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World Cup news live: Latest England injury updates and France-Morocco build-up
Sports Mole brings you live World Cup news and the latest updates today, including build-up to the first quarter-final between France and Morocco.08:45
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Why Aston Villa may not sign Amadou Onana replacement as Unai Emery sent new transfer warning
Aston Villa's search for an Amadou Onana replacement will be complicated due to the Lions' lack of "financial freedom", Richard Dunne exclusively tells Sports Mole.19:35
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Spain vs. Belgium: Does La Roja superstar Lamine Yamal need to improve his form at 2026 World Cup?
Spain attacker Lamine Yamal is yet to match up to the other superstars at the 2026 World Cup.17:55
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Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Lionel Scaloni must make brutal Lionel Messi decision as unwanted World Cup record set
Argentina survive a massive scare to overcome Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals, but Lionel Scaloni must now make a brutal Lionel Messi decision.Jul 7, 19:19
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Arsenal told to sign Bruno Guimaraes over Ayyoub Bouaddi after £100m transfer warning
Arsenal should prioritise a move for Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes over Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer, a former Gunners midfielder exclusively tells Sports Mole.Jul 7, 17:59
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World Cup live news and updates: Argentina vs. Egypt latest and goals
Follow Sports Mole's daily World Cup 2026 news blog on July 7, including live updates and the latest injury reports.Jul 7, 08:44
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Team News: Argentina vs. Egypt injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's World Cup 2026 last-16 match between Argentina and Egypt.Jul 6, 17:00
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Why England can't replace Jordan Henderson as Thomas Tuchel receives crushing injury update
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is reportedly set to miss the rest of the World Cup as he prepares to undergo surgery on the bizarre wrist injury he suffered in the Mexico aftermath.Jul 6, 14:52
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Premier League pre-season friendlies: Confirmed fixtures and schedule for all 20 teams
Sports Mole provides a comprehensive list of pre-season friendlies for all 20 Premier League teams.Jul 6, 14:05
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Tottenham drop next transfer hint in Sandro Tonali announcement as signing, shirt number confirmed
Tottenham Hotspur drop an immediate transfer hint in their Sandro Tonali announcement as the Lilywhites confirm the £100m midfielder's shirt number.Jul 6, 11:34
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World Cup 2026 live news and latest updates: Portugal vs. Spain team news and build-up
Sports Mole brings you all the latest World Cup 2026 news today, including reaction to England's 3-2 win over Mexico and the latest on Jordan Henderson's injury.Jul 6, 09:07
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Tottenham transfer news: Radu Dragusin fee and sell-on clause details revealed as Fiorentina move 'agreed'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly agree a deal to offload centre-back Radu Dragusin to Fiorentina on loan with an obligation to buy.Jul 5, 23:15
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Liverpool transfer news: £50m Mo Salah replacement 'packing bags' as new stance revealed
Liverpool are likely to miss out on a rumoured transfer target, as Sporting Lisbon winger Francisco Trincao is reportedly giving serious consideration to a move to Saudi Arabia.Jul 5, 22:54
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What happens next after Folarin Balogun red card reversal as 'astonished' Belgium issue statement
Belgium release a statement expressing 'astonishment' at the decision to reverse Folarin Balogun's red card ahead of tomorrow's World Cup 2026 last-16 match against the USA.Jul 5, 22:34
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Team News: Portugal vs. Spain injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Monday's World Cup 2026 last-16 clash between Portugal and Spain.Jul 5, 20:00
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Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali "ambition" questioned as Liverpool given midfield transfer verdict
Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore believes that Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali choosing to join Tottenham Hotspur means that their ambitions should be questioned.Jul 5, 15:40
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Arsenal pre-season fixtures: Schedule, how to watch and kickoff times
Sports Mole runs through everything you need to know about Arsenal's 2026-27 pre-season, including fixtures, schedule, how to watch and kickoff times.Jul 5, 14:41
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Argentina vs. Egypt: Head-to-head record and past meetings | World Cup 2026
Ahead of Tuesday's World Cup clash between Argentina and Egypt, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Jul 5, 11:36
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Egypt lineup vs. Argentina: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 last-16 amid triple defensive injury concern
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Egypt could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2026 last-16 clash with Argentina.Jul 5, 11:15
