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What. A. Night.
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland showed their star quality with two goals each as France and Norway impressed but then along came Lionel Messi.
A hat-trick for Argentina's captain as he kicked off his sixth World Cup in style - Tom Clarke spoke to Paul Hirst, James Gheerbrant and Martin Samuel who were at the grounds to witness some big performances from three of the games biggest stars.
And now, it's England's turn. They kick off their tournament against Croatia, Jonathan Northcroft joined Tom to preview that match and wondered if Harry Kane is ready to show he deserves to be regarded in the same group as those modern greats.
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Four draws and our first 0-0 but when it's Cape Verde getting a point against Spain we don't care!
Tom Clarke hears from Martyn Ziegler who spies some empty seats at Saudi Arabia's 1-1 draw with Uruguay and Peter Rutzler who was in Los Angeles to witness Iran's controversial start to this tournament with an entertaining 2-2 draw with New Zealand - which was followed by a remarkable press conference.
Tom also spoke to Michael Grant to hear how Scotland are coping with being top of Group C and he chatted to Paul Hirst who is with the Argentina camp as Lionel Messi prepares to defend his World Cup crown.
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A thrilling night, loads of goals and familiar names making the headlines. Germany thrashed Curacao 7-1 but maybe the newcomers don't care - Tom Allnutt was in Curacao to watch their debut with the locals as they celebrated their first ever World Cup goal.
Ian Whittell was at the game of the night as Japan snatched a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands before Victor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak gave Graham Potter and Sweden a big win against Tunisia.
Tom Clarke also caught up with Matt Lawton in the England camp and pondered who Thomas Tuchel might pick to start against Croatia.
And in part two Tom chatted to Chief Sports Reporter Martyn Ziegler about ticket prices, VAR and those controversial water breaks.
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Blimey, that was tense! But Scotland have a World Cup win and sit top of Group C thanks to John McGinn's winner against Haiti. Which players stepped up and which need to offer more?
Steve Clarke's side top the group after Brazil draw with Morocco in an entertaining game. Brazil turned the game after the drinks break - is football now a game of four quarters?
And we pick the best games to come on Day 4.
Tom Clarke chats to Gregor Robertson and James Gheerbrant
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The USA started their campaign in style, scoring four against Paraguay. The stadium was full, celebs were out in force and the team looked full of energy. Suddenly USA in the next round or the round of sixteen looks a tough draw - how far can they go?
Not so euphoric for Canada but a decent result against a tough Bosnian side.
In the second half - Scotland's big day is finally here. At 0200 GMT they take on Haiti, McTominay is fit after a minor shock, can they do it?
Oh and it's Brazil and Morocco too!
Tom Clarke chats to Gregor Robertson
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The World Cup is up and running. The mighty Azteca stadium became the only stadium to host games in three different world cups. Its turf has seen Pele, Maradona and now the 2026 Mexico side. Our reporter Tom Allnutt was in the stadium. Did the match live up to the hype, does it matter?
Pete Rutzler is our reporter following team USA, he gives us a quick run down of the American team...how far will they go in the tournament, are the public following it and how much pressure is on Mauricio Pochettino?
Tom and Pete join Tom Clarke on day one of his World Cup marathon, watching every game without waking a three month old baby.
See you tomorrow.
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It is finally here. Tonight Mexico will play South Africa in the opening game.
Will it be a tournament for the ages or a step too far for over heated and over worked players?
So, a quick look at England - Bellingham or Rogers, Rashford or Gordon?
Your favourite World Cup opening games; teams we'd love to see do well and
Tom Clarke's mad challenge to watch every match - what are his chances?
Gregor details his recent trip to Croatia to meet Luka Modric; what to eat if you're staying up all night and is 4-4-2 about to make a massive come back!?
Tom is joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd.
From tomorrow we'll be here every morning with your essential World Cup Daily Briefing - listen every morning and don't miss a thing.
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Scotland could not be happier going in t the World Cup. When was the last time you heard that - 1928!?
Eight goals in two games and believe it or not even some talk of their talisman John McGinn not making it into Steve Clarkes first eleven. The Tartan army suddenly have a cutting edge, confidence to burn and mounting expectation. Bring on Haiti!
What could possible go wrong?
Who better to ask than three of the finest Scots in sports journalism...
Jonathan Northcroft, Michael Grant and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke
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As part of our build up to World Cup 2026 we hosted a live event at The Times building in London.
Tom Clarke hosts the event with Martin Samuel, Jonathan Northcroft, Hamzah Khalique-Loonat and World Cup veteran and former Republic of Ireland forward Tony Cascarino.
