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Kane reveals Tuchel's half-time 'lose our way' speech that sparked England's Croatia comeback
Harry Kane has lifted the lid on Thomas Tuchel's half-time address that transformed England's performance against Croatia, with the Three Lions recovering from a shaky first half to win 4-2 in their World Cup opener.
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England beat Croatia 4-2 to set up potential Portugal knockout clash at World Cup 2026
England overcame Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup 2026 Group L opener, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford among the scorers. Victory sets up a possible last-16 meeting with Portugal, echoing a painful pattern from 2004 and 2006.
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World Cup 2026: How much will Turpin and Letexier earn as referees?
FIFA has capped central referee fees at $100,000 for the entire tournament, a 25% increase from the 2022 World Cup. French referees Clément Turpin and François Letexier are among the 52 officials selected.
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Bellingham nets and dominates as England demolish Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Jude Bellingham scored and controlled the tempo as England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas to open their 2026 World Cup campaign, with Thomas Tuchel's midfield blueprint built around the Real Madrid star looking increasingly convincing.
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Pulisic misses third straight USA training session ahead of must-watch Australia clash
Christian Pulisic has been limited to modified training for a third consecutive day after suffering a calf injury against Paraguay, casting serious doubt over his availability for the United States' World Cup group-stage match against Australia in Seattle on Friday.
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Declan Rice limps off during England's World Cup qualifier against Croatia
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice was substituted and seen limping during England's World Cup qualifier against Croatia, raising concerns for manager Thomas Tuchel over the player's fitness.
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World Cup fans boo hydration breaks as England fight back three times against Croatia
Loud jeers greeted FIFA's mandatory three-minute stoppages at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday as England and Croatia fans united in protest against the new hydration breaks, which critics say disrupt play and create extra advertising slots.
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Neville warns Konsa-Stones partnership could cost England after Croatia expose defensive frailty
Gary Neville raised serious concerns about England's centre-back pairing of Ezri Konsa and John Stones after the Three Lions conceded twice in a chaotic 2-2 first half against Croatia in their 2026 World Cup Group L opener.
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Barry calls England's first-half display against Croatia 'complicated and confusing' in World Cup opener
England assistant Anthony Barry delivered a candid half-time assessment after the Three Lions squandered the lead twice against Croatia in Dallas, with Harry Kane scoring twice only for England's defending to let them down on both occasions.
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Tuchel confronts Pickford over distribution in chaotic England vs Croatia opener
Thomas Tuchel clashed with Jordan Pickford on the touchline during England's rollercoaster World Cup opener against Croatia, ordering his goalkeeper to play out to the right back after the keeper's distribution ignored his instructions.
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Kane strikes twice as England edge Croatia in dramatic 2026 World Cup opener
Harry Kane scored twice to give England the lead twice against Croatia in their 2026 World Cup group opener in Dallas, Texas, with the match finely poised after a dramatic first half that ended level.
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Miami's extreme heat and humidity could push World Cup players to their physical limits
Scientists warn that Miami's oppressive heat and humidity during the 2026 World Cup could slow the pace of play, impair decision-making, and cause serious heat illness — with three-minute hydration breaks dismissed as a "band-aid solution".
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Kane equals Lineker's England World Cup record with first-half double against Croatia
Harry Kane scored a retaken penalty and a headed goal in the first half against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, taking his World Cup tally to 10 goals and drawing level with Gary Lineker's all-time England record.
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Deschamps pays tribute to Éric Roy, former Stade Brestois manager, who died at 58 from cancer
Éric Roy, a former midfielder and manager of Stade Brestois, has died at 58 from pancreatic cancer. Didier Deschamps and the France staff paid tribute to him from Boston, where the national team is competing in World Cup 2026 qualifying.
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Van der Vaart apologises for 'they all look alike' remark about Japan players on live TV
Rafael van der Vaart has issued a public apology after claiming Japan's players 'all look alike' during live World Cup punditry, insisting there was 'no racist or discriminatory intent' behind the remark.
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Haaland's goals against Iraq triggered real earthquakes in Norway
Norwegian seismology institute Norsar recorded distinct vibrations in Bergen during Erling Haaland's brace against Iraq (4-1), scored in the middle of the night during 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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Wissa's historic equaliser stuns Portugal as Ronaldo fails to answer Messi's hat-trick
DR Congo held Portugal to a 1-1 draw in Houston as Yoane Wissa scored his country's first ever World Cup goal on the stroke of half-time, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo without a response to Lionel Messi's hat-trick the previous day.
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Martinez slammed as 'scared' to drop Ronaldo after Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo
Roberto Martinez faced sharp criticism from pundits Chris Sutton and Wayne Rooney after refusing to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, during Portugal's disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo in Houston — Ronaldo's tenth consecutive major tournament game without a goal.
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England fans ordered to remove St George's Cross flags at Dallas Stadium before Croatia opener
Security officials at Dallas Stadium in Arlington instructed England supporters to take down St George's Cross flags, including an Arsenal-branded banner, ahead of the Three Lions' 2026 World Cup opener against Croatia. FIFA cited the need to keep LED safety signage unobstructed.
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Tuchel benches fit-again Saka for England's World Cup opener against Croatia
Thomas Tuchel has left Bukayo Saka on the bench for England's World Cup clash against Croatia at Dallas Stadium, despite the Arsenal winger declaring himself ready to play. Noni Madueke starts on the right wing, with Jude Bellingham selected ahead of Morgan Rogers at No.10.
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