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Lionel Messi is from outer space, pass it on

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No player has lost more World Cup games than Cristiano Ronaldo (8)

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Cristiano Ronaldo will end his career without a World Cup winner’s medal as Portugal lose 1-0 to Spain in the Round of 16

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Trying to keep up with this Mexico vs England game

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End of an era

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62 goals in 54 international appearances

Terrifying

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Everyone talking about altitude and the real problem for England is Mexico fans shooting fireworks outside their team hotel at all hours of the morning

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The last laugh

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The kid consoling his father, after he had just lost the game of his life for Cape Verde against Argentina, instantly became a World Cup moment that will be replayed for years to come

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Lisandro Martinez whips Argentina back in front after assisting Lionel Messi for the opener

Balling out

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In normal time at the 2026 World Cup neither the champions of Europe or the World have been able to beat Cape Verde

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The Goat vs Lionel Messi

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What that equaliser meant to Cape Verde

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FIFA have now confirmed that the match will in fact remain at the originally scheduled time

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England vs Mexico may be moved to noon local time (7pm UK time) due to thunderstorm warnings in Mexico City

The game had originally been scheduled for 6pm local time (1am UK time)

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A first touch that should be hung in the Louvre

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Source: @SamiMokbel_BBC

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England vs Mexico may be moved to noon local time (7pm UK time) due to thunderstorm warnings in Mexico City

The game had originally been scheduled for 6pm local time (1am UK time)

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England players will be allowed to use Viagra to help deal with high altitude for Round of 16 game in Mexico City

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One of the most chaotic World Cup matches in history. The last time we will see Luka Modric at the World Cup. Not sure what we’ve just watched, but Portugal advance to the Round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Croatia

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No Ronaldo, no problem. Gonçalo Ramos gives Portugal a late lead with a stunning header against Croatia