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Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists' countries
BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.
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Lamine Yamal v Mbappe: La Liga stars set for semi-final showdown
France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?
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World Cup and sunshine prompt UK consumers to splash out on beer and online shopping
Despite spending increase in June, Barclays says most people still pessimistic about economyRelentless sunshine and the World Cup coaxed consumers to spend more on beer and online shopping last month,...
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Timing took me to Chelsea rather than Liverpool - Alonso
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says his arrival at Stamford Bridge instead of Liverpool was "about timings".
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Ted Lasso actor Fernandez makes professional football debut
Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez makes his professional football debut for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive.
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Another Three Lions frenzy roarsome for local venues
Pubs and bars across Erewash enjoyed a roaring trade once more as England fans were gripped by World Cup fever to cheer on the Three Lions to victory against Norway. The scorching quarter final on Sat...
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Struggling pub landlords given a lifeline by England’s World Cup heroes
One manager expects takings to treble during England’s semi-final with Argentina on Wednesday; while national sales are up 10%The beleaguered pub sector is getting a boost from England’s World Cup run...
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Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup
Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "for the whole world".
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'Gutted' Brendon McCullum sacked as England cricket test match coach
Brendon McCullum is to stand down as England's cricket test match coach, it has been announced.
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Bellingham and Tuchel's rocky relationship - from 'repulsive' comment to Norway disagreement
Jude Bellingham has been on exceptional form in this year's World Cup, scoring in crucial games and making all the right moves on and off the ball.
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'The perfect football song': Why England fans and players love Wonderwall
David Beckham joined in with the latest Oasis singalong, following England's World Cup win in Miami.
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UK to crack down on unlicensed casinos sponsoring football teams
Exclusive: Government to launch consultation after Everton’s deal with Stake.com went ahead amid Gambling Commission warnings Ministers are poised to crack down on unlicensed casinos sponsoring Britis...
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Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next
Jude Bellingham again dazzles England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time greats.
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Did ball hit spidercam before England goal? Snicko says not - Norway unsure
Norway's World Cup campaign ends in a quarter-final defeat by England, but they leave frustrated, arguing that Jude Bellingham's equaliser should not have counted.
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'Man of all the moments' - Bellingham gives England the lead
Jude Bellingham scores his second goal of the game to give England a 2-1 lead over Norway during extra time of their 2026 World Cup quarter-final in Miami.
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How to take a World Cup shootout penalty
We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.
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Former England captain Knight announces retirement
World Cup-winning captain Heather Knight joins batter Tammy Beaumont in retiring after the ongoing Test match against India.
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Prince Harry talks grief, stress and loss in final event of UK trip
The Duke of Sussex rounded off his visit by meeting bereaved children and young people - and doing yoga with goats.
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Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Try our postcode lookup
Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool
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Klopp agrees to replace Nagelsmann as Germany coach
Jurgen Klopp agrees a deal in principle to become the new head coach of Germany's men's national team after the resignation of Julian Nagelsmann.
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