BBC Headlines • June 25, 2026 13:38

The games that show the flaws in a 48-team World Cup

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Two matches in the final round of group games present the chance for two teams to simply play out a draw to qualify.

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Sun 19:27 - BBC Headlines

Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores at his sixth World Cup

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The games that show the flaws in a 48-team World Cup

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19:27

Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup

Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores at his sixth World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Portugal beat Uzbekistan in their World Cup group match in Houston, becoming the first footballer to score at six World Cup tournaments.