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Cape Verde's World Cup run delights diaspora community in UK

For as long as she can remember, 13-year-old Lauryn struggled to find a map that included Cape Verde. "Seeing our country shown across the world at the World Cup makes me feel incredibly proud," she says, after the tiny African island nation — known as Cabo Verde to the

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Pepe stars as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockout stage with brace

Nicolas Pepe rolled back the years with a magnificent individual performance to fire Ivory Coast into the World Cup knockout stage. The experienced attacker scored a historic brace against Curacao in New Jersey, ensuring the Elephants progressed beyond the group stage for the first time in their history with a

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Brazil demand referee banned after Vinicius Jr goal is disallowed

The Brazilian FA has filed a formal complaint to FIFA after a controversial refereeing decision in their World Cup clash with Scotland, demanding that the match official never take charge of their games again despite a 3-0 victory. The contentious moment came in the 21st minute when Vinicius Jr dispossessed

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Uruguay vs Spain: worldwide broadcasts and VPN guide

Todays game between Uruguay and Spain will kick-off at 27 Jun 2026, 01:00. International broadcasters include Match TV (Russia), TSN (Canada), FOX Sports (United States), CCTV-5 (China), Caze9TV (Brazil), SBS On Demand (Australia) and TVE La 1 (Spain), among others. A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, lets you establish

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Nico Paz deal could unlock Mourinho’s move for Inter defender

Real Madrid are weighing a complex transfer plan that would see them trigger a €9m buy-back clause to reclaim Nico Paz from Como and then offer the Italian side the chance to keep him permanently for €60m. Inter have emerged as serious suitors for the Argentine playmaker, a development that

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Yan Diomande addresses transfer rumours amid Liverpool interest

RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande has addressed mounting speculation about his future as Liverpool step up their pursuit of the Ivorian starlet. The 19-year-old winger has become one of the most sought-after properties in world football after a breakout season in the Bundesliga and a series of dazzling World Cup

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How to watch Belgium at World Cup 2026: VPN, broadcasters & schedule

Belgium’s group fixtures are set: June 15, 12:00 PM PDT — Belgium vs Egypt (1-1) at Seattle Stadium (Seattle, WA); June 21, 12:00 PM PDT — Belgium vs Iran at Los Angeles Stadium (Inglewood, CA); June 27, 6:00 PM PDT — New Zealand vs Belgium at Vancouver Stadium (Vancouver,

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Undav urges Germany to 'be nasty' after Ecuador defeat

Stuttgart forward Deniz Undav urged his Germany team-mates to become more "nasty" after a 2-1 defeat to Ecuador, saying the South Americans "were more aggressive and sharper than we were". The 29-year-old, who came on as a 60th-minute substitute, added: "We weren't as

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PSG target Guela Doue as Hakimi back-up after Ivory Coast World Cup form

Paris Saint-Germain have identified Strasbourg defender Guela Doue as an option to bolster their right-back depth ahead of the new season. Sporting director Luis Campos reopened the search after failing to recruit a specialist deputy last summer, with the club previously deploying midfielders Warren Zaire-Emery and Joao Neves as makeshift

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Anthony Elanga admits he 'didn't know' a draw would be enough

Sweden secured a place in the World Cup knockout stages after a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Japan. The match, scoreless at halftime, burst into life after the interval when Daizen Maeda put Japan ahead in the 56th minute before Anthony Elanga curled in an equaliser with his left foot. The

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Ex-Scotland star says Neymar looked 'sluggish' on Brazil return

Former Scotland international Craig Burley criticised Neymar after the forward's emotional return to the international stage, saying the attacker looked sluggish and questioning whether his inclusion was "just a sentimental pick." Burley made the comments while working as a television pundit on ESPN. Neymar came on

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Pulisic returns as Berhalter shines but late loss exposes USMNT defense

The scoreboard read Turkiye 3, USA 2, and the U.S. players formed a familiar midfield huddle — no screams or smiles, just togetherness after a late, gut‑punch finish. Defender Mark McKenzie said the gathering wasn’t for optics but to regroup: "It's not for optics. It&

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Harry Kane backed to become first England player at four World Cups

