2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

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FIFA World Cup: Belgium knockout hopes hang in balance after goalless draw with Iran

Belgium's hopes of avoiding another early World Cup exit remain in the balance after they were held to a goalless draw by a resilient Iran side in Los Angeles, with Nathan Ngoy's second-half red card adding to the Red Devils' frustrations.

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FIFA World Cup: Spain hit top gear as Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal inspire rout of Saudi Arabia

Spain answered any doubts surrounding their World Cup credentials with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia on Sunday, as Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal starred to move La Roja to the brink of the knockout stages.

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Belgium winger Jeremy Doku to miss Iran clash with illness

Belgium will be without influential winger Jeremy Doku for their crucial World Cup Group G clash against Iran after illness ruled the Manchester City attacker out of Sunday's encounter at SoFi Stadium.

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Renard expresses disappointment after Tunisia drubbing against Japan

Tunisia head coach Herve Renard bemoaned his team's defensive weakness in the 4-0 hammering to Japan in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F clash at Estadio Monterrey on Sunday.

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Nico Schlotterbeck picks up potentially serious injury in Germany win over Ivory Coast

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being forced off during the halftime break in Germany's 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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FIFA World Cup: Brobbey and Gakpo double up as Netherlands crush Sweden to move top

The Netherlands moved to the top of Group F and edged within touching distance of the World Cup last 32 after a commanding 5-1 victory over Sweden.

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