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Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions
Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.
WEDNESDAY, 10 JUNE 2026, 07:47

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Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.

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World
Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.

Africa
Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Africa
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Africa
The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

Africa
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Business
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Business
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Business
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Business
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Politics
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Politics
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Politics
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Politics
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Education
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Education
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Entertainment

Entertainment
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Science/Tech
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Motoring

Motoring
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Motoring
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Health
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Health
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Health
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Health
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