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Messi, Mbappe & Vini jr - best World Cup goals from round one
Watch the best goals from the first round of games at the World Cup, including memorable strikes from Argentina's Lionel Messi, France's Kylian Mbappe and Brazil's Vinici...
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Ajay Mitchell pushes back international duties with Belgium due to injury
Bypassing the upcoming FIBA Window to prioritize rehabilitation following physical setback, 23-year-old Ajay Mitchell leaves winless Belgium to pursue FIBA World Cup 2027...
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From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first game
All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.
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Halilovic and Webb spark Basketball Champions League roster overhaul
Basketball Champions League outfits land impact veterans to continue building their lineups ahead of the upcoming 2026–27 campaign.
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New York Knicks accept White House invitation following NBA championship
Celebrating their first NBA title in 53 years, the New York Knicks accept a White House invitation from United States president Donald Trump, making them the first champi...
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Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal
Abbosbek Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first-ever goal at a World Cup final, tapping in an equaliser against Colombia.
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Aris officially brings in former NBA forward E.J. Liddell
Penning a two-year contract, 25-year-old E.J. Liddell takes his talents to Greece.
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Kristaps Porzingis eyes value in new short-team Warriors deal
The Golden State Warriors are actively pursuing a team-friendly contract extension with unrestricted free agent Kristaps Porzingis.
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Luis Diaz steals the show for Colombia in win over Uzbekistan
In a World Cup where superstars have stepped up, Luis Diaz joined the party by registering a goal and an assist in Colombia’s 3-1 win over Uzbekistan.
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What are the patches on some shirts at the World Cup?
England captain Harry Kane was seen wearing a special patch on his England shirt - why are they there and who else gets to wear them?
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Ghana score late winner to break Panama hearts
Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada.
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Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks
Supporters are booing them, coaches are using them, players are adapting to them - mid-half hydration breaks are affecting everyone at the World Cup in different ways.
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Yirenkyi breaks Panama hearts with late Ghana winner
Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scores the only goal from close range in the 95th minute to break Panama hearts in their World Cup Group L match in Toronto.
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Ghana score dramatic 95th-minute winner against Panama
Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner for Ghana as they beat Panama 1-0 in a dramatic finale to this Group L clash in Toronto.
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Are goalkeepers struggling with the World Cup ball?
Joe Hart, Wayne Rooney and Mark Chapman discuss whether goalkeepers are struggling to get to grips with the World Cup ball, after a number of long range goals.
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This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun
Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.
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'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form
Jude Bellingham says the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during the World Cup.
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Drone brought down near South Korea training base
The Mexican military reportedly intercepts and brings down an unregistered drone seen flying over South Korea's training base before their Group A match with co-hosts Mex...
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Uzbekistan vs Colombia LIVE!
Uzbekistan vs Colombia LIVE!
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Liverpool trigger winger Munoz's £34.6m release clause
Liverpool are set to sign winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after triggering his release clause.
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