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Bellingham backs England for title after Mexico master-class

Jude Bellingham told his England teammates they can be world champions after leading by example in a 3-2 win over Mexico that ...
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Egypt eye Messi’s Argentina Scalp in Atlanta

Football fans are in for a blockbuster showdown as Egypt faces reigning world champions Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup ...
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Igiebor: Africa must copy Morocco’s winning mentality after World Cup misses

Former Super Eagles midfielder Nosa Igiebor has urged African nations to emulate Morocco’s approach to team-building, after ...
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Garba blames Brazil’s arrogance for shock World Cup exit

The Brazilian FA (CBF) football director Rodrigo Caetano has confirmed Ancelotti will remain in charge of the Selecao through the 2030 World Cup cycle, despite the last-16 exit at Norway’s hands ...
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Nigeria sweeps gold at Zone 3 Beach Volleyball Qualifiers

Hosts Nigeria dominated the 2026 African Nations Cup Beach Volleyball Zone 3 Qualifiers, capturing gold medals in both the ...
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Merino’s last-gasp winner ends Ronaldo’s World Cup dream

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain into the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career on Monday. The European champions will ...