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41. Czech RepublicGroup A. Lost 2-1 to South Korea.Slow and ponderous. Squandered a lead. This is not the Czech Republic…

Kane’s status as captain, talisman and main marksman is illustrated very simply by his all-time record of 79 goals in…

Christian Eriksen is “in good spirits” following his collapse against Ukraine and is expected to be discharged from hospital soon,…

It was the sort of friendly that could easily have slipped from memory.Played early in the season against Kazakhstan, who…

This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media…

Previous World Cup appearances: 16Best performance: Winners (2010)First appearance: 1934 (Italy)Top goal scorer: David Villa (9)Most appearances: Sergio Busquets, Iker…

This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media…

This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media…

This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media…

This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media…