BBC Headlines • July 4, 2026 09:09

Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup

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Many countries with massive populations consistently miss out on football’s biggest party. What can they do to change their sporting fortunes?

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Hydration breaks: The most controversial issue at the World Cup

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Hydration breaks: The most controversial issue at the World Cup

Fri 11:30 - Tagesschau

Cape Verde is no longer the same country after the World Cup

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Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup

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Hydration breaks: The most controversial issue at the World Cup

The mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup have sparked debate in the stands, on the pitch, and far beyond.

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11:40

Hydration breaks: The most controversial issue at the World Cup

The mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup have sparked debate in the stands, on the pitch, and far beyond.

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Cape Verde is no longer the same country after the World Cup

Die Wetten stehen schlecht, dass der kleine Inselstaat Kap Verde in seinem ersten WM-K.o.-Spiel den amtierenden Weltmeister Argentinien schlägt. Unabhängig vom Ausgang wird das ganze Land die "Blauhaie" feiern. Von …