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Yamal kickstarts Spain's World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay
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Yamal kickstarts Spain's World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay

Lamine Yamal starred as Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0, while Cape Verde earned a stunning 2-2 draw with Uruguay to keep their World Cup dream alive

Mexico become first team to reach knockout stage, Canada secure historic first World Cup win
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Mexico become first team to reach knockout stage, Canada secure historic first World Cup win

Mexico qualified first for the World Cup last 32 after beating South Korea 1-0, while Canada recorded their maiden World Cup victory with a 6-0 rout of Qatar

Masood Fakhri: Pakistan’s first football superstar
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Masood Fakhri: Pakistan’s first football superstar

Long before Pakistan produced modern football stars, Masood Fakhri had already earned his place as the nation’s first football superstar

Harry Kane double fires England World Cup bid as Ronaldo's Portugal stumble
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Harry Kane double fires England World Cup bid as Ronaldo's Portugal stumble

England kicked off their World Cup journey with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia in Group L

Messi equals World Cup goals record with hat-trick as Argentina rout Algeria 3-0
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Messi equals World Cup goals record with hat-trick as Argentina rout Algeria 3-0

Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City

Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener as Spain stunned by Cape Verde
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Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener as Spain stunned by Cape Verde

Iran fought back twice to draw 2-2 with New Zealand, while Spain were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in a day of World Cup shocks

Germany crush Curacao 7-1, Japan thwart Dutch at World Cup as Iran arrive in US
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Germany crush Curacao 7-1, Japan thwart Dutch at World Cup as Iran arrive in US

Germany thrashed World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 as Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands and Iran finally landed in the US amid political tensions

Otis Khan: From setbacks to stardom in Pakistan’s historic triumph
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Otis Khan: From setbacks to stardom in Pakistan’s historic triumph

The former Manchester United academy player has finally had his moment of triumph, being named Player of the Tournament at the 2026 Diamond Jubilee Cup in the Maldives

South Korea come from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup
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South Korea come from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup

South Korea rallied from a goal down to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in their 2026 World Cup Group A opener, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winner

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in World Cup 2026 opener amid three red cards
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Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in World Cup 2026 opener amid three red cards

Mexico defeated nine-man South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener at the Azteca, with Quinones and Jimenez scoring and three players sent off

FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off amid high ticket prices and visa controversy
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FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off amid high ticket prices and visa controversy

The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday as FIFA defends record ticket prices and visa bans overshadow the biggest tournament in history

Pakistan football’s long road back
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Pakistan football’s long road back

From FIFA suspensions and years of inactivity to a historic final appearance, Pakistan football is finally finding its footing again

Perez re-elected as Real Madrid president, paving way for Mourinho return
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Perez re-elected as Real Madrid president, paving way for Mourinho return

Florentino Perez won 65% of the vote to beat challenger Enrique Riquelme, clearing the path for Jose Mourinho to be named Real Madrid manager

Lamine Yamal available for Spain's World Cup opener after injury
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Lamine Yamal available for Spain's World Cup opener after injury

Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams are set to return for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, a boost for the European champions

Pakistan qualifies for Diamond Jubilee Cup final
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Pakistan qualifies for Diamond Jubilee Cup final

Umar Nawaz and Harun Hamid scored as Pakistan beat Afghanistan 2-0 to reach the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament final

Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
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Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts

Iran's World Cup squad flies to Mexico after the US denied visas to key staff, sparking a furious response from Tehran days before the 2026 tournament begins

FIFA to allow disposable water bottles at World Cup games after outcry
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FIFA to allow disposable water bottles at World Cup games after outcry

FIFA reversed its water bottle ban on Friday, allowing fans one sealed disposable bottle at World Cup 2026 games in the US and Canada after a fan outcry

Mexico teachers storm government building days before 2026 World Cup
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Mexico teachers storm government building days before 2026 World Cup

Mexican teachers stormed the education ministry in Mexico City days before the World Cup opener, as President Sheinbaum vowed not to crack down on protests

'Messi, Maradona, Tim': NZ footballer's viral fan club hits 4 million
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'Messi, Maradona, Tim': NZ footballer's viral fan club hits 4 million

Tim Payne's viral fan club has surpassed four million followers after an Argentine influencer spotlighted the New Zealand defender before the World Cup

From Rocafonda to the World Cup: Lamine Yamal's meteoric rise
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From Rocafonda to the World Cup: Lamine Yamal's meteoric rise

Lamine Yamal's meteoric rise from Rocafonda's concrete pitches to the 2026 World Cup has turned his hometown into a symbol of football dreams

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