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News — World Cup 2026

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Guides, explainers and analysis for the first 48-team World Cup. Every story is human-reviewed, sourced and bylined.

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Argentina vs Austria: World Cup 2026 Group J Showdown

Argentina and Austria clash in a pivotal FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J fixture with top spot on the line. Both teams have started with wins.

Kickoff EditorialJune 20, 20263 min read

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Konaté’s Madrid move exposes Liverpool’s defensive crisis

Ibrahima Konaté’s free transfer to Real Madrid leaves Liverpool’s centre-back crisis unresolved and raises questions over their recruitment strategy.

Kickoff EditorialJune 18, 2026

Konaté’s Real Madrid move exposes Liverpool’s defensive crisis

Ibrahima Konaté’s free transfer to Madrid underscores Liverpool’s defensive fragility after Van Dijk’s decline and a string of injury setbacks.

Kickoff EditorialJune 18, 2026

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