NewsEngland 4-2 Croatia: Kane brace inspires victory in World Cup opener
England began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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World Cup 2026: The seismic fallout from Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi
The arrest of Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi for alleged spot-fixing just weeks before the 2026 World Cup has sent shockwaves through Qatar and the global game.
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