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Spain expose England's flaws in heavy defeat that 'hurts'

England just needed to avoid defeat against Spain - instead they suffered their heaviest loss in 17 years, but it is not time to panic yet.

Will transfers be a distraction for England at World Cup?
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England's World Cup campaign is also in the middle of a busy summer transfer window, but how much of a distraction is it?

Watch: Weir hat-trick as Scotland thump Israel
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Watch as Scotland thump Israel 6-0 in World Cup qualifying Group B4, with captain Caroline Weir scoring a hat-trick.

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Katie Smith is joined by Fran Kirby & Vicki Sparks reacting to England's defeat in Spain.

'Absolute madness' - Callaghan fumes at call to not give Turkey red card
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Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan says that Turkey striker Busem Seker "had to be sent off" after she controversially handled the ball before later scoring the winner during their 2-1 victory over Michael McArdle's side.

Advantage Scotland as they await Cuthbert injury news
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Scotland stay top of their World Cup qualifying group on goal difference from Belgium amid fears of a serious injury to key midfielder Erin Cuthbert.

Advantage Scotland as they await Cuthbert injury news
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Scotland stay top of their World Cup qualifying group on goal difference from Belgium amid fears of a serious injury to key midfielder Erin Cuthbert.

Republic of Ireland have nothing to lose against France - Barrett
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Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett says the side "are going to give everything we have" during Tuesday's match against France when they have the chance to secure automatic qualification for the World Cup.

Germany forward Karl ruled out of World Cup
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Germany forward Lennart Karl is ruled out of the 2026 World Cup with a thigh injury.

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Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say

The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.

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'The things that forge them are similar' - the origins of Messi & Ronaldo

Both from humble beginnings, BBC Sport looks at how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became two of the greatest footballers of all time.

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Mr Irreplaceable and Ballon d'Or contender - is this Kane's time?

Harry Kane has been described as irreplaceable for England, but will the World Cup provide the stage for him to prove he is now the best?

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The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team

When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in his mind for the wrong reasons.

Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
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The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.

'The things that forge them are similar' - the origins of Messi & Ronaldo
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/c9363yer2deo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Both from humble beginnings, BBC Sport looks at how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became two of the greatest footballers of all time.

Mr Irreplaceable and Ballon d'Or contender - is this Kane's time?
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Harry Kane has been described as irreplaceable for England, but will the World Cup provide the stage for him to prove he is now the best?

The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team
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When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in his mind for the wrong reasons.

Which World Cup team are you? Take our quiz
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Whether you're a neutral in need of a team to support or just fancy following a second side, BBC Sport has got you covered.

The underrated impact of Scotland's back-shaving hype man
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Liam Kelly looks perplexed after being told he has been singled out by some team-mates as Scotland's "hype man".

The underrated impact of Scotland's back-shaving hype man
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Liam Kelly looks perplexed after being told he has been singled out by some team-mates as Scotland's "hype man".