Dear England Spirit Alive at World Cup, Guardian Editorial
England's World Cup victory over Mexico showcases a diverse, united team countering social division, echoing Gareth Southgate's Dear England spirit from 2021.
England's World Cup victory over Mexico showcases a diverse, united team countering social division, echoing Gareth Southgate's Dear England spirit from 2021.
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Arsenal teammates Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard face off in a pivotal World Cup quarter-final between England and Norway, with both captains expected to play starring roles in Miami.
Erling Haaland claims England face all the pressure in their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, referencing his famous 'stay humble' remark and downplaying Norway's chances.
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France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-final despite Mbappé missing a penalty. Deschamps praised his captain's mentality, while Morocco's coach acknowledged the gap.
France beat Morocco 2-0 to become the first team to reach the World Cup semi-finals, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. Mbappé also had a penalty saved.
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