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World Cup 2026 - updates, news as Ghana hold England, Bafana brace for South Korea
Ghana held England to a 0-0 draw on Tuesday, but Congo DR lost 1-0 to Colombia. South Africa will likely need a win on Wednesday against South Korea to advance.
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South Africa look ahead to must-win clash with South Korea
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Is the rest of Africa really 'hate-watching' Bafana at the World Cup?
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South Africa vs. South Korea - Make or break time for Bafana Bafana
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Re-ranking all 10 African teams at the World Cup ahead of their final group game
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Gritty Ghana put bodies on the line to thwart Kane and co.
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Ronaldo underlines legacy, importance to Portugal with brace vs. Uzbekistan
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Will Barcelona-linked Oulai eclipse Bouaddi as Africa's World Cup breakout star?
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Salah writes World Cup history with Egypt - can he salvage international legacy?
The 'best men's football player' Championship Belt: Barnwell picks titleholders going back nearly 50 years
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Argentina built the perfect stage for Messi to break World Cup goal record
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Messi makes history and shows why Argentina star is the game's all-time best
Fashion police: How FIFA works to prevent World Cup kit clashes
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France star Kylian Mbappé is fast becoming 'Mr. World Cup'
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Haaland is on a collision course with Mbappé, and the World Cup is better for it
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- Nigeria extend Chelle contract, expand role to Olympic Eagles
- Ronaldo shuns reporter when asked about Messi
- Ouahbi: Morocco won't fear any potential L32 side
- Bafana to rely on Mbatha vs. S. Korea - Mofokeng
- Ancelotti: Brazil ready to battle Scotland 'fighters'
- Congo DR 'statue' fan finally makes it to World Cup
- Senegal's Mendy ruled out of WC decider vs Iraq
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