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Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
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Start Rashford? Bring O'Reilly back? Pick your England XI to face Panama
Who should start for England against Panama in their final World Cup group game? It's time to put yourself in Thomas Tuchel's shoes.
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Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward World Cup Pride Match
Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.
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Wales boss Bellamy has 'burned bridges' - Roberts
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy faces tensions in his relationships with bosses, players and fans after a move to Burnley collapsed.
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How are the TV picks decided for the World Cup's round of 32?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the complexities behind television selections for the 2026 World Cup's round of 32 fixtures
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Hart explains how goalkeepers are struggling with World Cup ball
Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart answers your questions about the Trionda World Cup ball and how it might be affecting goalkeepers at the tournament.
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Brentford in talks to sign Burnley's Anthony
Jaidon Anthony could swap Burnley for Brentford, as the Bees open talks to sign the forward.
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The 0-0 draw that highlighted flaw in World Cup format
Doubts rise over the World Cup's format as the first of the two group games that give the two teams a chance to progress with a draw finishes 0-0.
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Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?
Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?
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Arsenal keen on Guimaraes move - Friday's gossip
Newcastle midfielders Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes are in demand, Chelsea want Maxence Lacroix and Liverpool still chase Yan Diomande.
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US interested in hosting 2038 World Cup - Giuliani
The United States could consider making a bid to host the men's 2038 World Cup, with Fifa considering expanding the tournament to 64 teams.
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Celtic reunite O'Neill with backroom team
Celtic announce that Shaun Maloney, Mark Fotheringham and Stephen McManus will continue to work under manager Martin O'Neill next season.
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Mbappe v Haaland: Who is more important for their country?
Two of the greatest forwards in world football will go head-to-head at Boston Stadium on Friday, as France and Kylian Mbappe take on Norway and Erling Haaland.
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Why Vrancken marks fresh start at data-driven Hearts
As Belgian head coach Wouter Vranckin takes charge at Hearts, it marks a strengthening of the club's data-driven vision, writes Thomas Duncan.
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Hearts' Braga plays down transfer talk - gossip
Hearts striker says sole focus is on Champions League qualifying despite links to France as Celtic are set to end long negotiations with coaching staff...
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 19
Will you get today's World Cup player in as few attempts as possible?
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What is SkyJo? The card game being played in the England camp
As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.
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Turkey end World Cup on high with last-gasp win over USA
Turkey come out on top in the last minute of an end-to-end 3-2 win over a second string USA side, in their final Group D match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Australia through and Paraguay close following draw between sides
Australia sealed their passage to the last 32 and Paraguay are almost certain to join them after they shared a drab draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.
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From 42% to 5.26% - how Scotland's World Cup hopes are fading
Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.
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What each team need to reach World Cup knockouts
With the final round of group fixtures under way the path to the World Cup final on 19 July is starting to take shape.
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Brobbey on target again as Netherlands beat Tunisia to win group
Brian Brobbey scores for the second game in a row as Netherlands defeat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F, setting up a match against Morocco in the last 32 at the World Cup.
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Japan and Sweden draw takes both into last 32
Daizen Maeda's smart finish to Japan's team goal is cancelled out by Anthony Elanga's long-range strike as Sweden fight back in a 1-1 draw that takes both sides through to the World Cup knockout stages.
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'Oh my word!' - Elanga 'stunner' draws Sweden level
Anthony Elanga scores a brilliant curling effort from the edge of the area to draw Sweden level with Japan in their FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium.
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Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador
Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.
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'We could call it racist' - Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger comments
Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.
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Where to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV
All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games.
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Ecuador fight back to upset Germany
Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup, as one of the top eight third-placed teams.
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Ivory Coast defeat Curacao to progress to knockout stages for first time
Ivory Coast ease past Curacao in their World Cup Group E clash courtesy of a Nicolas Pepe brace, confirming their qualification in the knockout stages of the competition for the first time in their history.
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Man Utd's Onana set for Trabzonspor loan
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is close to securing a second loan spell at Turkish club Trabzonspor.
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Man City agree record fee with Forest for Anderson
Manchester City agree a club record deal with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson.
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Plata's 'touch of gold' gives Ecuador lead against Germany
Gonzalo Plata reacts quickest to direct Kevin Rodriuguez' flick on over Manuel Neuer, to give Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in their FIFA World Cup Group E match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
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'Brilliant finish' - Pepe gets his second as Ivory Coast double their lead
Nicolas Pepe gets on the end of Ibrahima Sangare's "incisive pass" to score his second of the game, as Ivory Coast take a 2-0 lead against Curacao in their Group E match at Philadelphia Stadium.
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Germany goal should have been ruled out for 'endangering opponent'
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Joe Hart, Ellen White and Lucas Leiva explain why Alexander Pavlovic's high boot in the build-up to Leroy Sane's goal was an example of "endangering the opponent".
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James doubtful for Panama but England hopeful on Rice
England's Reece James and Declan Rice miss England's penultimate training session before Panama with injury concerns.
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Sane fires Germany ahead as Ecuador calls for foul waived away
Leroy Sane gives Germany a 1-0 lead against Ecuador in the second minute of the World Cup Group E match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
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Double Ballon d'Or winner Putellas to join London City Lionesses
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas decides to move to London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona.
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Are Scotland 'not good enough' to impress at World Cup?
What is the mood among Scotland fans and pundits post-group stage at the World Cup?
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Why it's time for Saka and Rashford - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel needs to change some personnel as well as his team's mindset when they face Panama.
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Tottenham sign former Arsenal midfielder Pelova
Tottenham confirm the signing of Netherlands midfielder Victoria Pelova following her exit from Arsenal.
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New Hearts boss Vrancken ready to challenge Old Firm
Hearts appoint former Genk and Sint-Truiden boss Wouter Vrancken as their new head coach a week after Derek McInnes left for Rangers.
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World Cup makes more than enough money - New York mayor Mamdani
Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup generates "more than enough" income and supporters should not have to pay higher prices.
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Is the World Cup ball making it hard for goalkeepers?
While some goalkeepers have produced heroic performances in the World Cup, others have struggled with shots from outside the area, so is there a problem with the ball?
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'Dream come true' - McCrorie returns to Rangers from Bristol City
Ross McCrorie is reuniting with manager Derek McInnes and returning to Rangers after Bristol City accept an undisclosed offer from the Ibrox club.
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Hincapie completes permanent £34.5m Arsenal move
Defender Piero Hincapie makes his loan move from Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal permanent.
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Godfrey signs new three-year deal with London City
England international Freya Godfrey has signed a new three-year contract with London City Lionesses.
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Championship fixtures: Your club-by-club guide
See your Championship club's full fixture list for the forthcoming 2026-27 season.
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Burnley and West Ham to meet on first Championship weekend
Relegated Burnley and West Ham will meet on the opening weekend of the Championship season on Sunday, 16 August.
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How brands banned from the World Cup became the story
When we try to suppress something, we often make it more visible - and Fifa is living that in real time with its sponsors.
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Pochettino has US believing they can be World Cup winners
Mauricio Pochettino has united the USA fans and players in a belief that they are capable of winning the World Cup.
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