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World Cup 2026: Messi makes history; Mbappé and Haaland double up; England face Ghana – live

The Guardian Sport Tuesday 23 June 2026, 09:21 UTC By Graham Searles 1 min read
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⚽ All the latest news from day 13 of the tournament⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail usOur man in the camp David Hytner goes under the hood (nailed it) of England’s preparations for the Black Stars. Thomas Tuchel shares his view on what Ghana will bring in Foxborough: “I expect more ball possession. I expect Ghana to rely on counterattacks because they are very physical, very fast and dangerous.”

⚽ All the latest news from day 13 of the tournament
⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail us

Our man in the camp David Hytner goes under the hood (nailed it) of England’s preparations for the Black Stars.

Thomas Tuchel shares his view on what Ghana will bring in Foxborough: “I expect more ball possession. I expect Ghana to rely on counterattacks because they are very physical, very fast and dangerous.”

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World Cup 2026 (EVENT) Messi (PERSON) Mbappé (PERSON) Haaland (LOCATION) England (LOCATION) Ghana (LOCATION) David Hytner (PERSON) the Black Stars (EVENT) Thomas Tuchel (PERSON) Foxborough (PERSON)
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