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Tuchel's tough love on Bellingham could help England and the player at World Cup

England boss Thomas Tuchel wants unity, humility and hunger, even if it means sidelining his biggest name -- Jude Bellingham -- for now.

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When can England qualify for the 2026 World Cup?

England could qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday, needing just a single win in their three remaining games to book their spot.

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The race to the 2026 World Cup: Cape Verde, France, Switzerland can book spots

The race for the 2026 World Cup is drawing to a close. Here's how it's looking around the globe.

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Wales vs Belgium: Key talking points ahead of World Cup qualifier

The key talking points ahead of Wales and Belgium's crunch qualifier on Monday.

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Etta Eyong as Lewandowski replacement

Levante's Karl Etta Eyong has been identified as Robert Lewandowski's successor at Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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MESSI AT THE DOUBLE

Lionel Messi stars with 2 goals in Inter Miami's big win

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AFC ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS

INDIA VS SINGAPORE

How India can still qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2027

The important thing is that qualification for the Asian Cup is no more in India's hands. They will have to hope for a few other results to go their way.

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The tightrope of Khalidball: India wobble against Singapore but stay alive in Asian Cup qualification

The style of play that Jamil employed in the CAFA Nations Cup, in which India earned a third place thanks to 'Khalidball', displayed its frailties against Singapore.

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Walsh saves wasteful Chelsea in WSL win over Spurs

WSL champions Chelsea have drawn their last two games and had 27 shot attempts vs. Tottenham. But one moment of brilliance from Keira Walsh was enough.

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Arsenal beat Brighton, end 4-game winless streak

Arsenal returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 Women's Super League victory over Brighton.

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EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

Shattering football myths in 2025-26: Man United must ditch system, Barça the high line

Popular narratives and conventional wisdom are sometimes right, so when it comes to some of football's biggest teams, just how right (or wrong) are they?

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What's wrong with Liverpool: Transfers? Salah? Fixtures?

Liverpool have lost three games in a row in all competitions, having spent £450m over the summer, but what are some of the factors behind their slump?

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