Stories By Graham Ruthven
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Sport
Tuchel’s bold squad choices are paying off
Thomas Tuchel put a target on his back when he named his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup as England manager. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were left at home as the German coach favoured a different approach.
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World Cup still waiting for Yamal to arrive
The superstars have shown up at the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi have both scored eight goals while Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembele and Vinicius Junior have all made their mark at the tournament.
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Sport
This Golden Boot race could be the best in World Cup history
The stars are shining bright at the 2026 World Cup and nowhere is that more evident than in the scoring charts. Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi all have seven goals to their name with the likes of Ousmane Dembele and Harry Kane not far behind.
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Racing
Are Morocco poised to become Africa’s first World Cup winners?
Morocco’s 2022 World Cup team made history. They provided one of the stories of the tournament in Qatar by making an incredible run to the semi-finals, becoming the first African side to make the final four of a World Cup.
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Not for the first time, Jude Bellingham is dragging England through another tournament
When England needed someone to step up and take control of another World Cup group game drifting away from Thomas Tuchel’s team, Jude Bellingham obliged once again. It was the same in the opening fixture against Croatia when the Real Madrid midfielder was arguably the best player on the pitch.
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Sport
Michael Olise is the creative driving force behind France’s World Cup challenge
France are frightening. Two of the 2026 World Cup’s top five goalscorers play in Didier Deschamps with Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe both hitting the ground running at this summer’s tournament, netting four goals apiece after three games.
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Sport
Why Scotland Look More Dangerous Than Ever
Within just 30 minutes of Scotland’s final World Cup warm-up match, Steve Clarke’s side were out of sight. Goals from Lawrence Shankland, Scott McTominay and Che Adams put the Scots 3-0 up against Bolivia with a fourth goal from Adams before half time capping the scoring at 4-0.
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Sport
The Biggest World Cup Ever Has Arrived
48 teams. 104 games. Three host nations. The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in history by almost every metric with the USA, Canada and Mexico set to welcome the great and good of international football this week.
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Sport
Which three teams are primed to be Dark Horses at this summer’s World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner with no fewer than 48 teams set to descend on the USA, Canada and Mexico over the coming days. The tournament gets under way on Thursday 11th June and anticipation is high.
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Sport
Arsenal can be even better next season
It wasn’t to be Arsenal’s night. Saturday’s Champions League final might have ended differently had Gabriel Magalhaes aimed his penalty kick a little lower to keep alive the Gunners’ penalty shootout hopes, but the final outcome was a reflection of Paris Saint-Germain’s superior quality.
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Sport
Are English teams too dominant in the Europa League and Conference League?
Last week, Aston Villa enjoyed their most glorious European night since 1982 when they won the Europa League. This week, Crystal Palace have the opportunity to create their own continental legacy as Oliver Glasner’s side prepare to face Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final.
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