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Garcia hoping to find weakness in Egypt as Belgium start World Cup campaign

Belgium will aim to get on the front foot in their World ⁠Cup opener against Egypt, coach Rudi Garcia said on Sunday, though he warned his players to be wary of a ‌team he described as one of the best Africa has ever produced.

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Sleepless in Seattle: Frontier city passes vibe check ahead of World Cup bow

Secluded at the tip of the USA’s West Coast, closer to Canada than another World Cup stadium, you could be forgiven for overlooking Seattle as a World Cup destination.

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Saudi Arabia coach Donis urges side to attack Uruguay in World Cup opener

Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said he will not be sending out a "passive" team to play ⁠for a draw in their World Cup opener against Uruguay on Monday and expects his players to be highly competitive against the South Americans at ‌Miami Stadium.

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Lamine Yamal fit to come off the bench against Cape Verde if required

Spain winger Lamine Yamal is fit and ready to come ⁠off the bench in his side's opening World Cup game, but manager Luis de la Fuente said on ‌Sunday that his entrance will depend on how the Group H match ‌with Cape Verde progresses.

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Japan come from behind twice to snatch late draw against the Netherlands

The Netherlands and Japan shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) Group F opener, extending the Blue Samurai’s unbeaten run to eight games (W6, D2).

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Julian Nagelsmann wants Germany to keep motoring on after big victory at World Cup

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will not let his players rest ⁠on their laurels following their thumping 7-1 World Cup Group E victory over Curacao on Sunday as he ‌knows tougher assignments lie ahead if they are to go deep into ‌the tournament.

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Captain Martin Odegaard shrugs off injury concerns as Norway prepare for Iraq opener

Norway captain Martin Odegaard says he has no concerns about ⁠his fitness ahead of his side's opening World Cup Group I match in Foxborough, Massachusetts ‌on Tuesday, his nation's first game at the finals since ‌1998.

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Germany's thumping win over Curacao first step in quest to repair damaged World Cup reputation

Germany enjoyed a successful World Cup liftoff in Houston on Sunday with ⁠players and fans breathing a collective sigh of relief following their Group E 7-1 demolition of newcomers Curacao.

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Curacao have no reason to be ashamed after Germany defeat, insists Dick Advocaat

The Curacao players have no reason to be downcast ⁠following a 7-1 mauling by Germany in the tiny nation's World Cup debut on Sunday ‌and still have an opportunity to enjoy a successful tournament, ‌coach Dick Advocaat said.

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Germany put seven past debutants Curacao to get World Cup campaign off to flying start

Four-time FIFA World Cup (WC) winners Germany started their 2026 campaign by storming to an emphatic 7-1 win over Curacao, who showed some early promise on their debut on the world stage before slumping to a heavy defeat.

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Lewis Hamilton makes dream come true with first victory at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton seemed to be chasing an impossible dream at Ferrari last season, but in Spain on Sunday, with an ⁠emotional victory in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, he made it real.

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Pedro Porro signs new long-term deal to remain at Tottenham until 2031

Tottenham have confirmed that right-back Pedro Porro has signed a new long-term deal with the club.

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Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella reportedly closing in on move to Real Madrid

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella is reportedly set to leave the club for Real Madrid, with an agreement reached between all parties worth €60 million.

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Ben Shelton lifts maiden grass-court trophy with victory over Taylor Fritz in Stuttgart

American Ben Shelton defeated compatriot ⁠and defending champion Taylor Fritz 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 ‌to win the Stuttgart Open ‌on Sunday, claiming his ‌first title on grass.

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Cooper Connolly scores stunning century as Australia grab thrilling ODI win over Bangladesh

Opener Cooper Connolly blazed 149 runs off 134 balls to lead Australia to a dramatic one-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third and final one-day match in Mirpur on Sunday.

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Majchrzak defeats De Minaur to complete fairytale run and capture title in 's-Hertogenbosch

Polish outsider Kamil Majchrzak clinched his first-ever ATP tennis tour title Sunday, stunning world number six Alex de Minaur 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(5) in a nail-biting final on the 's-Hertogenbosch grass.

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Fully-fit Sweden out to prove they merit World Cup place in Tunisia showdown

Sweden are set for their opening World Cup match against Tunisia in Monterrey, Mexico, at 04:00 CEST on Monday 15th June, but it has been a long and winding road to get here for the team and head coach Graham Potter.

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Donna Vekic fends off Emma Raducanu in Queen's final to win first title since 2023

Donna Vekic won her first title in three years as the Croatian beat former US Open champion Emma Raducanu 6-0, 7-6(6) in the Queen's Club final on Sunday.

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Moroccan prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi showcases potential on World Cup stage against Brazil

For a teenager playing his first competitive international, Ayyoub Bouaddi looked completely at ⁠home as Morocco more than matched Brazil in their opening World Cup outing on Saturday.

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Thierry Henry issues apology to Nigerians after controversial World Cup broadcast remark

Thierry Henry has apologised after comments made during Fox’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup opening game between the United States and Paraguay sparked criticism from Nigerian fans.

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Lewis Hamilton triumphs in Barcelona to clinch first Grand Prix win for Ferrari

Lewis ⁠Hamilton celebrated an emotional first grand prix ‌victory with Ferrari in ‌Spain on Sunday to ‌end Kimi Antonelli's five-race ‌run of success and ‌become, at 41, Formula 1's oldest winner ‌since Australian Jack Brabham ⁠in ‌1970.

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Brazil vs Morocco analysis: The danger of losing possession and a lack of control

In their World Cup opener, Brazil started with the most widely used system in the world, a favourite among coaches because it is a 'simple' system to understand. In reality, it’s anything but simple: 4-4-2.

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FIFA to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee after United States entry ban

World football governing body FIFA will pay Somali referee Omar Artan his full tournament salary despite his inability to officiate at the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

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Mbappe heads to World Cup with critics circling after challenging season in Madrid

Kylian Mbappe heads into France's World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday ⁠with questions swirling around him after a season that has left the country's biggest football star under immense pressure.