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Wales must play with handbrake off to earn overdue win against old foes England

Wales had hoped for exotic World Cup opposition but must now aim to beat neighbours for the first time in 38 years

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

Clean, hard, simple: Australia’s Harry Souttar makes giant strides at World Cup

The towering centre-back’s performances have caught the eye and helped the Socceroos to within touching distance of the last 16

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2022

Infantino is the nowhere man in this bonfire of greed, vanity and despotic power

Fifa is expected to rake in a record £6.3bn from this messiest and most divisive of all World Cups, while the global game spins out of control

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022

Tears follow tension as Lionel Messi and Argentina find redemption

Argentina’s captain and maestro was never going to give up the dream of winning his final World Cup lightly

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2022

Harry Kane felt discomfort in injured foot against USA, reveals Southgate

The England coach has confirmed his captain is still affected by an injury sustained in the opening group game against Iran but will be fit to face Wales

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2022

Leaderless Germany are a World Cup team stuck between two conflicting approaches

Caught between pressing and pragmatism, Germany lack big personalities on the pitch in Qatar – and they are not alone

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2022

‘We’ve done nothing’: Arnold tells Australia to focus after Tunisia victory

Australia must focus on their final group game against Denmark, said Graham Arnold, after his side won their first World Cup match in 12 years

The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2022

England 0-0 USA: player ratings from the World Cup Group B game

Harry Maguire was one of England’s better performers on a night when the USA’s three midfielders caught the eye

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022

Iran offer powerful show of defiance on day of jeers, tears and joy

The fans made their feelings known before the players did the country proud with a 2-0 World Cup victory over Wales

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022

Southgate savours strength in depth after Kane makes England sweat

Captain is fit to face USA but England manager believes his attacking options are stronger than at Euro 2020

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022