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‘Watching England is emotional’: fans celebrate win over DR Congo

Hundreds watched England in first round of knockout stages at Prospect Building in Bristol

Steven Morris·1 Jul 2026

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Tottenham agree £100m deal to buy Sandro Tonali from Newcastle

Newcastle have agreed to sell Sandro Tonali to Tottenham in an initial £92.5m deal that could rise to £100m

Louise Taylor and David Hytner·1 Jul 2026

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England 2-1 DR Congo: World Cup 2026 last 32 – as it happened

England beat DR Congo to set up a last-16 match against Mexico thanks to the second-half heroics of Harry Kane. Scott Murray was watching

Scott Murray·1 Jul 2026

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England 2-1 DR Congo: World Cup last 32 player ratings

Anthony Gordon showed why he is joining Barcelona but a brilliant Lionel Mpasi in goal could not stop Harry Kane

Ed Aarons at Atalanta Stadium·1 Jul 2026

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Kane to the rescue with late double as England edge past DR Congo into last 16

Harry Kane struck twice late on against the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help England to a 2-1 win and put them into the last 16 of the World Cup

David Hytner at Atlanta Stadium·1 Jul 2026

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Nottingham Forest sack Vítor Pereira and turn to Oliver Glasner as replacement

Nottingham Forest will make Oliver Glasner their fifth coach in less than a year after sacking Vítor Pereira

Will Unwin·1 Jul 2026

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German police raid national football HQ over Euro 2024 corruption allegations

Operation launched to explore ‘unauthorised favours’ involving tickets being made available

Deborah Cole in Berlin·1 Jul 2026

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Liverpool complete £60m Jacquet deal as Chelsea tie up £47m Palestra move

Jérémy Jacquet has completed his £60m move to Liverpool from Rennes, while Chelsea have announced the £47m signing of the Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra

Andy Hunter and agencies·1 Jul 2026

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‘An artist who captures hearts’: France is falling in love with Michael Olise

Michael Olise is yet to score at World Cup, but his style and five assists have won over France supporters

Raphaël Jucobin·1 Jul 2026

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Mo Salah stands in Socceroos’ World Cup path as he strives to become Egypt’s greatest | Jack Snape

Despite a softening of his cutting edge and an international career defined by near misses, the forward is expected to cause problems for Australia

Jack Snape in Oakland·1 Jul 2026

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Football Daily | France’s fab front four make them incomparable World Cup favourites

In today’s newsletter: France win the GWC before the ‘32’ is even halfway through

Will Unwin·1 Jul 2026

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World Cup 2026: England v DR Congo buildup, Bielsa departs, France dazzle and more – as it happened

Marcelo Bielsa left his post as Uruguay head coach as England and DR Congo prepared for battle

Will Unwin ,John Brewin, Tom Davies and Martin Belam·1 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 Wednesday 1 June including kick-off times, TV channels and live stream options.

Graham Ruthven·1 Jul 2026

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‘Would you say it to someone’s face?’ Ellen White on going from player to pundit

In this week’s newsletter we speak to the Lionesses’ record scorer, who has been inducted to the hall of fame at the National Football Museum

Tom Garry·1 Jul 2026

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Letter: Bobby Tambling obituary

Giles Oakley writes: Though not a Chelsea fan, I liked watching Tambling

Giles Oakley·1 Jul 2026

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The USMNT’s quest for World Cup glory is currency in the attention economy

In Wednesday’s last-32 match, the US team have more than just a chance to win against Bosnia and Herzegovina. They’re playing to win over their country

Leander Schaerlaeckens·1 Jul 2026

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Fabián Ruiz: ‘It’s not important who plays, it’s important we support each other’

On the eve of their last-32 game with Austria, Fabián Ruiz tells Sid Lowe about Spain’s team spirit and finding his rhythm after injury

Sid Lowe in Chattanooga·1 Jul 2026

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‘It’s like being close to home’: World Cup vibes immaculate in richly diverse New York

Fans of all stripes pack the bars to sing, cheer and commiserate in city where more than 3m people were born outside US

Adam Gabbatt in New York·1 Jul 2026

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Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni under investigation for underage prostitution

The Inter and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni is under investigation over alleged underage prostitution as part of an inquiry into an events company

Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo·1 Jul 2026

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Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot?

Plus: World Cup teams stuck on nul points and teams who broke their duck with a drubbing

Guardian sport·1 Jul 2026

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In ceding the reins to Mbappé, Olise and Dembélé, France look as under control as ever

Didier Deschamps used to manage with an iron fist. This time, he’s letting his stars run the show – to Les Bleus’ benefit

Leander Schaerlaeckens at New York New Jersey Stadium·1 Jul 2026

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Mexico 2-0 Ecuador: World Cup 2026 last 32 – as it happened

Co-hosts Mexico reached the last 16 – where England potentially await – with a stirring win over Ecuador at Mexico City Stadium

Jonathan Howcroft·1 Jul 2026

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Mexico end World Cup knockout drought with last-32 win over Ecuador in Azteca cauldron

Roared on by a partisan crowd in Mexico City, the tournament co-hosts saw off Ecuador 2-0 thanks to goals by Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez

Nick Ames at Mexico City Stadium·1 Jul 2026

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‘There are holes in England’: DR Congo ready to produce World Cup shock | Ed Aarons

Former DRC defender Gabriel Zakuani is better placed than most to have a view on Wednesday’s game, and feels it won’t be as straightforward as some think

Ed Aarons in Atlanta·1 Jul 2026

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