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More games, more controversy: has the expanded World Cup been a success?

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Saturday, July 18, 2026
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More games, more controversy: has the expanded World Cup been a success?

FIFA’s push to make the World Cup bigger has become one of the defining debates in modern international football. The BBC’s latest analysis asks a simple but important question: has the tournament’s expansion genuinely improved the event, or has it c...

18.07.2026
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Caitlin Clark makes WNBA history with 45 points and 10 assists in Fever win over Storm

18.07.2026
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Messi and Brady photos add extra intrigue to Lamine Yamal’s rise ahead of World Cup final

18.07.2026
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World Cup finalists in numbers: Argentina and Spain compared ahead of the final

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BBC Sport’s Wimbledon video asks which Czech star can seize the women’s title

BBC Sport’s Wimbledon feature turns the spotlight on a distinctly Czech storyline, with Naomi Broady stepping on court to assess whether Karolina Muchova or Linda Noskova can emerge as the country’s l...

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England lose Sciver-Brunt as India seize control at Lord’s in one-off Test

England’s afternoon at Lord’s began in the worst possible way when captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was trapped lbw for 44, leaving the hosts in trouble at 142-6 in their first innings against India in the on...

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Karolina Muchova’s resilience and love of tennis keep her pushing at the top level

Karolina Muchova’s story is one of persistence as much as talent. In a BBC Sport feature, the Czech player reflects on her roots, her resilience and the personal habits that help shape life on the tou...

11.07.2026
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Ken Bates dies aged 94: former Chelsea and Leeds owner leaves a complicated football legacy

Ken Bates, the former Chelsea and Leeds United owner, has died aged 94, with Chelsea confirming the news on Saturday. The announcement closes the book on one of the most recognisable and controversial...

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Ireland hold off Japan to secure bonus-point win in Nations Championship round two

Ireland emerged with the result they needed in Nations Championship round two, but the margin of comfort was far slimmer than the scoreline may suggest. Japan arrived with energy, pace and enough ambi...

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Granit Xhaka’s redemption arc: from Arsenal jeers to Switzerland’s World Cup tears

Granit Xhaka’s emotional response to Switzerland’s penalty shootout victory over Colombia is more than a single tournament image. It is a reminder of how quickly a footballer’s reputation can shift, a...

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England’s collapse at Lord’s leaves one-off Test finely poised after brutal start to day two

England’s morning at Lord’s unravelled quickly as they lost two wickets in four balls, turning a steady enough position into a damaging early setback on day two of the one-off Test against India. From...

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Pubs allowed to stay open through England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway

England supporters heading to the pub for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway have been given a small but meaningful boost: the government has said venues can remain open until 30 minutes after...

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Harry Kane recalls ‘surreal’ golf round with Donald Trump as England captain reflects on unusual off-pitch encounter

Harry Kane’s latest headline is not about goals, transfers or England tactics, but it still speaks to the profile he carries as one of the most recognisable footballers in the world. The England capta...

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Should Argentina take Lionel Messi off penalties? World Cup debate grows as 2026 approaches

Lionel Messi remains the central figure in Argentina’s World Cup story, but the latest BBC Sport debate asks a sharper question than usual: should he still be the team’s penalty taker? It is a fair di...

11.07.2026
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