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It's coming home! Why England WILL win the World Cup

For England, the time for talk is almost over. Soon, all that will matter is the task at hand: Winning the 2026 World Cup. The Football Association (FA) and manager Thomas Tuchel have spoken forthrightly about that being their only objective in North America, and as the days tick down to the Three Lions getting their campaign underway, there is no reason to believe that they can't achieve their ultimate goal.

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Alisson: Ancelotti has transformed Brazil

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has hailed the impact of Carlo Ancelotti, claiming the Italian manager has completely revitalised the Brazil national team. Ahead of their World Cup opener, the shot-stopper admitted the squad had endured a testing time before the former Real Madrid boss took the reins.

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Lift off for Mexico! Quinones & Jimenez ensure perfect start

Mexico made the perfect start to their 2026 World Cup campaign as the co-hosts ran out 2-0 winners over South Africa in the opening game of the tournament on Thursday. Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez ensured a routine victory for the Group A favourites in a game that featured three red cards in the second half.

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Yamal and Williams return to Spain training

Spain have received a significant fitness boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup with Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams returning to full training. The dynamic duo had been major doubts for the tournament opener, but their presence at the team's base camp suggests they are ready for the big stage.

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'Should just retire!' - Nagelsmann given incredible advice by Germany legend

German football icon Lothar Matthaus has mapped out two distinct paths that could see national team manager Julian Nagelsmann exit his post early despite holding a contract until 2028. Speaking ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the 1990 World Cup winner insisted that the 38-year-old's future hinges entirely on performance, outlining both an immediate dismissal in the event of a group-stage disaster and a voluntary departure to club football should Germany lift the trophy.

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Yamal named UNICEF ambassador

Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal has officially added a prestigious new title to his growing list of achievements after being named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. The 18-year-old sensation will use his global platform to advocate for children's rights, specifically focusing on the essential need for safe environments to play and develop.