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Sweden crushed Tunisia, 5-1, to leave the North African nation's defensive reputation in tatters and seize control of World Cup Group F.

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 Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas, saying it was "Japanese culture" to tidy up after themselves.

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Germany thrashed World Cup debutant Curacao, 7-1, while Japan fought back to grab a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands as Iran made its long-awaited arrival in the United States with a call for unity.

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 Lionel Messi could have signed off from World Cup football on the ultimate high in 2022, but he is back and poised to become the first man to play in six tournaments.

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Global betting revenue for the upcoming World Cup is likely to be "in excess of $50 billion", betting expert Darren Small told AFP, for an event he labelled "the biggest circus in town."

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Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced as he unveiled his 26-man squad.

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 The biggest and most lucrative ever World Cup this summer will also set a record for the most-polluting sporting event in history, environmental experts say.

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Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto Martinez named the 41-year-old in his squad.

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AFP Sports looks at five of the big names who have been lured by the quest for World Cup glory.

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AFP Sports looks at five of the big names who have been lured by the quest for World Cup glory.

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 Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country's World Cup squad, returning to the national team after a near three-year absence.

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