The team discuss England and Scotland's chances and what to expect from the other tournament contenders.
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It is World Cup week!
England treated their friendly against New Zealand as a training session...can we learn anything? Does Thomas Tuchel already know his line up to face Croatia or is it still in doubt? How worried should England fans be that three of England's team are already in the red zone, prone to injury or burn out?
Scotland are looking confident with eight goals in their last two games. If they can beat Haiti in their opening game could that be enough for them to qualify for the knockout stages for the first time?
Tom clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson and
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If England don't win it who will?
France, Spain, Portugal are all among the favourites, but only one European team has ever won in the Americas...can they change that?
Lionel Messi will be at his sixth World Cup, can he lead Argentina to defend their crown?
Brazil have gone twenty four years without a World Cup, can ageing talisman Neymar and the experience of manager Carlo Ancelotti guide them to the final?
Who are the dark horses - Senegal, Japan, Norway, Ecuador...
And lastly what of the rest, the first timers, the romantics choice and the rank outsiders.
Tom Allnutt, James Gheerbrant and Paul Hirst join Tom Clarke to asses the best of the rest.
We're here with our daily update show from Friday 12th June and we'll have a USA and the hosts special next week.
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All the latest from a busy domestic scene. Silva leaves Fulham...is he Benfica bound? Crystal Palace look set to appoint the former Lens coach Iraola to Liverpool, Ederson to Man Utd and Nottingham Forest are asking for £120m for Elliot Anderson...is that value for money?
After the break an update from the England camp in Miami - who is training, who looks good, who looks knackered and has Anthony Gordon nicked Marcus Rashford's girlfriend?
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World Cup 2026 is nearly here! Can England win it?
Has Tuchel picked the right squad, what is England's base camp like and what will be England's biggest challenge?
With inside knowledge from within the England camp our team cover it all - from which players will be most affected by the heat and who can cover at number six to secret England tactics and who starts at number ten.
Join Times Sports Editor Tom Clarke, and the Times Sport team who will be with England throughout the tournament: Matt Lawton, Jonathan Northcroft and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat as they discuss England's starting IX, how far they'll go and the choices facing Thomas Tuchel.
We'll be here every single day throughout the tournament with your essential World Cup daily briefing - please do join us.
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Arsenal fell agonisingly short, was there anything they could have done differently or did they just come up against a generational team in PSG?
What if anything could Mikel Arteta have changed, or was focusing on defensive organisation always going to be their best route to success?
Who do Arsenal need to sign to get better?
In the second half Slot out and potentially Iraola in at Liverpool. Why was Slot sacked and is Iraola what Liverpool need? If the spaniard does come in will there be signings and if so who will be sanctioning the signings...Richard Hughes or the new manager?
Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and Alyson Rudd
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This is a one off special from our colleagues in Scotland who join former player and national team manager Craig Levein.
They look at what reaching a World Cup means to Scotland, and how the team might fare.
Scotland correspondent Michael Grant is joined by Mark Palmer and former Scotland international Craig Levein
In the run up to World Cup 2026 we will be releasing a series of specials.
Join us next week for our regular shows plus a special England preview with Jonny Northcroft, Martin Samuel and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat
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Arsenal have a chance to do the double on Saturday evening, but they have to face a PSG team which many believe are the best of their generation.
Can they beat them and if so how? There are intriguing one v one battles all over the pitch, from Rice v Vitinha to Saka v Mendes and who plays right back against Kvaratskhelia? what will be the keys to Arsenal lifting the Champions League for the rest time?
Before the big preview Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Tony Cascarino look back at a huge win for Oliver Glasner and Crystal Palace, why Adam Wharton didn't make the England squad and Anthony Gordon moving to Barcelona.
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Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson wrap up the 2025/26 EFL season with a look back at the three play-off finals - and give their own end of season awards. They discuss Hull City’s hard earned victory over Middlesbrough, Bolton Wanderers’s win against Stockport County, and Notts County besting Salford City. Plus, praise for standout seasons from Coventry City, Lincoln City and Bromley.
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Joining Tom Clarke are Tony Cascarino, Gary Jacob and Peter Rutzler to wrap up an astonishing Premier League season. What went wrong at West Ham and what do they need to avoid further collapse? How did Sunderland’s fairytale campaign end in European qualification? Plus, the team hand out their much-coveted end-of-season awards.
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Gregor Robertson and Tom Clarke go over each of the Play Off finals - who is favourite, who is in form...who goes up, who stays down?
And Gregor gets his say on Spygate
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Jonathan Northcroft Chief Football Correspondent for The Times and Sunday Times joins Tom Clarke for immediate to the England squad.
Who is in, who is out and what do we make of it?
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