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World Cup 2026: Mexico v England buildup, France battle past Paraguay, Morocco march on – live

The Guardian Sport Sunday 05 July 2026, 07:29 UTC By David Tindall (now); Taha Hashim (later) 1 min read
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⚽ All the latest news and reaction from the World Cup⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Knockout draw | Email usOur reporters are in Mexico City for the big one and between running 5ks to show the effects of altitude, they’ve also written some words. Let’s start with Nick Ames, who has quotes from both managers: England’s Thomas Tuchel and Mexico’s Javier Aguirre. Jonathan Wilson was at Houston Stadium to witness 2022 semi-finalists Morocco beat Canada.

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Our reporters are in Mexico City for the big one and between running 5ks to show the effects of altitude, they’ve also written some words. Let’s start with Nick Ames, who has quotes from both managers: England’s Thomas Tuchel and Mexico’s Javier Aguirre.

Jonathan Wilson was at Houston Stadium to witness 2022 semi-finalists Morocco beat Canada. Three second-half goals settled this one as Mohamed Ouahbi’s side became the first African nation to reach the World Cup quarter-finals twice.

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World Cup 2026 (EVENT) Mexico (LOCATION) England (LOCATION) France (LOCATION) Paraguay (LOCATION) Morocco (LOCATION) the World Cup⚽ Player (EVENT) Mexico City (LOCATION) Nick Ames (PERSON) Thomas Tuchel (PERSON) Javier Aguirre (PERSON) Jonathan Wilson (PERSON) Houston Stadium (LOCATION) Canada (LOCATION) Mohamed Ouahbi (PERSON)
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