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News — World Cup 2026

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Cucurella Completes Shock Real Madrid Move

Marc Cucurella has completed a surprise €60 million transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the verbal agreement between all parties.

Kickoff EditorialJune 16, 20263 min read

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Ivory Coast edge Ecuador 1-0 in tight World Cup 2026 opener

Ivory Coast edged Ecuador 1-0 in a cagey World Cup 2026 opener on Friday, with a late first-half strike sealing the points in the Group B clash.

Kickoff EditorialJune 15, 2026

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