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Argentina lineup vs. Egypt: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 last-16 including triple fitness update
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2026 last-16 clash with Egypt.Jul 5, 11:05
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Preview:Argentina vs Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup clash between Argentina and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 5, 10:56
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World Cup live news and latest updates today: Early England team news, Folarin Balogun ban overturned
Sports Mole brings you live World Cup news and all the latest updates on July 5, including build-up to England's last-16 game against Mexico.Jul 5, 09:29
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Tottenham transfer news: Mikey Moore 'informed' of summer decision after first-team warning
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly inform Mikey Moore of their decision on his future after a successful loan spell at Rangers last season.Jul 5, 08:11
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Chelsea transfer news: BlueCo 'agree' £24m attacker deal as sell-on clause details revealed
Chelsea reportedly agree a £24m deal to sell one of their unwanted attackers, after successfully renegotiating with one of their Premier League rivals.Jul 5, 07:50
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Arsenal, Man United suffer major Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer blow as Lille president drops alarming hint
Arsenal and Manchester United suffer a major blow in their pursuit of Ayyoub Bouaddi, as Lille's president drops an alarming transfer hint.Jul 5, 07:29
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Team News: Mexico vs. England injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's World Cup 2026 last-16 clash between Mexico and England.Jul 5, 01:00
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Brazil vs. Norway: "The battle of the World Cup" is set to see Gabriel Magalhaes, Erling Haaland go head-to-head
The battle between Brazil's Gabriel Magalhaes and Norway's Erling Haaland could define their last-16 meeting at the 2026 World Cup.Jul 4, 16:57
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Portugal vs. Spain: "Death by passes versus death by passes" as heavyweights prepare to meet
Spain and Portugal will lock horns at the 2026 World Cup on Monday night, with a spot in the quarter-finals of the tournament on offer.Jul 4, 16:42
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Thomas Tuchel warned he could face England sack with disastrous Mexico World Cup result
Stan Collymore exclusively tells Sports Mole that Thomas Tuchel could be facing the England sack with a disastrous World Cup result against Mexico.Jul 4, 15:12
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Portugal vs. Spain: Head-to-head record and past meetings | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Portugal and Spain.Jul 4, 14:30
Spain lineup vs. Portugal: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 last 16 after Lamine Yamal training update
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Monday's World Cup 2026 last-16 clash with Portugal.Jul 4, 13:46
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Portugal lineup vs. Spain: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 last 16 as Cristiano Ronaldo call made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Monday's World Cup 2026 last-16 clash with Spain.Jul 4, 13:34
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Preview:Portugal vs Spain - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between Portugal and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 4, 13:19
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World Cup news live: Latest updates including Paraguay vs. France build-up
Sports Mole brings you all the latest World Cup 2026 news today, including reaction to the Mexico vs. England kickoff farce.Jul 4, 10:36
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Why Granit Xhaka was right to reject Chelsea as Sunderland receive massive transfer boost
A former Arsenal and Sunderland midfielder tells Sports Mole why Granit Xhaka made the right decision rejecting Chelsea after the Blues' failed £8m transfer bid.Jul 3, 20:42
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Why Mexico vs. England could be moved to 7pm kickoff as FIFA plan major World Cup change
England's World Cup 2026 last-16 clash with Mexico could be moved to 7pm UK time on Sunday due to a storm warning, reports claim.Jul 3, 20:06
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Team News: Canada vs. Morocco injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's World Cup 2026 last-16 match between Canada and Morocco.Jul 3, 18:00
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England injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Mexico: Declan Rice, Reece James, Jarell Quansah latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of England's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's World Cup 2026 last-16 clash with Mexico.Jul 3, 16:59
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Mexico vs. England: Head-to-head record and past meetings | World Cup 2026
Ahead of Monday's World Cup clash between Mexico and England, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Jul 3, 16:44
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Preview:Mexico vs England - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between Mexico and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 3, 16:13
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