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Latest World Cup update: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 to secure passage to the Round of 32, and said a meeting with Lionel Messi "would be top." Colombia's 1-0 win over DR Congo leaves the
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Latest World Cup update: Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace against Uzbekistan on 23 June 2026 to become the first player to score at six separate World Cup tournaments, giving Portugal a vital 2-0 lead in Group K.
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Latest from the 2026 World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on June 23 to put Portugal 2-0 up against Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six different World Cups and extending his career goal tally, according to reports.
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Latest team news: Portugal need a win in Group K and World Soccer Talk projects Cristiano Ronaldo to start against Uzbekistan on 23 June 2026 (17:00 UTC); projected XIs and tactical notes ahead of kickoff.
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Latest: Brazil icon Roberto Carlos says Lionel Messi’s role as Argentina’s on-field reference point — and the side’s continuity under their coach — gives the reigning champions a clear advantage in the 2026 World Cup race.
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Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in their 2026 World Cup Group match on June 21. Here’s the final score, pre-match TV and streaming details for US viewers, the tactical context and what the result means for both teams.
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Latest World Cup update: Lamine Yamal scored in the 10th minute to open Spain's 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia on 21 June 2026, becoming the eighth-youngest scorer in tournament history at 18 years and 343 days.
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Latest World Cup result: Germany beat Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 on 20 June 2026. Our concise match summary covers the final score, kickoff time, key takeaways and what the outcome could mean next.
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Latest squad update: Brazil confirm Raphinha has a muscle injury to his right thigh after the 3-0 win over Haiti and will miss Matchday 3 against Scotland. He will stay with the squad for intensive treatment while Neymar is named to face
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Latest World Cup update: the USA beat Australia 2-0 on 19 June 2026 without Christian Pulisic because of a calf issue. Mauricio Pochettino relied on Ricardo Pepi and tactical adjustments to overcome Australia’s five-man low block—what we
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Latest World Cup update: Teboho Mokoena’s 83rd-minute penalty earned South Africa a 1-1 draw with Czechia on 18 June 2026. His celebration recreated Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Siuuu’ and a second tribute, underscoring Ronaldo’s continuing
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Latest World Cup update: Portugal were held 1-1 by DR Congo on June 17, 2026, and DR Congo midfielder Ngalayel Mukau told reporters Ronaldo 'isn't the same' now — comments that sharpen questions over the Portugal captain's form and
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Latest team news: Lionel Scaloni is reportedly set to change Argentina's starting XI for the World Cup Matchday 2 clash with Austria despite Lionel Messi's hat-trick vs Algeria; right-back, centre-forward and left-back are among the
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Latest analysis: Sky Sports reviews what we learned from the first round of World Cup 2026 group games in the USA, Canada and Mexico and outlines the themes and questions to watch next.
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Latest World Cup update: on June 15 Spain were held 0-0 by Cabo Verde while Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1. A Sky Sports column warns early results can make tournament predictions look foolish — here’s what to take from two contrasting openings.
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Latest squad update: Raphael Varane and Olivier Giroud will not be part of France's 2026 World Cup squad — Varane through retirement after a 2024 injury and Giroud after stepping away post-Euro 2024. Their absences shape selection and
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Latest Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 preview: Georgios Donis took over in April and faces an immediate test as the Green Falcons open against Uruguay on 15 June 2026. We assess tactics, key players and their path through a demanding Group H.
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Latest World Cup update: Germany thrashed Curaçao 7-1 on 14 June 2026 and Sports Mole says Nathaniel Brown’s display has put Manchester United’s reported £47.7m missed opportunity under the microscope.
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Latest squad news: Brazil will begin their World Cup campaign without Chelsea youngsters Estevao and João Pedro. Estevao misses out through a major hamstring injury; João Pedro was left out for tactical balance and experience.
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Sports Mole's June 13 World Cup preview outlines Portugal's bid to reach a first World Cup final and give Cristiano Ronaldo the one major trophy missing from his career, plus recent warm-up results and what to watch.
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Cyle Larin came off the bench to equalise for co‑hosts Canada in their 1-1 World Cup opener with Bosnia & Herzegovina on 12 June 2026, scoring with his first touch 121 seconds after coming on to salvage a point.
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In Mexico's 2026 World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca on June 11, coach Javier Aguirre left veterans Guillermo Ochoa and Santiago Gimenez on the bench, handing Raul Rangel the starting goalkeeper role while Raul Jimenez led the attack. The
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Sports Mole's latest predicted XI for Brazil highlights a right-back dilemma for manager Carlo Ancelotti ahead of Saturday's World Cup 2026 Group C clash with Morocco — a tactical decision that could shape Brazil's wide play and defensive
Read storyLatest: The World Cup 2026 begins on 11 June as Mexico host South Africa in the opening match (kickoff 19:00 UTC). Transfermarkt highlights Cristiano Ronaldo's struggles and flags several players to watch as fans from 48 nations descend
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