James Roberts
James Roberts is a freelance sports journalist working for FourFourTwo and other titles. He started his career at the Oxford Mail, where he covered Oxford United home and away, before becoming a sports sub-editor for various national newspapers.
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World Cup debutants Jordan are eyeing their first win in a crucial clash in Group J

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Two teams who lost their opening games meet in a huge fixture in Group J

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Do clubs get paid if their players are in the World Cup?

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Lionel Messi is on the brink of World Cup history as the defending champions return to action in Group J

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Arsenal appear to have won the race for a player who has attracted interest from all over Europe

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Fans can watch the World Cup through a different medium, but who is it actually for?

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Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi is pushing hard to sign the midfielder, according to reports

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The reigning champions kick-off their defence of the World Cup in Kansas

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Kylian Mbappe scored twice against Senegal to get France’s World Cup campaign off to a flying start

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Several teams have adopted the tactic during the World Cup, but why do they do it?

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He has never been afraid to do things differently, and the Uruguay manager's latest comments show why he is as captivating as ever

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William Saliba's fitness has been a concern for France in the build-up to their World Cup opener against Senegal

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FourFourTwo looks ahead to the opening game of the 2026 World Cup

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The 2026 World Cup souvenir has been introduced to the tournament for the first time

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The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest ever and several teams have realistic ambitions of winning the tournament

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Liverpool have been competing with several clubs to sign the rising star

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The Manchester City superstar will predictably grab the headlines, but Norway are ready to show they're more than just a one-man team at the 2026 World Cup

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Michael Carrick is already showing he is not afraid to do things differently as Manchester United manager

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England winger Bukayo Saka arrived late to England's World Cup 2026 camp

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Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham will be key to England's hopes this summer, so here's how to watch them in action at the 2026 World Cup.

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Erling Haaland is set to appear at his first senior international tournament this summer, so here's how to watch him in action at the 2026 World Cup.

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Lamine Yamal is expected to be one of the stars of the summer with Spain, so here's how to watch him in action at the 2026 World Cup.
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