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Ivory Coast vs Ecuador prediction, as the former AFCON champions return to world stage

Ivory Coast and Ecuador both boast little World Cup experience, so will view this game as a huge opportunity

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Arne Slot tipped for Netherlands job after World Cup - live on ITV

Could Arne Slot take the reins with the Netherlands?

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Why do Japan wear blue? Samurai myth and an unlucky charm

Unlike many nations, the Japanese national football team do not wear colours that reflect the country's flag - why not?

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Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for Ivory Coast v Ecuador?

Ivory Coast and Ecuador kick off their World Cup campaign in Philadelphia

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Who is the referee for Ivory Coast vs Ecuador after Michael Oliver withdrawal?

The Group E clash was originally set to be officiated by Englishman Michael Oliver

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'Japan won't take the game to the opposition' Ange Postecoglou gives his verdict on stale first half

Netherlands and Japan went into the half-time break goalless

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Who is the referee for Netherlands vs Japan?

Group F gets underway with a well-matched game between Netherlands and Japan

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Who are the ITV commentators, pundits and presenters for Netherlands vs Japan?

Ronald Koeman get their World Cup 2026 campaign started against a bright Japan side

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Two England wonderkids have already scored at the World Cup - but not for Thomas Tuchel

England boss Thomas Tuchel may be wondering what could have been watching his home nation

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Netherlands vs Japan prediction, as two dark horses face off against one another

Netherlands vs Japan sees two well-fancied underdogs in Group F action

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Where is Curacao?

Curacao have their first-ever World Cup goal - against all odds

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Who are the ITV commentators, pundits and presenters for Germany vs Curacao?

Four-time winners Germany are taking on World Cup newbies Curacao in Texas

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Who is the referee for Germany vs Curacao?

Tournament debutants Curacao start off with a clash against four-time winners Germany in Houston

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Germany vs Curacao prediction, as the four-time World Cup winners take on a tournament debutant

Germany get their World Cup campaign underway against a relatively unknown quantity

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‘Ronaldo and I clicked from the very first touch of the ball. I don’t want to compare him against Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, but Il Fenomeno was the best’ Youri Djorkaeff’s verdict on three modern-day legends

The former France midfielder played with the Brazilian Ronaldo at Inter

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‘We’ve seen with other France captains in the past that wearing the armband brought out the best in them. Kylian Mbappe understands that he has to do the same’ Frank Leboeuf on Mbappe’s leadership qualities

The French skipper is preparing to play in his third World Cup finals

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If Vinicius Junior and Brazil are to win a sixth World Cup then they should take inspiration from Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks

Brazil began their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw with Morocco while the New York Knicks won their first NBA Champioship for 53 years

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‘Roy Keane was the one player every country at the World Cup would have picked from our squad, so I do wonder what we could have achieved had he stayed in 2002’ Matt Holland opens up on Ireland’s Saipan bust-up

The former Manchester United skipper famously stormed out of Ireland’s 2002 World Cup camp

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‘I can name the whole Spain squad from the 2010 World Cup – they inspired us’ Mikel Merino on following in the footsteps of Spain’s Golden Age stars

The Arsenal midfielder is looking back to Spain’s Tiki-taka stars for his World Cup inspiration this summer

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Cost of England robbery revealed after wild World Cup heist before Croatia showdown

The cost of England's stolen inventory prior to their face-off against Croatia has been revealed

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'The pubs in Australia will be going full bore now' - Clinical and disciplined Socceroos impress in World Cup upset

A young Australian side stuck to their gameplan magnificently to claim a 2-0 victory over Turkiye

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World Cup day three highlights - Vinicius Jr's statement to Brazil doubters, Scotland celebrations and new stars emerging

There will be more exciting rounds of games ahead, we hope, but the World Cup still gave us plenty to talk about

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Brazil player ratings: How Carlo Ancelotti's men rated in their World Cup opener against Morocco

Brazil kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw with Morocco

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Ange Postecoglou gushes over Nestory Irankunda's wonder strike against Turkey that will 'change his whole world'

Ange Postecoglou had glorious praise for Nestory Irankunda during Australia vs Turkey

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The new Michael Owen? Australia starlet Nestory Irankunda announces himself in style with fabulous World Cup goal

The Watford winger, signed from Bayern Munich, produced a memorable moment for his country against Turkiye

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