World Cup 2026
Previews, recaps, tactical breakdowns and host-city updates. Updated daily by the Villageside Press desk.
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England captain Harry Kane was seen wearing a special patch on his England shirt - why are they there and who else gets to wear them?
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PREVIEWGhana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada.
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PREVIEWSupporters are booing them, coaches are using them, players are adapting to them - mid-half hydration breaks are affecting everyone at the World Cup in different ways.
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TACTICALA late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama as they joined England at the top of Group L. Yirenkyi steered in Brandon Thomas-Asante’s cross in stoppage time to settle a match of f
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PREVIEWGhana's Caleb Yirenkyi scores the only goal from close range in the 95th minute to break Panama hearts in their World Cup Group L match in Toronto.
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PREVIEWFun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.
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PREVIEWJude Bellingham says the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during the World Cup.
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PREVIEWThe Mexican military reportedly intercepts and brings down an unregistered drone seen flying over South Korea's training base before their Group A match with co-hosts Mexico on Friday.
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TACTICALBBC World Cup pundits Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney analyse Harry Kane's change in techniques and the amount of work he puts in when it comes to taking penalties.
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RECAPThe US star was on a ‘modified’ training schedule for the third day in a row after coming out at half-time in the opener. Other options must be considered Mauricio Pochettino now has the privilege of
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PREVIEWEngland players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.
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RECAPEven as forwards shine, Dallas performance exposes shaky defence that may cost Thomas Tuchel and England dear come the tournament’s sharp end When Thomas Tuchel won the Champions League with Chelsea i
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PREVIEWEngland's Jude Bellingham says he "put the noise aside" to focus on their World Cup opener against Croatia and is pleased to have contributed a goal in a 4-2 win.
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PREVIEWGoal against Croatia in his side’s World Cup opener was an angry one with a rising sense of inevitability And breathe again. For the opening 45 minutes under the giant Victorian train station roof at
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PREVIEWEngland make a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, beating Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling match in Dallas.
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PREVIEWThree superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday. But Cristiano Ronaldo could not follow suit on Wednesday as Portugal were held to a surprise draw by DR Congo.
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TACTICALHarry Kane was in fine form while Dominik Livakovic stopped the scoreline running away from Croatia Jordan Pickford Could have done better with Baturina’s goal. Made crucial late save to keep England
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PREVIEWSubstitute Marcus Rashford scores for England to seal a 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening Group L match at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
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PREVIEWHarry Kane scores his second goal of the game against Croatia, heading home from a Declan Rice corner to give England a 2-1 lead.
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PREVIEWWho was England's biggest attacking threat against Croatia? Alex Howell rates the players - plus have your say.
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TACTICALThomas Tuchel made it plain that when the stress came with the serious business of World Cup matches, he believed his England team would thrive. What had gone before, especially in the friendlies, was
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PREVIEWJude Bellingham gives England a flying start to the second half against Croatia, scoring in the 47th minute to put Thomas Tuchel's side 3-2 ahead at the Fifa World Cup.
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TACTICALLionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are vying to become not just 2026 World Cup winners but also the greatest goalscorers in the history of the tournament. Here’s how they compare with others on the all-ti
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PREVIEWHarry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.
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PREVIEWVozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.
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TACTICALThe clock was about to hit 83 minutes when Roberto Martínez rolled the dice one last time. His team certainly needed extra movement up front so it hardly confounded logic that Gonçalo Ramos was stripp
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PREVIEWWorld Cup 2026: Son is playing in his fourth World Cup.
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PREVIEWWith Scotland's World Cup games expected to take place in temperatures of around 30C, Steve Clarke and his team will have to battle the conditions as well as Morocco and Brazil.
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TACTICALMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ben Fisher, Lars Sivertsen and Philippe Auclair as Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all hit their stride in style Continue reading...
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