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2026 World Cup breaks all-time attendance record after group stage

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The 2026 World Cup has broken the all-time attendance record for the men’s tournament, surpassing the 3,587,538 mark set in 1994. The milestone was reached as the expanded 48-team group stage concluded.

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World Cup penalty shootouts: The statistics behind winning strategies

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Statistical analysis reveals that winning the coin toss provides a significant advantage in penalty shootouts, while optimal shooting strategies vary between Europe’s top leagues.

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Bellingham labels Kane ‘best England player of all time’ after Panama win

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Jude Bellingham has described Harry Kane as England’s greatest ever player following their 2-0 World Cup victory over Panama. The midfielder provided an assist for Kane’s goal before the pair exchanged mutual praise.

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Alphonso Davies fit to start Canada’s World Cup Round of 32 clash

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Canada coach Jesse Marsch has confirmed Alphonso Davies is fit to start their Round of 32 clash against South Africa, marking the Bayern Munich star’s first appearance at the tournament after injury kept him out during the group stages.

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Croatia Edge Ghana 2-1 to Seal World Cup Knockout Spot as Modric Rewrites History

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Luka Modric became the oldest player to assist at a World Cup as Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to reach the 2026 knockout stages. Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic scored for the Vatreni.

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Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach after World Cup elimination

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Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland head coach within an hour of the team’s World Cup elimination, abandoning a four-year contract extension signed before the tournament.

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Germany Advance Despite Ecuador Loss as Identity Crisis Deepens

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Germany reached the World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 2014 despite a 2-1 defeat to Ecuador, yet discord over Manuel Neuer’s recall and Jürgen Klopp’s looming shadow leave Julian Nagelsmann’s side struggling to escape their imperial past.

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Davies set for Canada return against South Africa in World Cup last 32

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Alphonso Davies is expected to feature when Canada face South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday, as both debutants prepare for their first World Cup knockout match.

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Austria and Algeria seal World Cup last-32 spots after dramatic 3-3 draw

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Sasa Kalajdzic’s 96th-minute header rescued a 3-3 draw for Austria against Algeria in Kansas City, sending both nations into the World Cup Round of 32 and eliminating Iran.

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Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland manager after World Cup exit

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Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland manager just weeks after signing a contract extension until 2030, following the team’s group stage exit from the World Cup 2026.