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Belgium snatch dramatic 3-2 win over Senegal as Rice allays England injury fears
Belgium overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at the World Cup round of 32, with a 120th-minute Youri Tielemans penalty settling it. Earlier, England beat DR Congo 2-1 thanks to a Harry Kane brace, though Declan Rice's late substitution briefly raised concerns.
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Lukaku and Tielemans rescue Belgium with two goals in three minutes to level Senegal at 2-2
Belgium looked dead and buried at 2-0 down against Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, but substitute Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans struck in the 86th and 89th minutes to force extra time.
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Trossard and Tielemans brawl then combine to rescue Belgium's dramatic comeback against Senegal
Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans had to be separated by Romelu Lukaku during Belgium's 2026 World Cup clash with Senegal in Washington, only to bury their differences and combine for a late equaliser that forced extra time after Belgium trailed 2-0.
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Raphael Claus to referee USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina at World Cup Round of 32
Brazilian official Raphael Claus, who refereed the 2024 Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, will take charge of the World Cup Round of 32 clash between co-hosts USA and Bosnia-Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
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Barry's half-time brainwave moved Rice to right-back as England edged past DR Congo
Thomas Tuchel has credited assistant Anthony Barry with the idea to shift Declan Rice to right-back in the closing stages of England's 2-1 World Cup win over DR Congo, with Rice admitting it was "the hardest 12 minutes of the game".
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Rice insists he is 'good as gold' despite injury scare in England's comeback win over DR Congo
Declan Rice was substituted late in England's 2-1 victory over DR Congo at the World Cup and was seen icing his quad, but the Arsenal midfielder has since declared himself fit for Monday's round-of-16 tie against Mexico.
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Newcastle close to signing Hoffenheim winger Toure as Tonali funds reshape squad
Newcastle United are on the verge of signing 20-year-old Ivory Coast winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim, with a medical set to take place. The move is funded largely by the £100 million sale of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur.
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France-Paraguay in 2026 World Cup threatened by extreme heat and storms in Philadelphia
The Round of 16 match between France and Paraguay on Saturday, July 4 in Philadelphia could be seriously disrupted by temperatures reaching 46°C and a 33% risk of violent thunderstorms.
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Tottenham target £80m Kroupi as Spurs eye one of their biggest spending windows ever
Bournemouth winger Eli Junior Kroupi heads Tottenham's shortlist for a left forward role, with Spurs also exploring moves for Rafael Leao and Savinho as their summer outlay edges toward £350m under Roberto De Zerbi.
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Kane's two late goals rescue England from DR Congo to reach World Cup last 16
Harry Kane headed England level before curling a 86th-minute winner to overturn a 1-0 deficit against DR Congo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, sending the Three Lions into a round-of-16 meeting with Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.
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Three pitch invaders halt Belgium vs Senegal World Cup round of 32 match in Seattle
Three protesters ran onto the pitch at Seattle Stadium in the 31st minute of Belgium's round of 32 clash with Senegal, forcing a temporary halt to play. Security guards chased and removed the invaders, believed to be social media influencers, before the match resumed.
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Said Martinez: the Honduran referee with a controversial World Cup record taking charge of Belgium vs Senegal
Honduran official Said Martinez will referee Belgium vs Senegal in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup in Seattle. Martinez has already drawn scrutiny this tournament for failing to award Ghana a penalty against England.
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Kane's late brace ends DR Congo's World Cup dream despite Mpasi's heroics
Harry Kane scored twice in the final minutes to give England a 2-1 victory over DR Congo, denying goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi one of the great World Cup upsets. Mpasi finished with five saves in a performance that drew a hug of respect from Jude Bellingham.
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Rooney urges Tuchel to recall Walker as Rice admits right-back role does not suit him
Wayne Rooney has called on Thomas Tuchel to bring Kyle Walker out of international retirement after England's defensive frailties were exposed in a nervy 2-1 win over DR Congo. Declan Rice also conceded that right-back is not his natural position.
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World Cup standout Ismael Saibari seals €50m move from PSV to Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich have signed Morocco forward Ismael Saibari from PSV on a contract until 2031, with the fee reported at €50m rising to €52m. The 25-year-old arrives mid-World Cup after scoring against Brazil and converting the decisive penalty to eliminate the Netherlands.
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Haaland calls Norway's chances 'very slim' as Brazil await in World Cup last 16
Erling Haaland scored his fifth goal of the tournament to seal Norway's 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, but the Manchester City striker was blunt about their prospects in the round of 16, rating their chances of eliminating Brazil as 'very slim'.
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Kane's late brace rescues England in 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo
Harry Kane scored twice after the 75th minute to overturn a one-goal deficit and send England into the World Cup round of 16, where they will face Mexico on July 5.
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England reach World Cup round of 32 after 2-0 victory over Panama
England secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages with a 2-0 win over Panama, setting up a round of 32 clash against DR Congo. The expanded 48-team tournament features a record 104 matches across 39 days.
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Tuchel warns altitude at Estadio Azteca gives Mexico huge advantage over England in World Cup last 16
Thomas Tuchel has acknowledged England face an unavoidable disadvantage when they travel to Mexico City's Estadio Azteca for their World Cup Round of 16 tie, admitting the 2,240-metre altitude is impossible to adapt to in just four days.
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Gavi crowns Yamal the world's best player at the World Cup, Messi aside
Barcelona midfielder Gavi has hailed 18-year-old team-mate Lamine Yamal as the finest player on the planet — second only to Lionel Messi — as Spain prepare for their last-32 clash with Austria at the 2026 World Cup.
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