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Football Daily | Desiré and Guéla Doué lead way at World Cup bursting with brotherly love

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Mexico and a history of playing in repeat World Cup opening fixtures | The Knowledge

<p>Plus: a national first for Madrid and have Everton supplied the most former managers to World Cup 2026? </p><ul><li><p><a href="mailto:knowledge@theguardian.com"&gt...

Nottingham Forest reject Manchester City’s £122m bid for Elliot Anderson

<ul><li><p>City intensify their pursuit of England midfielder</p></li><li><p>Forest want fee to match British record £125m for Isak</p></li></u...

BLAST FROM THE PAST | Tshabalala’s stellar goal against Mexico jump-starts World Cup

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Why Ecuador, Japan and Norway are the dark horses at this World Cup

<p>It was Morocco in 2022, Croatia in 2018 and Costa Rica in 2014. Which team will make an unexpected run in 2026?</p><p>By <a href="https://www.whoscored.com/">WhoScored</a...

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?...

Real Madrid eye Arsenal's Calafiori - Wednesday's gossip

Real Madrid scout Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori, Tottenham consider Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, Manchester United chase Newcastle's Lewis Hall, plus more....

BLAST FROM THE PAST | Chester Williams has a field day against Samoa

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FIFA appoints match officials for World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa, confirms first set of African officials on duty

<p>FIFA appoints match officials for World Cup opener between Mexico vs South Africa. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2026/06/09/fifa-appoints-match-officials-for-world-cup-opener...

‘We are knocking on the door’: Africa’s 10 contenders target World Cup glory

&lt;p&gt;Morocco’s semi-final appearance in Qatar has raised the possibility of an African team reaching the final, but who are best poised to do so?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With a record 10 African teams a...

World Cup 2026 preview: Groups E-H | Football Weekly – video

&lt;p&gt;Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson, Paul Watson and Sid Lowe to preview Groups E-H.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to The Guardian Football Weekly ► h...

Fifa vice-president Victor Montagliani: ‘MLS can become the second-biggest league in the world. Maybe the biggest’

&lt;p&gt;The Canadian has been tipped as Gianni Infantino’s successor. He defends World Cup ticket prices and explains why the Premier League may soon have a rival&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Victor Montagliani...

‘Luckily I play with my feet’: Spence talks up World Cup hopes despite broken jaw

&lt;p&gt;England defender getting used to protective brace and hopeful of contributing to Tuchel’s tournament effort&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the disorientation of the moment, as Djed Spence lay on the tu...

Spurs close in on Man City's Savinho - Tuesday's gossip

Spurs make progress with negotiations to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, Manchester United are battling their city rivals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Atletico Madrid and Bar...

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Dalic admits Croatia’s World Cup opener against England ‘can destroy everything’

&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Croatia head coach says England game crucial to hopes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kovacic, Gvardiol and Modric lacking match sharpness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/...

Why preparation isn’t everything at a World Cup | Jonathan Wilson

&lt;p&gt;From high-altitude training to made to measure kits, teams have resorted to all manner of things to adapt to conditions at the tournament&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;• &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;...