2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

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Manuel Neuer "incredibly proud" after Germany's dominant FIFA World Cup win over Curacao

Manuel Neuer has said he was "incredibly proud" after marking his return to World Cup football with a commanding performance, after Germany opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 7-1 win over Curacao in Houston.

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Ivory Coast claim first 2026 World Cup win for Africa as Amad Diallo sinks Ecuador

Ivory Coast gave Africa an early boost at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Ecuador 1-0 in Group E, becoming the first team from the continent to register a victory at the tournament.

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Luis de la Fuente confirms Lamine Yamal 'won't start' vs Cape Verde in World Cup clash

Lamine Yamal is in line to feature from the bench as Spain begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against debutants Cape Verde, with manager Luis de la Fuente confirming the winger is fit but not yet ready to start.

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Rudi Garcia wants Belgium to dominate FIFA World Cup clash against Egypt

Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has urged his players to take control of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Egypt, but warned that they would face one of the strongest African teams ever assembled when the two nations meet on Monday.

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Japan fightback denies Netherlands victory in FIFA World Cup opener

Japan came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their Group F opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, extending the Blue Samurai's unbeaten run to eight matches.

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Kevin De Bruyne relishing fourth FIFA World Cup ahead of Belgium opener

Kevin De Bruyne says he is determined to savour what could be his final World Cup as Belgium prepare to open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Egypt on Monday.

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