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Bellingham scores and admits 'chip on shoulder' as England stun Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Jude Bellingham scored England's third goal and spoke candidly about playing with a point to prove as Thomas Tuchel's side beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener in Dallas, with the Real Madrid star's starting place having been far from guaranteed.
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Yirenkyi snatches victory for Ghana against Panama in 95th minute
Ghana secured their first win at the 2026 World Cup by beating Panama (1-0) thanks to a goal from Caleb Yirenkyi, midfielder for Nordsjaelland, scored in stoppage time on June 17.
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Yirenkyi's stoppage-time tap-in earns 10-man Ghana victory over Panama in World Cup opener
Caleb Yirenkyi scored in stoppage time to give Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, with the Black Stars forced to play the second half without goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi after a first-half collision.
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Wright praises Tuchel's team spirit after England's 4-2 comeback win over Croatia
Ian Wright visited England's World Cup training camp and was struck by the togetherness Thomas Tuchel has built in a short time. England recovered from a shaky first half to beat Croatia 4-2, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford sealing the win.
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Ibrahimović singles out Kane's defensive block as England's finest moment in Croatia rout
Harry Kane scored twice as England beat Croatia 4-2, but it was his last-gasp shot block in the 94th minute that drew the loudest praise from analyst Zlatan Ibrahimović, who called it the mark of a winner.
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FIFA denies ticketless entry reports as England fans allegedly breach security at World Cup opener
FIFA says it has no indication of supporters entering AT&T Stadium in Arlington without valid tickets, after eyewitness accounts claimed large numbers of England fans bypassed security checks ahead of their 4-2 win over Croatia.
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Ronaldo mocked with Messi chants after Portugal's frustrating draw against DR Congo
Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the pitch alone after Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo, only to be serenaded by Messi chants from the stands — the latest chapter in football's defining rivalry.
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Liverpool hijack Newcastle's move for Víctor Muñoz to seal first Iraola signing
Liverpool have activated Osasuna attacker Víctor Muñoz's £34 million release clause, beating Newcastle to the 22-year-old's signature for the second successive summer. The deal, confirmed by Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein, was completed after Liverpool conducted Muñoz's medical in the United States.
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Tuchel hails Bellingham and second-half revival as England edge Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
England survived a nervy first half to beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas, with Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford sealing the win after Harry Kane's brace was cancelled out before the break.
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Anthony Taylor to referee Uzbekistan vs Colombia in World Cup 2026 Group K
Premier League stalwart Anthony Taylor takes charge of the World Cup 2026 Group K clash between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, with Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn as his assistants and Croatia's Ivan Bebek leading the VAR team.
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Arsenal target PSG's Barcola in summer push to finally crack Champions League
Arsenal are preparing a bid for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, as Mikel Arteta prioritises attacking reinforcements. Liverpool are also tracking the French international, who scored on his World Cup debut against Senegal.
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Tuchel confident Rice's hamstring discomfort 'nothing big' after England beat Croatia 4-2
Declan Rice was substituted in the second half of England's 4-2 World Cup Group L win over Croatia after feeling discomfort in his lower back and upper hamstring area. Manager Thomas Tuchel said he is not seriously concerned.
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Martínez defends Ronaldo after Portugal are held by DR Congo in World Cup opener
Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener at NRG Stadium, with Cristiano Ronaldo failing to register a shot on target. Coach Roberto Martínez insisted the 40-year-old striker remains indispensable despite the disappointing result.
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Ghana vs Panama at World Cup 2026: Who are the broadcasters covering Group L's second match?
With England having beaten Croatia in the Group L opener, Ghana and Panama meet knowing a win would likely seal third place in the group. Mark Pougatch presents, with Emma Hayes, Jobi McAnuff, Jon Champion and Ally McCoist on duty.
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Kane equals Lineker's England World Cup record as Three Lions overturn Croatia 4-2
Harry Kane scored twice to match Gary Lineker's all-time England World Cup record of 10 goals, before Jude Bellingham's second-half strike broke a 2-2 deadlock and Marcus Rashford sealed a 4-2 win over Croatia in Arlington, Texas.
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Tuchel reveals half-time speech that sparked England's second-half demolition of Croatia
England trailed Croatia's rhythm in a nervy first half before Thomas Tuchel urged his players to stop protecting the result and play their way. Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford then sealed a commanding 4-2 World Cup opening win.
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Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg to officiate Ghana vs Panama at 2026 World Cup
Glenn Nyberg, a FIFA-listed referee since 2016 who famously sent off Cristiano Ronaldo in World Cup qualifying, will take charge of Ghana's Group L opener against Panama in Toronto.
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Bellingham scores and silences critics as England demolish Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Jude Bellingham netted England's third goal and delivered a pointed response to doubters after Thomas Tuchel's side beat Croatia 4-2, admitting he arrived at the World Cup with 'a bit of a chip on my shoulder'.
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Konsa's outstretched boot keeps Perišić onside as VAR clears Croatia's equaliser against England
Ivan Perišić appeared to be offside when setting up Croatia's 2-2 equaliser against England in Dallas, but VAR confirmed Ezri Konsa's barely visible outstretched foot kept him onside. England went on to win 4-2, with Bellingham and Rashford scoring after the break.
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Kane brace and Bellingham strike power England to 4-2 win over Croatia in World Cup opener
England survived a first-half scare to beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Jude Bellingham's second-half strike proving the turning point. Marcus Rashford added a late fourth off the bench to seal the points.
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