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World Cup 2026: Messi makes history; Mbappé and Haaland double up; England face Ghana – live
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The Guardian·about 10 hours ago

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

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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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Sources: The Guardian

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