto Baggio f...

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How Algeria Won Over a Kansas Town – and Became the World Cup’s Unlikeliest Love Affair

Algeria’s decision to base their World Cup camp in Lawrence, Kansas, has sparked an unlikely and heartwarming love affair. The college town of 100,000...

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The Impossible Mission? Why Argentina's World Cup Defence Faces Historic Hurdles

Argentina enter World Cup 2026 aiming to become the first nation to retain the trophy on a different continent since Brazil in 1962. History is agains...

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Jordan's Unlikely Path: From Redknapp to a Date with Messi at World Cup 2026

Jordan's remarkable journey to their first World Cup has been marked by heartbreak, high-profile managerial experiments, and an unyielding passion for...

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