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World Cup group stage analysis: Impactful substitutes, own goals and a steep rise in mistakes
The Athletic’s data writers break down the key findings now the tournament’s first phase has drawn to a close
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Why Wimbledon’s grass has a special place in tennis doubles star Gaby Dabrowski’s heart
For the Canadian doubles star, the grass-court season offered surety under foot in uncertain times.
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Canada vs. South Africa 2026 World Cup odds, picks with Canadians favored to advance
The knockout stage of the World Cup begins with co-host Canada leaving home soil to take on South Africa.
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World Cup predictions round of 32: Brazil vs Japan, Netherlands vs Morocco and rest of matchday 18 and 19
Who knows more about soccer? Us ‘experts’, you the subscribers, a child, a dog or an algorithm? Come join us to predict each World Cup game
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With 32 World Cup teams left, who has best route to final? Can Messi beat goal record? Day 17 recap
The knockout bracket is complete, who has easier run? How beautiful can a 0-0 be? Is Just Fontaine’s record in danger?
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Croatia’s maestro Luka Modric returns to form to prolong his World Cup farewell
At just a few months off 41, the Croatian midfielder has just become the oldest ever player to assist a World Cup goal
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The music your national team selected for the World Cup
The most popular song choice is the same as it was in Qatar four years ago.
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Chaudhary’s last-ball six wins it for Freedom after Hosein’s hat-trick
Mitchell Owen set up Freedom’s chase with 77 off 35 before the match hurtled towards a chaotic finish
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Prolific West Indies batter Charlie Davis dies aged 82
In a Test career that ran from 1968 to 1973, Davis scored 1301 runs at an average of 54.20
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Cristiano Ronaldo both legend and limitation for Portugal – but Martinez standing by him
The forward struggled as Portugal missed out on top spot in Group K to a more dangerous Colombia side – but can he be dropped?
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