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World Cup 2026 Saturday takeaways: Jude Bellingham shines; Argentina takes advantage of Swiss flop
The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals are set. On Saturday, England and Argentina joined France and Spain in the final four with a pair of thrilling wins.
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brazilnews.net
· Jun 22, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi & Ronaldo lead charge as football's new kings hunt glory
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 22 (ANI): The FIFA World Cup serves up a blockbuster matchday as football's greatest icons and its brightest modern stars take centre stage within the span of 24 hours. While Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue their pursuit of one final World Cup triumph, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland represent the new generation determined to seize the game's biggest stage, accordi
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· Jul 7, 2026
Inside the luxe private suites where David Beckham, NFL WAGs are watching the World Cup
From a perfect view of the pitch to gourmet dining, experiencing a World Cup game in FIFA’s hospitality suites are a winning ticket to the World Cup. FIFA and On Location — the official hospitality provider for the FIFA World Cup 2026 — have packages for the United States matches that will elevate every fan’s []
CBS Sports
· Jul 2, 2026
Free 2026 World Cup anytime goalscorer picks, odds: Lamine Yamal, Bruno Fernandes among Thursday's best bets
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· Jun 29, 2026
‘Matter of time’: Ambati Rayudu opens up on star batter’s potential inclusion in India squad
The Indian team is all set to take on England in a multi-format white-ball series. The two sides will meet across five T20I matches and three ODIs and will hope to put in their best performances in hopes of clinching the series. The Men in Blue will be coming into the series on the back of subpar results.
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· Jun 23, 2026
2026 World Cup: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland battle for Golden Boot
After two matches each at the 2026 World Cup, it appears the battle for the Golden Boot will be between Lionel Messi (Argentina), Kylian Mbappe (France) and Erling Haaland (Norway). The trio are the only players to score multiple goals in every match they have played so far. Messi currently leads the way with five [] 2026 World Cup: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland battle for Golden Boot
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· Jun 28, 2026
World Cup attendance: The potential 2028ers
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