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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FIFA cancel World Cup hydration break after France chaos forces decision
The hydration break was abandoned in the second half of France's World Cup clash against Iraq. The anticipated scorching temperatures across North America prompted FIFA to announce last December that it would introduce three-minute breaks midway through each half at all 104 matches of this summer
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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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France facing Dembele dilemma as Mbappe and Olise partnership thrives
Despite a stellar club season that saw him reinvent himself as a pivotal creative force for Paris Saint-Germain, Ousmane Dembele appears to be struggling to carve out a definitive role within Didier Deschamps' France squad at the World Cup.The opening match against Senegal, a 3-1 victory f
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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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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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Olise Dismisses Real Madrid “UCL Kings” Label After Shock Exit
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise reacted with visible surprise after helping his side eliminate Real Madrid from the UEFA Champions League, while also questioning their long-held “Kings of the competition” reputation.The Nigerian-French star sparked debate in European football with h
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Klopp demands £69m Newcastle star in ‘two active negotiations’ ahead of Real Madrid appointment
Jurgen Klopp has requested three specific new signings at Real Madrid as he continues to demand a squad overhaul in order to take the job, according to reports.Los Blancos opted to sack Xabi Alonso on Monday after Real Madrid lost the Spanish Super Cup final 3-2 to arch-rivals Barcelona on
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Agent Luka Modric?! AC Milan aim to use Croatia international to help land his former Real Madrid team-mate
AC Milan are planning to use Croatia legend Luka Modric to help land his former Real Madrid team-mate Andriy Lunin in case their star goalkeeper Mike Maignan exits the club as a free agent. Maignan, a France international, looks set to leave the Italian club at the end of the season, with no new
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Arsenal to bid €45m in shock January signing as Berta goes ‘all out’ for ‘Mbappe-like’ attacker
Arsenal are preparing to bid roughly €45m in January for a player who might not help their title challenge one bit, while Andrea Berta is reportedly going ‘all out’ to sign a forward compared to Kylian Mbappe and a recent Arsenal signing has been branded ‘Raheem Sterling 2.0’.Ars