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World Cup 2026 Group L preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group L of the 2026 World Cup, including predicted standings, key fixtures and star players for every team.Jun 7, 10:44
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Sunday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including Argentina vs Honduras, and Morocco vs Norway
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Sunday's World Cup warm-up fixtures, including Argentina vs Honduras.Jun 6, 18:00
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Preview:Croatia vs Slovenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's international friendly between Croatia and Slovenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 5, 09:27
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England vs. Croatia: Choose Thomas Tuchel's starting XI for opening World Cup 2026 fixture
Sports Mole allows you to pick your England XI for their opening Group L fixture against Croatia at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 4, 13:30
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Tuesday's 2026 World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including Croatia vs. Belgium
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Tuesday's 2026 World Cup warm-up fixtures, including Croatia vs. Belgium.Jun 1, 18:00
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Greatest World Cup kits of all time ranked
Sports Mole takes a look back and ranks the greatest World Cup kits of all time.Jun 1, 17:27
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Preview:Croatia vs Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Croatia and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 31, 13:14
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World Cup 2026: Croatia given huge double injury boost after receiving “first-hand information”
Croatia receive a huge injury boost regarding two senior international stars ahead of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face England, Ghana and Panama in Group L.Apr 21, 14:30
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World Cup 2026: Five teenage talents to watch out for including Barcelona sensation and Man Utd transfer target
Sports Mole takes a look at five teenage stars who will be ones to watch at the 2026 World Cup.Apr 2, 23:00
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Brazil lineup vs. Croatia: Predicted XI for international friendly as Vinicius Jr decision made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Tuesday's international friendly against Croatia.Mar 29, 14:32
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Preview:Brazil vs Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Brazil and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 29, 14:07
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Preview:Colombia vs Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Colombia and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 25, 13:24
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2026 World Cup: England's full route to final revealed after group draw announcement
Sports Mole looks at England's full route to final of the 2026 World Cup.Mar 11, 22:49
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World Cup 2026: Who is in England's group? Key dates, dangermen and records against
Four months out from the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's opponents, including key dates, players to watch and records against.Mar 11, 22:38
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Man City injury news: Games Josko Gvardiol will miss as major blow is confirmed
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol is set for a significant spell on the sidelines after sustaining a tibial fracture in last weekend’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Chelsea.Jan 5, 20:40
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Preview:Montenegro vs Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Montenegro and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 15, 12:53
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Preview:Croatia vs Faroe Islands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Croatia and Faroe Islands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 12, 22:41
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Man City transfer news: AC Milan ‘could play Luka Modric card’ to sign “special” midfielder
AC Milan set their sights on signing a former Inter Milan player from Manchester City, according to a report.Oct 21, 13:26
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Preview:Croatia vs Gibraltar - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Croatia and Gibraltar, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 10, 15:33
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Preview:Czech Republic vs Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Czech Republic and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 7, 15:42
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