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Monday, 15 June 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 05:25 CST
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'No-one knows it's on' - NBA finals feed US apathy to World Cup

With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it is on?

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Dzeko's last dance could be Bosnia's new beginning

As Edin Dzeko enters the final stage of his career, BBC Sport tells the story of an underappreciated player who survived war to make history for Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Why T20 World Cup matters to England and wider game

Charlotte Edwards' first true test and a chance to correct a missed opportunity - the 2026 T20 World Cup is a crucial moment for England.

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Haaland takes in ice hockey before World Cup debut

Erling Haaland swaps the football pitch for the ice rink as he and his Norway team-mates watch the Stanley Cup.

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'There's a World Cup happening?' Are Americans excited about tournament?

With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it's on?

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Everyone needs to feel loved playing for England - Bellingham

England midfielder Jude Bellingham stresses the importance of needing to 'feel loved' as he looks to help the Three Lions enjoy World Cup success this summer.

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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 5

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

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Newcastle's Hall keen on Man Utd switch - Friday's gossip

Manchester United keen on wantaway Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, Spanish giants close in on Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid target Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol

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'Best Canada team ever' bid to shine at home World Cup

Amid political turbulence in the US and talk of moving matches out of Mexico, it can be forgotten that there is a third co-host of the 2026 World Cup. Canada hope it will be their time to shine.

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'There's a World Cup happening?' Are Americans excited about the tournament?

With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it's on?

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From near death to World Cup hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico

From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.

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Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup?

Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards?

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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests

There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.

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McTominay travels separately in Boston as precaution

Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor as a precaution prior to Scotland's World Cup opener.

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Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?

The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?

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