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Copa Independent | England are out – the same story but at a greater expense?

Lawrence Ostlere, Richard Jolly in New Jersey, and Miguel Delaney in Atlanta to react to England’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.

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Copa Independent | How Spain dismantled France – plus our England v Argentina predictions

Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney and Kieran Jackson to discuss Spain’s stunning win over France. Should Didier Deschamps have started with three in midfield? Why did France’s stars play so poorly? And can anyone stop Spain winning a second World Cup?

The Independent UK

Copa Independent | The best World Cup semi-finals… ever?

On the latest episode of Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney in Atlanta and Kieran Jackson to preview the World Cup semi-finals: England v Argentina and Spain v France, a last four featuring the top four ranked teams and four previous winners.

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Ribs, rainstorms and Republicans: Two weeks inside America’s supersized World Cup

DISPATCHES FROM THE USA: On his travels around Los Angeles, Houston and Dallas, Lawrence Ostlere finds football fans, life-giving food and an odd marriage between the World Cup and the USA

The Independent UK

We’ve been covering football for almost 40 years – ask us anything about the 2026 World Cup

ASK ME ANYTHING: Miguel Delaney and Lawrence Ostlere, hosts of Copa Independent, are here to answer all of your World Cup questions

The Independent UK

Arsenal v Fulham LIVE: Final score and result as Gyokeres and Saka earn Gunners crucial Premier League win

Mikel Arteta’s side move six points clear at the top of the table before Man City face Everton on Monday

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The great World Cup rip-off: How record-high football prices expose Fifa’s biggest issue

COPA INDEPENDENT: The 2026 World Cup is stacking up to be the most expensive, ever, and it’s the most dedicated fans who will be feeling the weight of the bill the most. In the fifth episode of Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Kieran Jackson ask: is there anything…

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INSIDE SPORT: Every Monday, Inside Sport brings a sharp, curated look at the biggest stories in global sport – with standout reporting from chief sports writer Lawrence Ostlere and senior sports writer Kieran Jackson

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Was USA ‘94 one of the greatest World Cups ever staged?

In the fourth episode of our new World Cup podcast, Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly discuss the highs and lows of USA 94 and the tournament’s lasting legacy

The Independent UK

India v New Zealand live: Jasprit Bumrah kills off Kiwis as hosts retain T20 World Cup title

India thrashed New Zealand in Ahmedebad to retain the title of T20 world champions

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Algeria v Nigeria live: Dominant Super Eagles advance into Afcon semi-finals

Algeria 0–2 Nigeria: Dominant display gives Super Eagles win to seal semi-final tie against Morocco

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World Darts Championship live: Gian van Veen sets up final against Luke Littler after winning thriller with Gary Anderson

Littler beat Ryan Searle before Gian van Veen saw off Gary Anderson in a thrilling semi-final of the World Darts Championship

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Nigeria v Tunisia live: Super Eagles survive tense finale to reach Afcon 2025 knockout stages

The top two in Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations met in a showdown in Fez

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Arsenal v Wolves live: Late drama as Gunners require two own goals to beat Premier League strugglers

Arsenal 2-1 Wolves: Yerson Mosquera scored an own goal after the visitors thought they had stolen a point

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World Cup 2026 live: England and Scotland learn full match schedule after shameful draw ceremony

The time and venue for every match at the first ever 48-nation World Cup in North America next summer has now been revealed

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Man City v Leeds live: Phil Foden strikes late to save blushes at the Etihad in Premier League clash

Man City 3-2 Leeds: Foden struck in stoppage time to cut Arsenal’s lead to four points ahead of their trip to Chelsea on Sunday

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World Cup 2026 play-off draw live: Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland learn opponents

Wales and Northern Ireland must get past Italy in path A of the World Cup play-offs while Republic of Ireland face a tricky trip to Czechia

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Liverpool v Aston Villa live: Result and final score as Gravenberch seals win in Premier League clash

Arne Slot recalled his star players after they were rested for the midweek defeat by Crystal Palace as Liverpool ended their dismal run of form

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The Independent UK

Carabao Cup draw live: Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle and Palace learn quarter-final opponents

Manchester City, Brentford, Fulham and Cardiff City are also in the quarter-final draw, but Premier League champions Liverpool were knocked out at Anfield tonight

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Real Madrid v Barcelona live: Hosts claim crucial Clasico win thanks to Mbappe and Bellingham goals

Xabi Alonso’s side claimed a crucial three points to extend their lead at the top of La Liga

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Valentin Vacherot beats cousin Arthur Rinderknech to complete Shanghai Masters fairytale - reaction

Vacherot, who started the week as an alternate and World No 204, becomes the lowest-ranked Masters champion in history

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England vs South Africa live: Result and final score as hosts fall just short in second ODI

After a hammering at Headingley, England couldn’t beat South Africa in a closer game at Lord’s

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Wolves vs Man City live: Haaland scores twice as visitors demolish hosts in Premier League opener

Wolves 0-4 Man City: Pep Guardiola’s men start their season well with a comfortable win in the midlands

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Liverpool v Bournemouth live: Salah gets his 10th opening-day goal as Premier League champions earn emotional win

Liverpool got their Premier League title defence off to a winning start against Bournemouth at Anfield

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Man United v Leeds live: Matheus Cunha makes debut as Premier League rivals play out goalless draw in Sweden

Cunha is Man Utd’s £62.5m man from Wolves and has pulled on the famous red shirt for the first time in a pre-season friendly against cross-Penine rivals Leeds

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