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Get ready for the biggest World Cup ever! What you need to know about all 48 teams
NIGERIA
Nigeria show depth but late lapse costs victory over Lewa's Poland
Eric Chelle's near-impeccable record as Nigeria coach continued on Wednesday.
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2026 International Friendly
Ivory Coast's Diomande on his own journey as World Cup approaches
Ivory Coast wonderkid Yan Diomande is not chasing comparisons with Michael Olise or anyone else, with the youngster insisting he's focusing only on himself as his first FIFA World Cup approaches.
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SOUTH AFRICA
FIFA WORLD CUP
Bafana players line up to sign lone fan's jersey, take selfies
South Africa's base for the FIFA World Cup is in Pachuca in Mexico, and they have received a warm welcome since their (slightly late) arrival this week, especially from one young fan who had the time of his life on Wednesday.
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AFRICAN WOMEN'S POWER RANKINGS
Sister Act! Tabitha Chawinga stars in France while Temwa sparkles in NWSL
Malawi star Temwa Chawinga returned to her scorching best in May in the NWSL for the Kansas City Current, while her sister Tabitha Chawinga did the most for Lyon in France.
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TOP HEADLINES
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Why Liverpool sacked Slot and how Iraola's Klopp comparisons set up his successor
Arne Slot was sacked after two vastly different seasons at Anfield, but what must Andoni Iraola do to ensure he avoids a similar fate?
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Premier League giants hit managerial reset button, but who will capitalize?
The Premier League season ended just nine days ago, but Arne Slot's dismissal as Liverpool manager means the biggest clubs are preparing for a new battle at the top already.
NBA
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Knicks steal Game 1! Biggest takeaways and what we learned from the NBA Finals
NBA insiders break down the biggest takeaways and what to watch for the Knicks-Spurs series showdown in the Finals.
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'None of us know what the hell we're going to do to stop him': Welcome to the NBA's Victor Wembanyama era
Three decades ago, another generational big man led his team to the NBA Finals in his third season. That man was Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal.
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye move for West Ham's Fernandes
After getting relegated with West Ham last season, could Mateus Fernandes make a move for Liverpool? Transfer Talk has the latest.
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2026 International Friendly
What did we learn from first glimpse of Queiroz's Black Stars?
Tuesday's international friendly against Wales in Cardiff gave Ghana fans a first opportunity to experience life for the Black Stars under new head coach Carlos Queiroz.
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Top Videos
Top Headlines
- Shnaider stuns No. 1 Sabalenka at French Open
- Spain coach expects Yamal to be fit for WC opener
- France's Deschamps eases Saliba back injury fears
- Ibrahima Konaté shares struggles amid tragedies
- Sources: Liverpool set to keep promising young star
- Madrid chief Pérez vows to confirm big signing
- Sources: Liverpool reach deal to appoint Iraola
- Argentina's Martínez: I'll be fit for World Cup
Tables, fixtures and scores
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Latest scores
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Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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