Spain recover with Yamal's World Cup debut goal vs Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal scored in his first World Cup start as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0, providing the spark for a team that struggled early in the tournament.
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Cape Verde shock Uruguay with 2-2 draw in World Cup debut
Cape Verde earned a draw against two-time champion Uruguay despite claiming it was the group stage's first World Cup appearance, continuing an impressive tourna
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Egypt secure first-ever World Cup victory, defeat New Zealand 3-1
Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt won their first World Cup match ever, downing New Zealand 3-1 and taking control of Group G with a potential clash vs USA looming.
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Belgium, Iran draw 0-0 after Ngoy red card in tense Group G match
Belgium and Iran drew scoreless despite Belgium playing 10 men for much of the match after Nathan Ngoy's red card, leaving both sides with World Cup hopes still
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Argentina face Austria with Messi continuing World Cup title defense
Lionel Messi and Argentina prepare to face Austria on matchday 12 of the World Cup, with predictions and fan enthusiasm building in Dallas.
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Mbappe trails Messi in Golden Boot race as goal-scoring intensifies
Kylian Mbappe said he knew Lionel Messi would keep scoring goals as the pair, alongside Haaland and Kane, compete in what is shaping as a tight race for World C
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Deniz Undav leads Golden Boot race after Germany's victory vs Ivory Coast
Germany's Deniz Undav scored twice as a substitute in a 2-1 comeback win against Ivory Coast that secured their spot in the knockout rounds.
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Netherlands dominate Sweden in Ronald Koeman's World Cup tactical display
The Netherlands rebounded from a Japan draw by defeating Sweden with goals from Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey in a dominant Group F performance.
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World Cup predictions and analysis guide matchday 12 proceedings
Media outlets provide extensive previews, predictions, and live coverage of World Cup matchday 12 with Argentina, France, and other major teams in action.
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USMNT clinches knockout spot; faces rotation dilemma vs Turkiye
Having already qualified for the knockouts, the USMNT must decide whether to rest players or maintain continuity ahead of their final Group D match against Turk
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World Cup qualifications remain fluid as multiple paths still open
With the tournament still in its early stages, numerous teams can still clinch knockout qualification while others face elimination scenarios depending on remai
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Japan routs Tunisia 4-0 in Herve Renard's debut as coach
Japan's Ayase Ueda scored twice in a dominant 4-0 victory that eliminated Tunisia in Herve Renard's first match as coach, with Tunisia eliminated from World Cup
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Portugal's Conceicao rejects idea team must always pass to Ronaldo
Francisco Conceicao said Portugal feels no obligation to constantly look for Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch, as the veteran midfielder remains goalless at the t
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Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room makes record-tying 15 saves in 0-0 draw
Eloy Room matched the World Cup record for saves in a single match as Curacao earned their first-ever World Cup point with a goalless draw against Ecuador.
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Neymar completes first full training session with Brazil ahead of Scotland
Neymar trained fully with Brazil's squad on Sunday as the team prepares to face Scotland in their next World Cup group-stage match.
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Scotland faces World Cup history vs Brazil despite Morocco defeat
Scotland prepares to face Brazil with injury concerns over Hickey, McKenna and Ferguson, though a defeat to Morocco left their World Cup hopes uncertain.
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Iran soccer federation escalates tensions with U.S. amid World Cup hosting
Iran's soccer federation accused the U.S. of treating the team unfairly as host, escalating diplomatic tensions during the World Cup.
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Saka trains with England squad as Tuchel prepares Ghana World Cup challenge
Bukayo Saka joined England training to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel's squad ahead of their second World Cup match against Ghana.
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