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AGF to face Niels Frederiksen's Lech Poznan in the Champions League qualification

Danish champions AGF will face Niels Frederiksen's Polish outfit Lech Poznan in the second qualifying round for the Champions League.

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Ralf Rangnick praises World Cup debutants Jordan after Austria's fortuitous victory

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick saluted the quality of ⁠the World Cup's debutants after his team rode their luck in a 3-1 win over Jordan ‌on Tuesday.

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EXCLUSIVE: Guillaume Hoarau full of praise for France's record breaker Kylian Mbappe

After a laboured first 45 minutes, Les Bleus produced a top-class second half to secure victory over Senegal. With a decisive Kylian Mbappe and a sparkling attacking display after the break, France sent out an early statement. Former French footballer Guillaume Hoarau, who is Flashscore’s consultant for this tournament, analyses Les Bleus’ opening match.

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Real Madrid complete signing of Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva on free transfer

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer, with the 31-year-old's contract expiring at the end of the month.

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World Cup highlights: The never ageing Messi responds to Haaland and Mbappe

He had never scored a hat-trick at a World Cup before, but Lionel Messi put that right as Argentina kicked off their campaign against Algeria in Kansas City last night. More importantly, he matched a certain Miroslav Klose just hours after Kylian Mbappé’s brace against Senegal.

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How England can continue their good recent form over an ageing Croatia at the World Cup

Thomas Tuchel's England side get their World Cup campaign underway against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday evening.

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'Best striker in the world': Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic warns side of Harry Kane

Zlatko Dalic warned his Croatia team over the enduring goal-scoring qualities of ⁠Harry Kane as the 2018 World Cup runners-up prepare to take on England in their Group L opener at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday.

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Scottie Scheffler chases career Grand Slam at US Open as Europeans target history

While top-ranked Scottie Scheffler chases a career Grand Slam at this week's US Open, European golfers can achieve an unprecedented treble if one of them wins the title at Shinnecock.

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Confident Haaland closing in on record after getting World Cup campaign off to great start

Norwegian international super striker Erling Braut Haaland equalled Kjetil Rekdal's record as Norway's all-time top scorer in World Cup history when he scored twice to help the Scandinavians on their way to a 4-1 win against Iraq in their first game of the 2026 World Cup. Now he wants the record for himself.

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'Rejuvenated' Luka Modric determined to enjoy every second of last World Cup

Midfield great Luka Modric said Tuesday he was determined to enjoy every second of his last World Cup and had been "rejuvenated" by being with Croatia for a fifth time on football's biggest stage.

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Austria hold off shock Jordan comeback to earn hard-fought World Cup victory

Austria made a victorious return to the FIFA World Cup (WC) after 28 years away, winning 3-1 in San Francisco against Group J opponents Jordan, who impressed on their debut despite extending their winless run to six matches.

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Messi hails 'beautiful moment' after becoming World Cup's joint leading goalscorer

Lionel Messi saluted a "beautiful moment" after becoming the World Cup's joint all-time leading goalscorer in his record-breaking sixth finals appearance on Tuesday.

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Lionel Scaloni admits Lionel Messi's 'inexplicable' feats no longer a surprise

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he ⁠is no longer surprised by the "inexplicable" feats of Lionel Messi after he scored all ‌three goals in their 3-0 win over Algeria at ‌the World Cup on Tuesday.

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Algeria coach Petkovic says his side helped Messi create World Cup history

Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said mistakes from his team had made it ⁠easier for Lionel Messi to score the hat-trick that saw him match the World Cup scoring record in Argentina's 3-0 victory ‌in Kansas City on Tuesday.

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EXCLUSIVE: Wes Brown confident about England's World Cup chances but surprised by omissions

Former Manchester United and England defender Wes Brown has spoken on the Three Lions ahead of the start of their World Cup campaign.

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How Lionel Messi dismantled Algeria as Argentina begin their World Cup defence

Reigning world champions Argentina got their 2026 World Cup campaign underway against an Algeria side that had only won one WC game in 10 since 1982.

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Tunisia's Renard 'up for the challenge' after being parachuted into World Cup campaign

Tunisia's new coach Herve Renard said he was motivated by the challenge ⁠of taking charge of the team after his predecessor Sabri Lamouchi was fired following a crushing 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their ‌World Cup opener.

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Messi lights up World Cup on historic night as Argentina cruise past Algeria

On his 200th appearance for Argentina, Lionel Messi was the difference as La Albiceleste triumphed 3-0 over Algeria in their FIFA World Cup (WC) Group J opener at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Solbakken to give Norway players two days off after big win over Iraq

Norway manager Stale Solbakken said his players can now enjoy a well-deserved ⁠rest after beginning their long-awaited World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Iraq on Tuesday in Foxborough, where Erling ‌Haaland netted twice.

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Coach Arnold upbeat despite Iraq's loss to Norway

Iraq coach Graham Arnold urged his players not to lose heart after their ⁠4-1 defeat by Norway in their World Cup opener on Tuesday and reminded them they have two more chances ‌to get a victory that could put them through to the knockout ‌rounds.

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Martinez coy on future as he plots World Cup triumph for Portugal

Roberto Martinez did not deny reports that this is likely to be his last ⁠World Cup with Portugal as he prepares his side for their Group K opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston ‌on Wednesday, but characterised it as 'old news'.

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Bruno Fernandes on winning the World Cup, playing with Ronaldo and thinking of Jota

Bruno Fernandes says Portugal have targeted World Cup glory as they prepare for their opening Group K clash against Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston on Wednesday, but admits it will be no easy road.

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'Only medicine that works is to win': Queiroz looking for top start against Panama

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz cut a composed figure at Toronto Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, less than 24 hours before Ghana open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama at BMO Field.

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Colombia coach Lorenzo warns Uzbekistan should not be underestimated

Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo warned his side against ⁠complacency on Tuesday, declaring that the World Cup's opening week had shown there were no easy opponents ahead of ‌their clash against Uzbekistan.