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‘I dreaded the World Cup but am now embracing it’: how the tournament won over (most) people in host cities

Excitement was muted before the event, but the joy, noise and colour brought by visiting fans has captivated people in the US, Canada and Mexico

July 1, 2026

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As the knockout stages begin, penalties are inevitable. What do the stats say about the best ways to take them?

July 1, 2026

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Harry Kane struck twice late on against the Democratic Republic of the Congo to see England win 2-1 and go into the last 16 of the World Cup

July 1, 2026

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Fans, players and coaches have voiced their indignation at the way the game is massively altered by the four-quarter structure

July 1, 2026

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Some, like Luca Zidane, have been bamboozled and an academic paper bears out Joe Hart’s opinion about its movement

July 1, 2026

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The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs. Who has caught the eye already, and which clubs are focusing on longer-term priorities?

June 25, 2026

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