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Thursday, 13 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 11:25 CST
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England enter the Azteca - where football kings are crowned

BBC Sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup.

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Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage

The Premier League between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Erling Haaland goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.

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Williams is 'Ronaldinho-like' - but can she win Grand Slam matches?

In her latest BBC Sport column from Wimbledon, Naomi Broady looks at if Serena Williams' comeback showed she can win future Grand Slam matches.

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Should Scotland keep Russell in reserve against South Africa?

With Tom Jordan and Fergus Burke impressing in a high-scoring win over Argentina, could Scotland keep talisman Finn Russell on the bench in their next Nations Championship game away to South Africa?

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Mexico return luxury watches gifted by YouTuber

World Cup co-hosts Mexico - who play England on Sunday night - return luxury watches gifted to them by a content creator because Fifa rules prohibit expensive gifts.

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A rivalry renewed - Sabalenka and Osaka meet again

For the third time in three months, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will meet - but this time for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

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France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts

After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.

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Tuchel praises respectful Mexico fans amid increased security

Thomas Tuchel dismisses concerns over England's treatment in Mexico, saying it has been "nicer than I expected" and that home fans are "friendly and respectful".

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France overcome resolute Paraguay to reach quarter-final

World Cup favourites France book their quarter-final place thanks to Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty against a stubborn Paraguay side in Philadelphia.

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'Disgusting' Paraguay went 'way too far' against France

BBC pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards discuss Paraguay's attempts to get under France's skin at the 2026 World Cup.

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Mbappe coolly fires France into lead from penalty spot

France's Kylian Mbappe keeps his cool to send Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill the wrong way to score his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup.

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Mexico could bring the best out of Tuchel's England

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger, Joe Hart and Micah Richards feel the way Mexico play could bring out the best of Thomas Tuchel's England side.

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James doubtful for Mexico tie but Quansah fit again

Reece James misses training on the eve of England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico but Jarell Quansah is available again.

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Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders

As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.

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Boks unleash big-game brutality on Borthwick's faltering England

Defeat by South Africa can, and does, happen to any team in world rugby, but England need to stop their losing streak soon.

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