From around the league
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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Julian Nagelsmann blasts Germany’s Paraguay exit after disallowed Tah goal
Julian Nagelsmann called Jonathan Tah's disallowed extra-time goal a scandal after Germany's 4-3 shootout defeat to Paraguay.
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Kai Havertz apologises after Germany's World Cup shootout defeat
Kai Havertz apologised after Germany's 4-3 shootout loss to Paraguay, while Joshua Kimmich said the players, not the coach, were to blame.
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England's World Cup heat plan is about to face its first real test
England face a 43.3°C heat index threat before Congo DR, with Thomas Tuchel's digital capsules, heated tents and cooling plans now under pressure.
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Jurgen Klopp plays down Germany job talk after World Cup exit
Klopp has played down Germany job talk after the World Cup exit. Nagelsmann says he will continue if the DFB wants him, with backing until 2028.
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Julian Nagelsmann leaves Germany future with the DFB
Julian Nagelsmann says he wants to stay until 2028, but Germany’s penalty shootout exit to Paraguay has left the DFB to decide.
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Jurgen Klopp Arsenal dig after Germany's VAR heartbreak
Jurgen Klopp hit out at Arsenal after Germany's disallowed 116th-minute goal and 4-3 penalty shootout exit to Paraguay.
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Achraf Hakimi trial decision turns Morocco World Cup night into a hostile backdrop
Achraf Hakimi was booed after a French appeals court confirmed he will stand trial for rape, before Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in Group C.
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Cody Gakpo's World Cup emotion backed by sharp output
Cody Gakpo's emotional response to scoring against Morocco sits alongside 2 goals, 1 assist and a 7.72 World Cup rating in 3 games.
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Germany vs Paraguay turned on Gill's saves and Havertz's miss
Germany vs Paraguay finished 1-1 before Orlando Gill's six saves and two shootout stops sent Paraguay through despite Kai Havertz's equaliser.
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Germany vs Paraguay VAR controversy after Shearer backlash
Alan Shearer branded the VAR call that disallowed Jonathan Tah's extra-time header against Paraguay as "pathetic", with Darren Cann calling it soft.
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Germany's 76% possession exposed the problem in defeat to Paraguay
Germany had 76% possession but only three shots on target in 90 minutes before Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Monday, 29 June 2026
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England vs Congo DR as Wissa welcomes knockout test
Yoane Wissa says Congo DR deserve their first World Cup knockout against England. Jordan Pickford has been practising penalties as the tie approaches.
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England vs Congo DR: Neville warns Tuchel on Rice, Saka and full-back depth
Gary Neville says England must fix their full-back shortage, manage Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice carefully, and stay disciplined against Congo DR.
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France vs Sweden: attack meets an injury-hit back line
France's attack meets Sweden's injury-hit back line in the World Cup round of 32, with Mbappe and Dembele in form and Saliba still a doubt.
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Kai Havertz brushes off Lineker's Germany verdict ahead of Paraguay tie
Kai Havertz brushed off Gary Lineker's claim that Germany are one of the weakest sides he's seen, insisting the squad are focused on Paraguay.
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England vs Congo DR: Scholes backs Anderson over Rice
Paul Scholes wants England to start Elliot Anderson over Declan Rice against Congo DR, while Mbemba and Desabre back their underdog push.
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Thomas Tuchel questions England's left side
Thomas Tuchel says England's left side has not provided enough connection or penetration, with Marcus Rashford less decisive than Anthony Gordon.
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Thomas Tuchel and Trent Alexander-Arnold under fire
Jamie Redknapp says Thomas Tuchel’s call to leave Trent Alexander-Arnold out looks like a big mistake as England’s right-back shortage worsens.
Sunday, 28 June 2026
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Steve Clarke Scotland manager search starts immediately after exit
Ian Maxwell says Scotland’s manager search has already started after Steve Clarke’s exit, with interested coaches contacting the SFA within hours.
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Tuchel backs Bellingham while warning England against leaning on one man
Thomas Tuchel has praised Jude Bellingham's commitment and quality, but wants England working in patterns and units, not relying on one man.