Former England captain Terry Butcher says Harry Kane can extend his international career enough to reach a fourth World Cup, a feat no Englishman has yet managed. Butcher pointed to the longevity of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have reached six tournaments, and added that he expects Kane to

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Mourinho wants Roma v Sevilla replay — "Without Anthony Taylor"

José Mourinho told the Beast Mode On Podcast he would like one match from his coaching career replayed: the Roma v Sevilla Europa League final. He singled out the referee, saying: "Roma - Sevilla, Europa League final. Without Anthony Taylor!" The fixture ended with Sevilla prevailing on penalties,

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Brazil vs Japan World Cup 2026 preview

Brazil and Japan meet in the World Cup Round of 32 on June 29, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00 GMT (15:00 EST) at NRG Stadium in Houston. Five-time champions Brazil carry tournament expectations, while Japan arrive as a disciplined, dangerous side capable of upsetting elite teams in knockout

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Mourinho hails Messi's World Cup, vows to take a national job one day

José Mourinho said he was delighted Lionel Messi finally won a World Cup, the one major trophy that had eluded him. Messi led Argentina to global glory in Qatar in 2022, scoring seven goals and winning the Golden Ball. Reflecting on that tournament, Mourinho said: "The Messi World Cup

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Socceroos reach World Cup last 32 after draw with Paraguay

Australia needed only a draw against Paraguay, and a goalless result in the San Francisco Bay Area stadium secured the Socceroos a place in the World Cup knockout rounds for the third time in their history. A much-changed Australia side controlled large parts of the match, but with both teams

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Ancelotti praises Neymar's childlike passion after World Cup return

Carlo Ancelotti hailed Neymar's enduring passion, likening the veteran forward's enthusiasm to that of a young boy after the Santos star returned to action at the 2026 World Cup. Neymar came on as a 72nd-minute substitute as Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 at the Hard Rock Stadium

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José Mourinho backs England and Portugal as World Cup favourites

Speaking on the Beast Mode On Podcast, José Mourinho backed Cristiano Ronaldo and his native Portugal to stake a serious claim for World Cup glory, while ranking England among the favourites. Having recently returned to Real Madrid for a second spell at the Bernabeu, he also explained why he is

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Valencia urges Man Utd to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold

Manchester United legend Antonio Valencia has urged his former club to pursue Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, arguing the defender has the personality to thrive at Old Trafford despite his Liverpool background. Alexander-Arnold has struggled for game time in Spain since joining on a free transfer, with new Madrid boss

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José Mourinho says he took a pain-killing injection to prove a point

José Mourinho revealed on the Beast Mode On Podcast that he once took a pain-killing injection to prove a point to an injured player. The player told him he was "crazy" and still refused the jab. The newly-appointed Real Madrid boss said he expects a 'win at

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How to watch Turkiye vs USA worldwide (kick-off 26 Jun 2026, 03:00)

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help you access your usual streaming service more securely or from a different country to bypass geo-restrictions. Today's game between Turkiye and USA will kick off at 26 Jun 2026, 03:00. Broadcasters around the world include beIN Sports, DAZN, ITV, FOX

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Paraguay vs Australia: broadcasts and VPN guide

Paraguay face Australia in a World Cup match kicking off on 26 Jun 2026 at 03:00. Broadcast coverage is available worldwide, with channels including TSN (Canada), CCTV 5+ (China), Fox Sports (United States), CazéTV (Brazil), SBS (Australia), ZEE5 (India) and Telefe (Argentina), alongside beIN SPORTS CONNECT and other regional

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Neymar: 'I love him very much' as he keeps talking with Messi

Neymar opened up on his long-standing friendship with Lionel Messi after returning to the international stage with Brazil. The Santos forward made a cameo in Brazil’s 3-0 World Cup win over Scotland, marking his first competitive minutes for the Selecao in nearly three years when he entered in the

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Mikel Oyarzabal on Barcelona links and Lamine Yamal support

Mikel Oyarzabal has addressed the speculation linking him with Barcelona while with Spain at the World Cup. The 29-year-old Real Sociedad captain says he remains a pillar of the national side and is drawing on his experience to navigate transfer talk and the rise of teenager Lamine Yamal. Oyarzabal arrives