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World Cup Daily LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo's new golden boots, Argentina rest Messi as final groups decided
It's the final day of World Cup action from the group stages, as Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi (maybe) could play on the same day.
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WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
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Three games in, Belgium have finally kick-started their World Cup
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Iran face wait over World Cup future as fate intervenes again vs. Egypt
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CAPE VERDE REACH THE KNOCKOUTS
Cape Verde's World Cup success isn't just for them -- it's for every soccer fan to enjoy
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Cape Verde send fans wild as they reach World Cup knockouts
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- Australia to play Egypt in World Cup round of 32
- Iran coach on VAR call: 'We're an unlucky team'
- Socceroos Leckie, Italiano ruled out of World Cup
- Cape Verde smallest nation to make WC knockouts
- Bielsa on WC exit: I gave Uruguay soccer nothing
- Sources: OKC to keep Hartenstein on 3-year deal
- Sources: Alvarado returns to Knicks on new deal
- Dembélé first-half hat trick sees France win group
- Parker, Delle Donne: WNBA has to protect players
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Watch now on YouTube: Socceroos Cup Diaries
ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries has all you need to know about Australia's journey in North America, all in one place. Join Joey Lynch and Alex Hatzikostas as they go behind the scenes in the Socceroos camp and give the inside word on all the action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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World Cup Group Stage Challenge
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest news, injuries, league intel, updates
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing ahead of free agency.
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Drafting for a decade: The top 10 players I'd have for the next 10 years
Let's say you're redrafting the entire AFL with an eye to the next decade of footy. Who should be the top prospects on your draft board? Jake Michaels has picked his top 10.
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2026 NFL offseason: Biggest surprise players on each team
From rookies to veterans, here are the players who have made an early impression on every NFL team ahead of training camp.
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Brisbane decider should be Daley's last
Laurie Daley; tremendous bloke, legend of our great game, has been given two shots at coaching the Blues. A loss in Brisbane will be his last.
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Scotland's Tartan Army brings World Cup spirit to a Marlins game
After celebrating with the Red Sox, members of Scotland's famed Tartan Army marched into loanDepot park and adopted the Marlins for a night.
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'Here we go again': Lukhan Salakaia-Loto's Wallabies omission doesn't stack up
No one said it better than Lukhan Salakaia-Loto himself, who took to social media on Friday to address yet another snubbing from Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt. The Queenslander's omission simply doesn't add up.
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ESPN NFL Afters
Laurie Horesh and Jimmy Smith catch their breath and re-hash all the biggest moments, stories, giggles and tears from 10 hours of football.
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