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BBC Sport host Gary Lineker makes awkward ITV blunder after England beat Wales
Gary Lineker
BBC host Gary Lineker inadvertently advertised that England's upcoming Round of 16 World Cup clash against African champions Senegal will be broadcast on rivals ITV
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Wales boss explains why Gareth Bale came off unexpectedly against England
Gareth Bale
The Wales captain played the full 90 minutes of Wales' other World Cup group matches against the USA and Iran but came off early against the Three Lions on Tuesday
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Five talking points as USA boss's World Cup group gamble pays off after Iran win
USA football team
The USMNT have qualified from Group B after beating Iran to finish in second place behind England, and Gregg Berhalter's gamble paid off despite criticism before the game
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Harry Kane ignores Alan Shearer's advice for third England World Cup clash
Harry Kane
Harry Kane has struggled in front of goal in England's opening World Cup matches and Alan Shearer has highlighted what he needs to do to re-find his scoring touch
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Tempers flare as US face off against Iran in World Cup after decades of tension
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Iran are due to play the USA in their final Group B clash in the World Cup with a place in the Round of 16 up for grabs but tensions are high ahead of the clash
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Iranian journalists quiz USA stars on playing for 'racist' country ahead of World Cup tie
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Iran and the United States are set for a fiery World Cup encounter on Tuesday after journalists quizzed Gregg Berhalter and Tyler Adams on a range of geopolitical issues
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Historic World Cup Battle of Britain to bring England and Wales to a standstill
England Football Team
England boss Gareth Southgate insisted the Three Lions would match Wales's passion in Qatar on Tuesday night, while Gareth Bale has warned the public to never write off Wales
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Iran players' families 'threatened with imprisonment and torture' before USA match
Iran football team
Iran's World Cup squad were allegedly brought to a meeting with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after refusing to sing their national anthem vs England
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Gary Lineker issues furious response to "not bothered" blast from Qatar World Cup chief
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Hassan Al Thawadi said that Gary Lineker ignored invitations to discuss problems with the organisers - leading to the former England striker and BBC host to describe the claims as "very odd"
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Jurgen Klinsmann responds to Iran boss Carlos Queiroz as he seeks to calm World Cup row
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Iran coach Carlos Queiroz and the Iranian Football Federation have been left furious by comments the former Germany international and USA head coach made during their win over Wales
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Iran issue scathing statement in response to Jurgen Klinsmann and demand resignation
Jurgen Klinsmann
Former Germany striker Klinsmann made comments which enraged in his role as a World Cup 2022 pundit for the BBC, with Iran now calling for FIFA to axe him as a member of their Technical Study Group
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Gareth Southgate picks out "absolutely outstanding" England duo from USA draw
England Football Team
England flattered to deceive against the United States but Gareth Southgate labelled Harry Maguire and John Stones "absolutely outstanding" for their efforts on the ball
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Exactly what England and Wales need to do to reach last-16 in Qatar World Cup
Gareth Southgate
Group B is the tightest of the tournament so far with all four teams in England, Iran, the USA and Wales all able to progress into the knockout stages from the final round of fixtures
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Wales star Wayne Hennessey sees first World Cup 2022 red card with brutal kick to jaw
Wayne Hennessey
WALES 0-2 IRAN: Robert Page's side are in danger of being knocked out of the World Cup after Iran took advantage of Wayne Hennessey's red card to snatch all three points
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World Cup security confiscate Iran fans' flag as joint protest broken up at Wales match
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Images showed supporter with flag displaying "women, life, freedom" message being challenged by security before Group B match in Qatar... while other fans sporting the same message were similarly accosted
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"Fearless" Jude Bellingham backed for World Cup stardom by ex-England midfielder
Jude Bellingham
EXCLUSIVE: Jude Bellingham scored England's opening goal in the win against Iran on Monday and Arsenal hero Ray Parlour thinks the midfielder will have a great World Cup
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Ray Parlour gives Gareth Southgate selection advice before England face USA
Ray Parlour
EXCLUSIVE: England hammered Iran in their opening game of the World Cup and Ray Parlour would like to see Gareth Southgate be just as positive against the Untied States
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Gareth Southgate delivered ultimate snub to USMNT head coach on eve of World Cup clash
Gareth Southgate
England boss Gareth Southgate has completely ghosted USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter, letting him know that their friendship is on hold until their World Cup clash is over
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Downing Street will not rule out giving Iran players asylum after silent World Cup protest
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The Iran players refused to sing their national anthem before facing England in yesterday's World Cup match, leading to fears of potential repercussions as brutal regime crackdown on dissent
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Carlos Queiroz risks wrath of protesting Iran fans with sarcastic response at World Cup
Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Queiroz angered Iran fans after their 6-2 defeat to England by saying those who "aren't ready to support the team should stay home" in his post-match interview
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New FIFA rules explained after hour of added time across opening four World Cup games
Pierluigi Collina
England's 6-2 victory against Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday lasted for a stupendous 117 minutes - as FIFA aim to reduce timewasting at the World Cup
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David Beckham sends Man Utd ace Marcus Rashford message after England heroics
David Beckham
England legend David Beckham was quick to send a congratulatory message to Three Lions ace Rashford after he netted a fine goal for Gareth Southgate's side in their World Cup clash with Iran
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Gary Neville highlights key England advantage Gareth Southgate needs to exploit
England Football Team
The former England coach has explained what aspect of this Three Lions side current boss Gareth Southgate should tap into more if his players are to even come close to winning the World Cup
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EastEnders' Mick Carter makes hilarious football quip in BBC soap's nod to World Cup
EastEnders
Danny Dyer's character Mick Carter referenced the 'kick up the nuts' that England got four years ago during the 2018 World Cup
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