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Will Scotland qualify for World Cup knockouts? Third-place tracker and how Iran draw hurt chances
Scotland's only hope of advancing to the World Cup knockouts is as a best-ranked third place team. But how can that happen, and how likely is it?
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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, latest news as Cape Verde make history, Uruguay crash out - June 27
Cape Verde
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Cape Verde's World Cup success isn't just for them, it's for every soccer fan to enjoy
Will England World Cup games clash with Wimbledon? Will the All England Club show the football?
Spain
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Spain advance with concerns ahead
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Familiar pressure builds on Thomas Tuchel's 'new' England as Panama and World Cup knockouts loom
Brazil
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Ancelotti says Brazil are finally on the right track. Is it enough to win a World Cup?
Belgium
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Belgium boss hits back at 'ugly' criticism of team
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Who is playing at the 2026 World Cup today? Kick-off times and how to watch in the UK
Iran
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World Cup VAR review: Why was this late goal for Iran ruled out for offside?
India tour of Ireland 2026
Abhishek: 'The areas Ireland bowled in as a unit were much better than us'
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Women's T20 World Cup 2026 - What next for Sri Lanka and Scotland?
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Three games in, Belgium have finally kick-started their World Cup
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How can teams qualify for knockout rounds of World Cup?
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FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Dembele first since Ronaldo; Mbappe joins Messi, Klose; Cape Verde make history
Major League Cricket
Couch and Pretorius take Unicorns past Orcas in scrappy, see-saw contest
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Group G at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know
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VAR denies Iran late winner as Egypt advance
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Follow live: Round of 32 begins with South Africa-Canada showdown
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Oscar Onley out of Tour de France with shoulder injury
British rider Oscar Onley, who finished fourth at last year's Tour de France, has been ruled out of this year's race because of a shoulder injury.
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From dropkicks to dad jokes -- how WWE became a family affair for comedian KevOnStage
Though focused on growing a content empire, being a good dad remains a top priority for comic Kevin Fredericks.
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French sailor Charlie Dalin dies at 42 after cancer battle
Charlie Dalin, a French sailor who won the around-the-world race Vendee Globe in record time last year, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer in 2023.
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Laser-focused teen archer Kumkum Mohod eyes Asiad glory
In the span of a few weeks, Kumkum Mohod achieved two big dreams -- a World Cup medal and an Asian Games berth.
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"Main wapas aaungi" - Vinesh Phogat's defiance on display despite Asiad trials defeat
Vinesh lost her SF against Meenakshi, but given the obstacles before her, even stepping on the mat was a win.
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USWNT Big Board: How the 2027 World Cup team is taking shape
The USWNT is now nearly one year away from the 2027 Women's World Cup. How is coach Emma Hayes' roster rebuild coming along?
