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Spain book blockbuster semi-final with France after more Merino heroics

Spain booked a blockbuster semi-final meeting with France after beating Belgium 2-1 thanks to last-gasp specialist Mikel Merino in Los Angeles.

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Mbappe magic sees off Morocco as France skipper shrugs off penalty miss

Kylian Mbappe shrugged off a missed penalty to star as France beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston to clinch their spot in the semi-finals of the World Cup.

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Haaland double fires Norway into World Cup quarter-finals

Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway knock out five-time champions Brazil, and progress to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

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Shelter-in-place order at Azteca before Mexico-England because of weather

The Azteca Stadium issues a shelter-in-place order because of severe weather before the last-16 World Cup tie between Mexico and England.

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Real Madrid plot £188m Olise deal - Monday's gossip

Real Madrid are preparing a mammoth deal for Michael Olise, Tottenham exploring move for Rafael Leao, while Newcastle target Angelo Stiller, plus more.

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Quansah set to start at right-back for England

Jarell Quansah is set to start at right back for England against Mexico in the World Cup round-of-16 tie at the Azteca stadium.

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USA striker Balogun's one-game ban suspended by Fifa

Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by Fifa.

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Newcastle sign Toure for £43m - what will he bring to club?

Newcastle United reporter Ciaran Kelly looks at why the club have bought forward Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £43m.

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Chelsea's Santos considered as Man Utd look to solve midfield issues

After missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, are Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Chelsea's Andrey Santos now heading Man Utd's list of midfield targets?

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Mexico fans fail in bid to wake up England players

England players feel little to no impact of Mexico fans attempting to disturb their sleep by letting off fireworks outside their hotel.

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England have struggled against low block - could they use it to beat Mexico?

England face Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup in Mexico City - Thomas Tuchel could change tactics to combat the hosts and the altitude to book a place in the quarter-finals.

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Real Madrid sign defender Dumfries from Inter Milan

Real Madrid sign Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal.

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England fighting history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron

England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage

The Premier League between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Erling Haaland goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.

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England enter the Azteca - where football kings are crowned

BBC sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World…

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'Sassuolo and Bologna in Bowie transfer talks' - gossip

Sassuolo and Bologna are reportedly in talks with Hellas Verona about Kieron Bowie, while Celtic are linked with Norwegian striker Tobias Lauritsen and three clubs are said to be …

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Mexico return luxury watches gifted by YouTuber

World Cup co-hosts Mexico - who play England on Sunday night - return luxury watches gifted to them by a content creator because Fifa rules prohibit expensive gifts.

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Lionel Messi and football’s ageless wonders can excel into their 40s | Emma Hayes

Argentina’s captain leads the way for veteran strikers at World Cup. They have different styles, but all have shown their worthI would be shocked if the record for the most goals …

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A footballing deepfake: how Bruno Fernandes fell victim to an unlicensed betting operator

Illegal online casinos are producing fake BBC stories and AI-generated videos in an attempt to deceive customersRespect of copyright law has never ranked highly in the list of pri…

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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 28

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

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The Norway story - 28-year wait for their biggest-ever party

Norway have waited 28 years for an appearance at the World Cup - now they face Brazil hoping to make history by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time.

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Tuchel praises respectful Mexico fans amid increased security

Thomas Tuchel dismisses concerns over England's treatment in Mexico, saying it has been "nicer than I expected" and that home fans are "friendly and respectful".

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France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts

After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.