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Conte returns to Italy as national team boss

Italy have turned back to a familiar face to rescue the national team from its deepest crisis in decades. Antonio Conte is set to return to the Azzurri dugout with a mandate to restore pride and ensure the four-time world champions finally return to the global stage.

World Cup's unfair format plays right into Infantino's hands

June 25, 1982 was, according to The Times, "the day that sportsmanship died". What was expected to be a fiercely competitive fixture between West Germany and Austria became a 'non-aggression pact' between two teams who effectively stopped playing during the second half of their World Cup group game in Gijon to ensure that both progressed to the second round.

Canada v Qatar: Group B - FIFA World Cup 2026

'Davies was a decoy!' - Canada boss reveals deceptive pre-game tactic

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has admitted that captain Alphonso Davies was never truly ready to play in the crucial 2-1 World Cup defeat to Switzerland, revealing he used the superstar as a "decoy" to disrupt the opposition's preparations. Despite the pre-match comments, the Bayern Munich man remained an unused substitute as the Canucks fell to second place in Group B.

Scotland v Brazil: Group C - FIFA World Cup 2026

'My heart was racing' - Neymar finally ends Brazil absence after 981-day

Neymar admitted that nervousness took over during his long-awaited return to the Brazilian national team after a hiatus of almost a thousand days away from international football. The Santos star entered the second half of the 3-0 victory over Scotland, sealing the end of a long recovery that began with a serious knee injury in 2023.

World Cup value tracker: Undav thrives as Diomande overtakes Rogers

Excitement is growing as we move through the group stages at the 2026 World Cup and, throughout the showpiece tournament in North America, GOAL, in association with eToro, is tracking the value of some of the world's most sought-after talents. Will their price rise or plummet? Follow our unique player value tracker to find out...

Switzerland v Canada: Group B - FIFA World Cup 2026

How to get Switzerland vs TBC World Cup tickets?

Switzerland have made it to the knockouts in the World Cup. Here’s how you can secure your tickets

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Holywell Town	30	26	3	1	79	17	62	81	W W W D W
2	Flint Town United	30	25	3	2	94	30	64	78	W W W W W
3	Airbus UK Broughton	30	23	5	2	84	28	56	74	W D W W W
4	Mold Alexandra	30	18	1	11	66	50	16	55	L L L W W
5	Bangor 1876	30	17	2	11	62	55	7	53	D W W L W

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Holywell Town

W
W
W
D
W

Flint Town United

W
W
W
W
W

Airbus UK Broughton

W
D
W
W
W

Mold Alexandra

L
L
L
W
W

Bangor 1876

D
W
W
L
W

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Briton Ferry	30	23	2	5	87	39	48	71	W W W W W
2	Llanelli	30	20	4	6	80	40	40	64	L L W W W
3	Ammanford	30	17	6	7	60	42	18	57	W W L D L
4	Cambrian & Clydach	30	14	8	8	60	37	23	50	D W W W D
5	Caerau Ely	30	15	4	11	72	60	12	49	W W W L W

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