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Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers
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Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers

Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired 'fearful' England
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'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired 'fearful' England

England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Watch: England fans cheer each goal in exhilarating opener against Croatia
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Watch: England fans cheer each goal in exhilarating opener against Croatia

Supporters for both sides turned out in droves to watch England v Croatia in their opening match of the World Cup.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
England hit four in World Cup opener against Croatia
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England hit four in World Cup opener against Croatia

England make a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, beating Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling match in Dallas.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Who was the biggest attacking threat? England player ratings
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Who was the biggest attacking threat? England player ratings

Who was England's biggest attacking threat against Croatia? Alex Howell rates the players - plus have your say.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Bellingham scores early in second half to put England 3-2 up
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Bellingham scores early in second half to put England 3-2 up

Jude Bellingham gives England a flying start to the second half against Croatia, scoring in the 47th minute to put Thomas Tuchel's side 3-2 ahead at the Fifa World Cup.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Harry Kane explains the strategy behind his stuttered penalty run-up
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Harry Kane explains the strategy behind his stuttered penalty run-up

Harry Kane was able to give England the lead against Croatia from the penalty spot - but only thanks to the video assistant referee.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum
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Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum

Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Mother of fatally-stabbed girl, 9, recalls their final hours together
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Mother of fatally-stabbed girl, 9, recalls their final hours together

The mother of a nine-year-old girl has described their final hours together before the child was killed.

Sky News - UK3 months ago
'Travesty' if Stokes doesn't captain England again - Vaughan
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'Travesty' if Stokes doesn't captain England again - Vaughan

Former skipper Michael Vaughan says Ben Stokes being stripped of the England Test captaincy over him breaking the midnight curfew would be a "travesty"'.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson collapses at mile event
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Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson collapses at mile event

Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson receiving treatment in hospital following a "medical incident" at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
'Magnificent' - Messi scores hat-trick to equal Klose scoring record
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'Magnificent' - Messi scores hat-trick to equal Klose scoring record

Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to reach 16 World Cup goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's record.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup
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No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup

Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Now he has done it at the World Cup too.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
England fans arrive in Dallas for game against Croatia
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England fans arrive in Dallas for game against Croatia

The BBC spoke to England fans in Dallas ahead of the team's first World Cup game.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Spurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal with Brighton
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Spurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal with Brighton

Netherlands World Cup defender Jan Paul van Hecke is set to leave Brighton for Tottenham Hotspur after the two clubs agree a £52m deal.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel appears in court
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Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel appears in court

The captain of a Russian shadow fleet vessel, which was intercepted by British troops in the English Channel, has appeared in court charged with breaching sanctions.

Sky News - UK3 months ago
Iran 'most oppressed' team in tournament, head coach says
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Iran 'most oppressed' team in tournament, head coach says

Head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his Iran side are the "most oppressed in the World Cup" after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
'Not a model' - Uruguay coach Bielsa refuses to engage with photoshoot
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'Not a model' - Uruguay coach Bielsa refuses to engage with photoshoot

Uruguay and former Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa defends his stony-faced appearance in the official World Cup photoshoot.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Meet the Iraq player set to make history for Pakistan
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Meet the Iraq player set to make history for Pakistan

Zidane Iqbal, a former Manchester United player, will make history when he plays for Iraq this summer, becoming the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a men's World Cup.

BBC News - UK3 months ago
Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup
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Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup

Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.

BBC News - UK3 months ago