Mbappe coolly fires France into lead from penalty spot

France's Kylian Mbappe keeps his cool to send Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill the wrong way to score his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup.

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James doubtful for Mexico tie but Quansah fit again

Reece James misses training on the eve of England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico but Jarell Quansah is available again.

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The Papers: Storm threat to England match and 'bid to block Miliband'

Shifting start times at the FIFA World Cup are the lead story for the papers on Saturday.

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Egypt into last 16 after shootout victory against Australia

Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage and set up a last-16 tie with either Argentina or Cape Verde.

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England-Mexico one of four last-16 ties live on BBC TV

England's meeting with Mexico is one of four World Cup last-16 matches to be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and across BBC Sport.

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A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking

In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.

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Did hydration breaks spark England comeback?

England came from behind to beat DR Congo and reach the last 16 of the World Cup, but did the momentum noticeably swing their way after the hydration breaks?

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'I've been dreaming of this moment' - Joint stunned to beat 'legend' Williams

Maya Joint, 20, says she has been "dreaming" of playing on Centre Court since she was little, after overcoming "legend" Serena Williams to reach the second round of Wimbledon 2026.

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'They needed that' - Havertz levels for Germany with header

Kai Havertz equalises for Germany against Paraquay in their last-32 tie.

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Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw

The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?

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