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World Cup 2026 live updates: The latest news and analysis ahead of this week’s opening game
Follow all of the latest breaking news and analysis from the tournament
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French Open takeaways: The best match, biggest upset, and abiding memories from Roland Garros
All the highlights — and lowlights — from this year’s edition of Roland Garros.
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Confident Bangladesh pose Australia a fresh challenge after 15-year wait for an ODI series
While spin dominated in Pakistan, Australia could find pace playing more of a role this series
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Suthar six-for rolls Afghanistan over for 152
Rahmat Shah waged a lone battle for Afghanistan, but couldn’t stop India from enforcing the follow-on
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Declan Rice drove Arsenal to success. Now England have the perfect vice-captain
He may not be captain, but the midfielder’s leadership qualities will be needed at the World Cup — as they were during Arsenal’s title win
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Chelsea’s returning players: Who is in contention to play a part next season?
There are 11 players who are either due to join Chelsea or return from loans but not all of them will have a part to play at Stamford Bridge
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Our writers’ World Cup 2026 predictions: Winners? Breakthrough player? Best host nation? Shocks?
The players to watch out for, the games not to miss, how to expect the unexpected. Our writers gives their views on the World Cup.
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The Chicago mayor who said ‘no’ to the World Cup – a dome on Soldier Field was the last straw
Rahm Emanuel thought the proposed deal left ‘Chicago taxpayers as the dumb money at the table’. Eight years on, he hasn’t changed his mind
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The Blue Sharks, a team with a unique capacity to make Cape Verde fans cry
As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture
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Understanding Saudi Arabia fan culture – ‘Football is emotional fuel’
As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture
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