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‘A high ceiling’: Newcastle confirm £43m signing of Hoffenheim winger Touré

The 20-year-old Côte d’Ivoire winger is Eddie Howe’s second signing of the summer

Louise Taylor·5 Jul 2026

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World Cup 2026: Mexico fans try to disturb England’s sleep, Balogun red card rescinded – as it happened

England endured a tumultous buildup to their match in Mexico City, while Trump thanked Fifa publicly for overturning Folarin Balogun of the USA’s red card

Tom Davies, Michael Butler, David TindallandTaha Hashim·5 Jul 2026

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Paraguay showed France can be stifled – Morocco will have taken note | Paul MacInnes

This was the least convincing performance by the World Cup favourites and their quarter-final opponents will also make it uncomfortable for them

Paul MacInnes in New York·5 Jul 2026

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Freddy the German: psyop, mirror to US rapacity or Tocqueville in a CR7 shirt?

The true identity of the World Cup’s breakout fan has been the topic of feverish debate. He is also the tournament’s most revealing character

Aaron Timms·5 Jul 2026

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France deliver knockout punch to Paraguay in the Battle of Philadelphia

In today’s Football Daily: Kylian Mbappé and co have the last laugh

John Brewin·5 Jul 2026

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Tony Popovic gets FA backing but is he the right man to take Socceroos forward? | Jack Snape

The coach has the support of his employers and players for now but there will be a push for creativity to trump his defensive mindset

Jack Snape·5 Jul 2026

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World Cup schedule today: How to watch, TV channels & live stream

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Sunday July 5th, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

Graham Ruthven·5 Jul 2026

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Canada co-hosted the World Cup – but whose party was it?

Les Rouges brought moments of joy to their nation. But there are plenty of questions around Canadian soccer as the tournament moves on

Eoin O'Callaghan in Toronto·5 Jul 2026

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Manchester United target Andrey Santos but Chelsea value midfielder at £50m

Manchester United are targeting the Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, who would cost in the region of £50m

Exclusive by Will Unwin·5 Jul 2026

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Luis de la Fuente: ‘I say this with the greatest respect: we have the best midfield in the world’

Spain’s manager answers your questions on advice for Lamine Yamal, the hardest thing about being a coach and how the current team compares to the winners of 2010

As told to Sid Lowe·5 Jul 2026

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Lionel Messi and football’s ageless wonders can excel into their 40s | Emma Hayes

Lionel Messi leads the way for veteran strikers at World Cup. They have different styles, but all have shown their worth

Emma Hayes·5 Jul 2026

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A footballing deepfake: how Bruno Fernandes fell victim to an unlicensed betting operator

Illegal online casinos are producing fake BBC stories and AI-generated videos in an attempt to deceive customers

Philippe Auclair·5 Jul 2026

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Football is at the centre of the universe in Brazil in a way it is not in the US | Rodrygo

Huge parties take place when the national team play but people in Brazil cherish a good game, whoever is playing

Rodrygo·5 Jul 2026

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‘Here to write our own chapters’: England not daunted by unique occasion of Mexico game, says Tuchel

England coach says it’s ‘impossible’ to adapt to Mexico City altitude in short time but players coping ahead of Azteca match

Nick Ames in Mexico City·5 Jul 2026

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French football chief condemns Chilavert’s remarks that Les Bleus are ‘a squad from Africa’

Philippe Diallo says the former Paraguay goalkeeper has ‘fallen into disgrace’ after his remarks about France’s roster

Guardian sport and agencies·5 Jul 2026

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England braced for a Mexican whirlwind as Tuchel strives for calm amid the chaos

After their frantic display against DR Congo, England head coach needs his side to remain composed in the Azteca cauldron

David Hytner in Mexico City·5 Jul 2026

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Mbappé and France ditch ‘tuxedos’ to play ‘dirty football’ and beat Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé converted a second-half penalty to give France a 1-0 win then criticised Paraguay’s approach to an ill-tempered World Cup last-16 game

Paul MacInnes at Philadelphia Stadium·5 Jul 2026

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Belgium players say they will need ‘balls’ to nullify home crowd against US

The US face Belgium on Monday in Seattle, another home game in a city where they have enjoyed strong support

Alexander Abnos·4 Jul 2026

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Paraguay 0-1 France: World Cup last 16 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Kylian Mbappé and France secured a quarter-final spot but they were pushed hard by Paraguay

Beau Dure·4 Jul 2026

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Canada’s World Cup exit revives questions over Alphonso Davies injury management

Canada’s last-16 exit to Morocco reopened questions over Alphonso Davies’ injury management, with the sidelined captain unable to help his team

Jeff Rueter·4 Jul 2026

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‘We were better than them’: Marsch bullish despite Canada’s World Cup exit to Morocco

Jesse Marsch claimed Canada were the better team in their 3-0 defeat by Morocco and ‘totally controlled the match’

Jonathan Wilson at Houston Stadium·4 Jul 2026

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World Cup 2026: Canada 0-3 Morocco – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Canada battled hard but Morocco had too much quality as the co-hosts journey came to an end. Scott Murray was watching

Scott Murray·4 Jul 2026

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Ounahi and Rahimi put Morocco in World Cup quarter-finals and end Canada’s journey

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and Soufiane Rahimi added a third to put Morocco into the last eight and send co-hosts Canada out

Jonathan Wilson at Houston Stadium·4 Jul 2026

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Fit and firing Harry Kane is leading England by example on World Cup mission

The England captain is feeling fitter than ever but warns his team may have to ‘grind it out’ against Mexico

Jacob Steinberg in Mexico City·4 Jul 2026

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