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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, latest news as Cape Verde make history, Uruguay crash out - June 27
It's day 17 at the World Cup, and after Cape Verde reached the knockout stage, follow all the latest news across the day right here, with ESPN.
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Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Ancelotti says Brazil are finally on the right track. Is it enough to win a World Cup?
Belgium
FIFA World Cup
Belgium boss hits back at 'ugly' criticism of team
football-uk
Who is playing at the 2026 World Cup today? Kick-off times and how to watch in the UK
Iran
FIFA World Cup
World Cup VAR review: Why was this late goal for Iran ruled out for offside?
India tour of Ireland 2026
Abhishek: 'The areas Ireland bowled in as a unit were much better than us'
ICC Women's T20 World Cup
Women's T20 World Cup 2026 - What next for Sri Lanka and Scotland?
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Scotland
FIFA World Cup
Will Scotland qualify for World Cup knockouts? Third-place tracker and how Iran draw hurt chances
FIFA World Cup
Three games in, Belgium have finally kick-started their World Cup
FIFA World Cup
How can teams qualify for knockout rounds of World Cup?
FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Dembele first since Ronaldo; Mbappe joins Messi, Klose; Cape Verde make history
Major League Cricket
Couch and Pretorius take Unicorns past Orcas in scrappy, see-saw contest
seo explainer
Group G at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know
🏆 World Cup bracket
FIFA World Cup
VAR denies Iran late winner as Egypt advance
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Follow live: Round of 32 begins with South Africa-Canada showdown
Follow live: Round of 32 begins with South Africa-Canada showdown
Follow live: Round of 32 begins with South Africa-Canada showdown
FIFA World Cup
Socceroos to play Egypt in World Cup round of 32
FIFA World Cup
Belgium through as group winners, with NZ out
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Oscar Onley out of Tour de France with shoulder injury
British rider Oscar Onley, who finished fourth at last year's Tour de France, has been ruled out of this year's race because of a shoulder injury.
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From dropkicks to dad jokes -- how WWE became a family affair for comedian KevOnStage
Though focused on growing a content empire, being a good dad remains a top priority for comic Kevin Fredericks.
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French sailor Charlie Dalin dies at 42 after cancer battle
Charlie Dalin, a French sailor who won the around-the-world race Vendee Globe in record time last year, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer in 2023.
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Laser-focused teen archer Kumkum Mohod eyes Asiad glory
In the span of a few weeks, Kumkum Mohod achieved two big dreams -- a World Cup medal and an Asian Games berth.
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"Main wapas aaungi" - Vinesh Phogat's defiance on display despite Asiad trials defeat
Vinesh lost her SF against Meenakshi, but given the obstacles before her, even stepping on the mat was a win.
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USWNT Big Board: How the 2027 World Cup team is taking shape
The USWNT is now nearly one year away from the 2027 Women's World Cup. How is coach Emma Hayes' roster rebuild coming along?
