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Spain won't panic yet about Cape Verde draw, but they need Yamal fit and firing
Spain have a history of starting slowly at World Cups before finding their form, but nobody -- not even them -- expected to open 2026 with a draw against tiny Cape Verde.
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Burley slams 'extremely pedestrian' Spain after Cape Verde draw
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Hayes and Postecoglou lead praise for Cape Verde
Egypt, Belgium tie as Lukaku makes instant impact
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Nicol: Mo Salah's attitude has to change
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LIVE: Uruguay take on Saudi Arabia
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MEN'S WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD
'Finally': Norway star Erling Haaland on fulfilling World Cup dream
ANIMALS TAKE OVER THE WORLD CUP
When animal World Cup predictions go wrong
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ESPN meets viral duck in Mexico jersey
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WORLD CUP INSIGHT
So close! Germany nearly got a World Cup Scorigami, but what is that?
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Explained: How a chip in the ball allowed World Cup's fastest-ever sub goal to stand
Kamada scores late equaliser as Japan hold Netherlands to draw
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Will Japan go further than the Netherlands at the World Cup?
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Germany's demolition of Curaçao shows pros and cons of expanded World Cup
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Robson: Germany's 7-1 win vs. Curaçao was a training game
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Scotland make World Cup drought worth the wait on winning return
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Haiti 0-1 Scotland: John McGinn scores winner as Tartan Army end World Cup drought, top Group C
Steve Clarke hails Scotland's 'special' first World Cup win in 36 years
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DAY 3 REVIEW
Bailed out by Vinícius Júnior, Brazil are still a work in progress
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Swiss devastated as proud Qatar win 1st WC point
Australia shock Türkiye to go level with USMNT
THE HOME NATIONS PREPARE FOR THE WORLD STAGE
Inside England's World Cup prep: Tuchel's squad survive storms, heat in Florida
Key issues for Scotland at 2026 World Cup: Replacing Gilmour, protecting McTominay and who starts up front?
Can Thomas Tuchel lead England to World Cup victory?
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Rice hails England's 'frightening' attacking substitutes
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Tuchel: England can't be World Cup favourites
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AROUND THE TOURNAMENT
The World Cup of more: There's never been a tournament like this one
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Democratic concepts, authentic storytelling and nostalgia: What makes a good World Cup jersey?
For Brazil, 24 years after their last World Cup title, it's win or bust
THE WORLD CUP IS HERE
Final predictions for the World Cup: Champions, Golden Ball, breakout stars and more
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Džeko, Ronaldo, Modrić ... why are there so many over-40 players at the World Cup?
60 years of hurt - revisiting every England World Cup exit since 1966
WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR THE HOME NATIONS?
England's route to the 2026 World Cup final: Potential Brazil, Argentina knockout fixtures and why topping Group L is crucial
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Scotland's route through 2026 World Cup knockouts: France? Potential England tie? Can Steve Clarke's men spring a surprise?
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Predicting every game of the entire World Cup: All the teams and all the winners
ALL THE BUILD UP
Meet England's 2026 World Cup squad: All 26 players picked by Thomas Tuchel and why
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Meet Scotland's 2026 World Cup squad: All 26 players picked by Steve Clarke and why
QUIZ TIME!
Test your England knowledge in our World Cup quiz!
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FIFA WORLD CUP
Free World Cup 2026 predictor: Simulate your road to the final
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World Cup sticker shock: The ugly cost of the game's grand event
FIFA World Cup
Ashour gets Egypt's campaign up and running
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FIFA World Cup
World Cup Daily Live: Uruguay face Saudi Arabia in Group H
FIFA World Cup
Are Belgium too reliant on De Bruyne and Lukaku?
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- FIFA: 'No evidence' of racist gesture by VAR asst.
- Argentina 'calm' with Emi, Álvarez, Messi ready
- Saka 'ready to go' for WC opener amid injury fear
- Spain won't panic after draw with 'inferior' CV
- Hero Cape Verde GK Vozinha: 'Dream come true'
- Hayes and Postecoglou lead praise for Cape Verde
- Pulisic trains apart; Poch says U.S. star 'good'
England at World Cup 2026
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Who is playing at the 2026 World Cup today? Kick-off times and how to watch in the UK
The World Cup has begun - here's everything you need to know about who is playing when, and how you can watch them in the UK.
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England at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, results, how to watch, news, analysis, injuries, more
ESPN rounds up everything you need to know ahead of England's World Cup campaign.
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Scotland at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, results, how to watch, news, analysis, injuries, more
ESPN rounds up everything you need to know ahead of Scotland's World Cup campaign.
What you need to know
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Format, groups, full match schedule, more
Check out the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, along with everything you need to know about the tourney's format.
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World Cup group stage explained: Tiebreakers, third-place teams, more
Here's everything you need to know about what teams need to do to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup.
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How does offside work in soccer? Explaining one of the sport's key laws
Here's what you need to know about offside, why it exists and how it will be implemented at the 2026 World Cup.
