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Uruguay expose Russian bear as mere toothless teddy

Uruguay expose Russian bear as mere toothless teddy

Hosts and their expectant fans given brutal reality check when Uruguay exposed weaknesses that had been papered over in victories over Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

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Saudis stun Egypt 2-1 in World Cup farewell despite Salah strike
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Saudis stun Egypt 2-1 in World Cup farewell despite Salah strike

Saudi Arabia pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 win over Egypt as the two sides departed from Russia, adding to the misery of Egypt's prolific striker Mohamed Salah.

FIFA World Cup: Day twelve, live scores, results, highlights
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FIFA World Cup: Day twelve, live scores, results, highlights

Follow all the live action from the twelfth day of the world's biggest sporting event.

No, after you: Why England and Belgian may want to be second
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No, after you: Why England and Belgian may want to be second

England and Belgium face a World Cup conundrum ahead of Thursday's crunch in Kaliningrad - is it better to finish second rather than win Group G?

Colombia not out of the woods yet, warns Pekerman
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Colombia not out of the woods yet, warns Pekerman

Colombia coach quickly puts lid on euphoria surrounding the win over Poland, warning that they still have plenty of work to do to get into the knockout stages.

Sweden united ahead of Mexico showdown
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Sweden united ahead of Mexico showdown

Sweden's players have put a turbulent 36 hours behind them and are ready to take on Mexico in a game they must win to advance to the knockout stages.

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Lonely Lewandowski fails to hit the mark on global stage
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Lonely Lewandowski fails to hit the mark on global stage

Robert Lewandowski drew a blank in his first two matches in Russia, lending credence to doubts about his ability to score goals on the biggest of stages.

Finally, England are playing like a Premier League team
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Finally, England are playing like a Premier League team

Gareth Southgate appears to have found a way to replicate the intensity of England's best Premier League teams.

Panama coach says World Cup lessons must be heeded
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Panama coach says World Cup lessons must be heeded

Panama have learned some harsh lessons in their opening fixtures and should use the baptism of fire as a foundation for improvement, Hernan Dario Gomez says.

Egypt FA deny Salah unhappiness at Chechnya publicity
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Egypt FA deny Salah unhappiness at Chechnya publicity

The Egyptian Football Association denied reports that talismanic striker Mohamed Salah was on the verge of quitting international football.

Germany's Hummels fit but Rudy a doubt for South Korea clash
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Germany's Hummels fit but Rudy a doubt for South Korea clash

Defender Mats Hummels recovered from neck injury and will be fit for their last Group F game against South Korea but midfielder Sebastian Rudy is doubtful.