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Thursday, 13 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 01:25 CST
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Mahomes to become NFL's first $500m player

Patrick Mahomes is called a "generational talent and elite human being" by Kansas City Chiefs boss Clark Hunt.

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Scotland have chip on shoulder in search of history

Midfielder Ryan Christie vividly remembers the pain of Scotland's Euro 2024 campaign and is using it as motivation to make history in the World Cup.

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World Cup fever meets protest in Mexico City

With Mexico City hosting the World Cup for an unprecedented third time, protesters are keen to use the platform to highlight their causes.

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Lutkenhaus, 17, beats Olympic 800m champion Wanyonyi

American Cooper Lutkenhaus produces a stunning performance to beat Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men's 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo, but fellow teenager Gout Gout struggles in the 200m.

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Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.

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Messi, Maradona or Pele? Ranking the top 10 World Cup legends

Who are the biggest World Cup legends of all time? From Pele to Lionel Messi, we attempt to name the top 10.

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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 4

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

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Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel

England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?

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Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'

Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup.

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Is England v Costa Rica storm delay a sign of things to come?

After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?

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Family time, not Fulham time - McKenna leaves Ipswich

Ipswich Town announce that Kieran McKenna has decided to resign, before the club's Premier League campaign.

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Arsenal in hunt for Williams - Thursday's gossip

Arsenal in the hunt for Nico Williams, Juventus open talks with Aston Villa over deal for Emiliano Martinez, Paris St-Germain chase Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.

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Fifa and global players' union agree landmark deal

Players will have a seat at football's decision-making table following a landmark deal between world governing body Fifa and global players' union Fifpro.

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Lutkenhaus, 17, upsets Olympic champion Wanyonyi in Oslo

American Cooper Lutkenhaus produces a stunning performance to beat Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men's 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo, but fellow teenager Gout Gout struggles in the 200m.

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World Cup quiz: How well do you remember these opening games?

Test your knowledge of the past seven World Cup opening matches.

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