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7 reasons Ivory Coast will finally break their World Cup curse after triumph in 2026 opener
Beyond the three points, here are seven reasons why we're convinced that this is finally the year when the Elephants reach the knockouts.

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Onuoha praises Diomande's impact in Ivory Coast's win over Ecuador

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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, latest news as Japan snatch draw - June 15

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Sweden rout Tunisia behind stunning Ayari brace

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Yasin Ayari scores twice as Sweden routs Tunisia 5-1


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JUNE 14 ACTION
Germany's demolition of Curaçao shows pros and cons of expanded World Cup

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Japan justify sleeper credentials with dramatic draw vs. Netherlands


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MOROCCO DRAW WITH BRAZIL
Morocco's Bouaddi made Casemiro, and Brazil, look old

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Dove on Bouaddi: 'A star was born' for Morocco in Brazil draw

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JUNE 15
The joy and wonder of Cabo Verde's unlikely World Cup journey

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De Bruyne excited to 'compete like old times' with Salah at World Cup

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FOLARIN BALOGUN
Why Folarin Balogun chose to play for USMNT instead of England or Nigeria

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Balogun makes this USMNT side better, including its star, Pulisic

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Could Partey's absence be a blessing for Ghana against Panama?

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Ghana vs. Panama - Antoine Semenyo's time to shine for Black Stars


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Roma to move for ex-Man United striker Greenwood?

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Men's transfer grades: Barcelona get a B for Gordon

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- Fae: Diomande will decide future after World Cup
- Ronaldo 'not Photoshop, incredible' - Vitinha
- Real Madrid announce Marc Cucurella signing
- Cape Verde will play 'without fear' against Spain
- Barca's Abdelkarim seen as next Salah - Egypt coach
- Kane 'a master of the game' - Croatia defender
- Somali ref Artan to receive full World Cup pay
- Why didn't Broos use Rele against Mexico? - Ertugral
- Yaya Toure bags first head coach gig, in Slovakia
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