FIFA WORLD CUP

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Harry Kane credits Thomas Tuchel's 'winning message' for England's World Cup victory over Croatia

Harry Kane has credited Thomas Tuchel's inspiring half-time message after England recovered from a dramatic first-half collapse to defeat Croatia 4-2 in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match.

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Yirenkyi's stoppage-time strike lifts Ghana to World Cup win and breaks Panama hearts

Ghana snatched a dramatic stoppage-time victory over Panama in Toronto thanks to Caleb Yirenkyi's 95th-minute strike to deny their opponents a historic first World Cup point.

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DR Congo hold Portugal to a shock draw in FIFA World Cup 2026 clash

Tournament favourites Portugal were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by a determined Democratic Republic of Congo in their opening FIFA World Cup Group K clash at the Houston Stadium.

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Pape Thiaw 'not worried' after Senegal fall to defeat in FIFA World Cup opener

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw rued his team's missed opportunities in their World Cup defeat to France but remains confident they have the character to bounce back at the global tournament.

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Lionel Messi reveals reason behind tears after historic World Cup hat-trick

Lionel Messi revealed that the tears he shed after scoring in Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria were caused by personal difficulties away from football, following a historic night that saw him equal the tournament's scoring record.

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Maseko's journey - From setback to the World Cup

Just a few months after returning from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament with a bronze medal, Bafana Bafana attacker Thapelo Maseko found himself sidelined and playing with the Mamelodi Sundown’s juniors, but now he finds himself at the FIFA World Cup.

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