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The pressure is on Turkey and not us: Socceroo Degenek

The weight of expectations will be on ⁠Turkey's shoulders when they return to the World Cup after 24 years for ‌their Group D opener against Australia, Socceroos defender Milos ‌Degenek said this week.

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When Sweden welcomed the world: The story of the 1958 FIFA World Cup

On the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Graham Potter sporting a cowboy hat as Sweden train under the Texan sun has illustrated how the Swedes are soaking in the local culture ahead of their group stage matches. But 68 years ago, it was the Swedish way of doing things that was embraced by the world, who arrived for the only World Cup ever hosted in Scandinavia. Goals galore, records that still stand today and the emergence of a true sporting superstar, Flashscore looks back on the 1958 FIFA World Cup.

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EXCLUSIVE: Marcel Desailly on how Chelsea, AC Milan and Marseille can get back on track

One of the best defenders football has seen, Marcel Desailly has a remarkable CV at club level. Having played for some of Europe's biggest clubs and experienced various cultures across Europe, he got his hands on the biggest trophies, including two Champions League titles, two Serie A crowns, and the FA Cup.

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Get to know all 26 members of the Socceroos World Cup squad

26 men will have the hopes and dreams of 27 million Aussies on their shoulders when they face Turkey, USA and Paraguay over the next fortnight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Serena Williams forced to pull out of Queen's doubles after parner Mboko picks up injury

Serena Williams' comeback ⁠was put on hold on Thursday as her ‌doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdrew ‌from the Queen's Club ‌WTA event with a ‌knee injury.

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Defending champions Italy to take on hosts China at BJK Cup finals in Shenzhen

Italy will begin ⁠their Billie Jean King Cup title defence ‌against hosts China, while ‌second seeds Britain ‌will face the Czech ‌Republic in the quarter-finals ‌which are set to be played ‌in Shenzhen in September.

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EURO 92 hero take over as assistant coach in Danish national team

Kent Nielsen will leave Silkeborg IF to take over as assistant coach in the Danish national team under national team coach Brian Riemer.

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Bergamo's own Marten de Roon returns as the Netherlands' beacon of stability

Captain and record appearance holder for Atalanta, the midfielder brings experience, balance, and leadership - qualities that convinced Ronald Koeman to once again rely on one of the most dependable players available.

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Morocco forced into two injury changes ahead of World Cup opener with Brazil

Morocco have been hit by the loss of two starters to injury, ⁠with Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli replaced in their World Cup squad.

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EXCLUSIVE: Marcos Senna expects an 'entertaining' World Cup, tips Spain among favourites

Marcos Senna speaks exclusively to Flashscore to recall the success he achieved with Spain at EURO 2008 and what he expects from the national team led by Luis de la Fuente ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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'Feel like a child again': Son relishing World Cup campaign with South Korea

South Korea captain Son Heung-min said on Wednesday his teammates were so excited about their World Cup opener against the Czech Republic he could "feel it in their eyes".

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'Game of their lives': Ranking the best World Cup movies ever made

The World Cup tournament always throws up a blended mix of personal victories, tragedies, incredible drama, and political intrigue, which is masterfully captured by some of the best football films ever made, depicting sport's monumental impact in deep historical and social contexts. Flashscore has traced the best World Cup films ever made.

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Wolves sack manager Edwards with Peixoto reportedly lined up as replacement

Wolves have sacked manager Rob Edwards and will reportedly replace him with highly-rated Portuguese coach Cesar Peixoto.

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World Cup Group L preview: England targeting strong start as Croatia & Ghana lurk

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on June 11th as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener. Ahead of the tournament, Flashscore will preview every pool in depth, with this piece looking at Group L.

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Hugo Broos on how to beat Mexico and the home side's surprising World Cup statistic

South Africa are dreaming of an upset when they face co-hosts Mexico in the 2026 World Cup opener at the Azteca Stadium on Thursday, but are under no illusions as to the task at hand.

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COLUMN: Rui Vitoria on Portugal, Salah & why the 2026 World Cup may be the start of a new era

In an exclusive column for Flashscore, former Benfica and Egypt manager Rui Vitoria looks ahead to the 2026 World Cup, discussing Portugal's chances, Mo Salah's importance and how the tournament may be the start of a new era for football.

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Knicks one win away from NBA title after completing greatest comeback in history

After a historic first half and a lead of up to 29 points, the Spurs ended up underwater, and the Knicks snatched victory in the final moments to take Game 4 of the Finals. New York are now just one win away from their third title!

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Aussies under pressure in abnormally open T20 World Cup

The Women's T20 World Cup starts on Friday when hosts England face Sri Lanka in Birmingham, with at least one leading nation guaranteed an early exit from what promises to be an unusually open tournament.

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PGA Tour to co-sanction Australian Open from 2027 onwards

Golf Australia chief James Sutherland said Wednesday he envisages the Australian Open becoming one of the world's top tournaments after the PGA Tour agreed to co-sanction the event.

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Flashscore's 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Picks 25-30 prove last chance for first-round benefits

The NBA Draft is just two weeks away, and the stage is nearly set. New York City is preparing to welcome the next wave of prospects hoping to hear their names called on draft night. While some players will slide down the board, a first-round selection still carries significant value, proving NBA teams see something special in a prospect.

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Gordon on target as England beat Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up

England overcame the Florida storms and a physical Costa Rica side to triumph 3-0 in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup (WC), earning the Three Lions only a fourth win frin their last 10 friendlies (D2, L4).

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📰 American-football

Chiefs sign Mahomes to first NFL contract worth over half a billion

The Kansas City Chiefs have reworked superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes's contract to extend his tenure through 2033, with the revamped deal worth a historic reported total of $504.75 million.

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Ronaldo misfires but Portugal prevail in final World Cup warm-up against Nigeria

Francisco Conceicao netted the winner as Portugal stretched their unbeaten run to five games (W4, D1) with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa, giving themselves the perfect preparation ahead of the FIFA World Cup (WC).

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Infantino says people should 'chill' about Somali referee being denied US entry for World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told World Cup critics to "chill and relax" after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied US entry.