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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, latest news as it happened - June 21
It's day 11 at the World Cup, and after Curaçao made history on Saturday, follow all the news from another busy day at the tournament here, with ESPN.
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Doku criticised over plan to go home for birth
Belgium winger Jérémy Doku has faced criticism after he said he plans to leave Belgium's World Cup base camp when his wife is due to give birth.
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Ivory Coast nearly beating Germany wasn't a surprise to anyone paying attention
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Ivory Coast want to emulate Morocco '22 as Fae eyes semifinal run
Ivory Coast boss slams Germany's 'lack of fair play'
Klinsmann: Germany 'really struggled' despite late win vs. Ivory Coast
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Klinsmann: Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande a 'very special player'
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Clint Capela puts Congo DR's Noah Sadiki on a poster
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World Cup permutations - What does every African team need to progress?
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Messi, Haaland, Mbappé, Kane: Who will be the World Cup's top scorer?
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How European teams are trying to beat the World Cup heat
'Every team does it': How World Cup sides thwart opponents' spy efforts
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In a tournament of 'super subs,' Germany's Undav steals the show in comeback win
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Koeman: We have more confidence after victory vs. Sweden
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In FIFA World Cup's milestone 1,000th match, Japan arise to make history of their own
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How close is this? Japan denied a goal by millimeters, but remember 2022 vs. Spain?
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LIVE: Charani's double-wicket maiden dents SA
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Eagles' Bernard feels Nigeria has NFL talent in abundance
Top Videos
Top Headlines
- Bielsa joins World Cup hydration break critics
- Saka in race to be fit for England's Ghana clash
- Brazil's Raphinha (thigh) WCup return uncertain
- Dalot: Portugal prepped for team, Ronaldo critics
- Troost-Ekong backs Ghana for draw vs. England
- Renard: Tunisia must be 'collectively perfect' vs. Japan
- Madrid: No contact with Bayern, France's Olise
Tables, fixtures and scores
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Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
