Ranking all 48 World Cup teams after round one
Lionel Messi (centre) stole the show with an opening hat-trick but that is not enough to secure top spot for holders Argentina - Jay Biggerstaff/ReutersHow much can you read into one round of
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Cape Verde makes history, Iran left waiting & Senegal shatters records
Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl (13) battles for the ball with Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento (19) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. - Copyright © africanews AP PhotoHistory made. C
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Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
The Barcelona teenager had been a second-half substitute in Spain's opening Group H game against Cape Verde, but he was unable to inspire his side to victory as the 2010 winners laboured to a deeply frustrating goalless draw.BBC Sport - Lamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first World C
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Curacao stun Ecuador at World Cup as former Premier League boss holds back tears
Curacao boss Dick Advocaat was holding back tears following his side's superb draw at the World Cup against Ecuador. Just days after a humiliating 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Germany, the tiny Caribbean island nation, home to just over 158,000 people, dug deep to claim a hard-fought goalless dr
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Erling Haaland takes centre stage on World Cup debut as Norway give FIFA a boost
Whatever Kylian Mbappe can do, Erling Haaland can match.After the France superstar kicked off his 2026 World Cup campaign with a fantastic brace, Haaland followed suit.Norway had not reached a World Cup for 28 years, but did not look rusty in their opener against Iraq - playing in t
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Man Utd decide Manuel Ugarte price as Ruben Amorim looks to save outcast
AC Milan are eyeing a move to save Manuel Ugarte from his torrid spell at Manchester United. United are eager to offload Ugarte to the highest bidder this summer, with Italian heavyweights Milan weighing up a deal that would see the Uruguayan midfielder reunited with Ruben Amorim. United brought
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16 players who could use World Cup to get a big transfer in Europe
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest stage in sports, and thanks to an expanded 48-team format for 2026, every player knows this is the biggest audience they'll ever command.It's the kind of spectacle that can launch careers and generate blockbuster transfers, as excitement over particular pl
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Armband on! Flamengo graduate Vini Jr to captain Real Madrid v Barça
Real Madrid (ESP) have announced their lineup for this Sunday’s (10) El Clásico. As a result, coach Arbeloa decided that the merengue captain will be Vini Jr., a breakout talent from Flamengo. The match against Barcelona (ESP), at Camp Nou, could decide the La Liga champion.See Real Mad
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Kylian Mbappe 'stuns Real Madrid teammates' with announcement before Barcelona showdown
Kylian Mbappe will not be part of the Real Madrid squad to take on Barcelona at the Nou Camp this evening, having pulled up in training. Reports from Marca, claim the 27-year-old 'stunned his team-mates' near the end of their final training session on Saturday on the eve of El Clasico.The
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Man Utd launch £52m swap deal offer for Real Madrid star with Ratcliffe behind ‘incredible proposal
Man Utd have made an offer to swap some of their players for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde ahead of the summer, according to reports.The Red Devils spent over £200m on new signings last summer as they made their attack the priority with Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin