From around the league
Friday, 26 June 2026
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World Cup Brief #5: Ronaldo's back, Ecuador stun Germany & more
Ecuador stun Germany, England stumble against Ghana, Ronaldo answers his critics with a record, the Golden Boot race heats up and Neymar makes an emotional return - the 2026 World Cup brief.
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Netherlands beat Tunisia with Brobbey and van Hecke on target
Brian Brobbey scored his third tournament goal as the Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to finish top of World Cup Group F.
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Arda Güler drives Türkiye comeback before Ayhan seals late USA win
Arda Güler starred and Kaan Ayhan struck in stoppage time as Türkiye beat the USA 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup Group D finale.
Thursday, 25 June 2026
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England's right-back crisis deepens ahead of Panama
England's right-back crisis deepens with James's hamstring injury, reviving questions about Tuchel's controversial decision to exclude Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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Nico Williams' fitness will decide Spain's World Cup run
Williams featured in six of Spain's Euro 2024 goals. This season: six goals in 32 games due to fitness. His recovery will decide Spain's World Cup chances.
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For sure I think we're going home: Scotland's World Cup eliminated by Brazil
Scotland eliminated from World Cup 2026 after 3-0 loss to Brazil. Steve Clarke concedes team is 'going home' as defensive errors and knockout mathematics
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Scholes and Neville push Tuchel toward England changes
Scholes and Neville push for changes to England's midfield and left side before Saturday's Panama match after the Ghana draw.
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Trionda ball scrutiny grows as World Cup goalkeeping debate builds
Trionda ball doubts are growing at World Cup 2026 as Joe Hart and Kasper Schmeichel point to more long-range goals and keeper errors.
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Julian Alvarez transfer request puts Atletico future in public view
Julian Alvarez has said Atletico Madrid selling him this summer is “the best thing for everyone”, with Barcelona and Arsenal monitoring the situation.
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Erling Haaland draws American attention beyond goals
Erling Haaland has four goals in two World Cup games, and Colin Cowherd's NFL comparison is fuelling US interest beyond the pitch.
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Brazil vs Scotland ratings: Vinícius Júnior stars as Brazil win 3-0
Vinícius Júnior’s 9/10 display and Matheus Cunha’s third World Cup goal powered Brazil past Scotland in Group C.
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Scotland player ratings vs Brazil: Vinícius Júnior dominates as McKenna's error costs Scotland
Vinícius Júnior scored twice and Scott McKenna's early error set the tone as Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil in Miami.
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Tunisia vs Netherlands: Group F control at stake
Netherlands have 4 Group F points and Tunisia have 0, with Brobbey and Gakpo driving the Dutch edge before Tunisia vs Netherlands.
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Brazil player ratings vs Scotland: Vinicius Junior leads the way with 9.3
Vinicius Junior led Brazil’s ratings with a 9.3 as Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, topped Group C and saw Neymar return from the bench in Miami.
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Vinícius Júnior punishes Scotland as Brazil leave qualification doubts behind
Vinícius Júnior scored 2 and earned a 9.0 rating as Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, leaving Scotland in a nervy wait for World Cup qualification.
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Steve Clarke’s bleakest verdict after Brazil expose Scotland’s World Cup fears
Steve Clarke said Scotland made it difficult for themselves after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil, with Vinicius Júnior’s double and a VAR call central.
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Norway vs France and the Haaland-Mbappe duel
Haaland and Mbappe both have four World Cup goals as Norway face France in Group I with the Golden Boot race in focus.
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Uzbekistan brace was a pointed answer to the criticism
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, then answered criticism with 'I am back' after a dominant display.
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Switzerland vs Canada showed why Manzambi and Vargas finished the job
Switzerland vs Canada finished 2-1 as Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas sent Switzerland top of Group B and left Canada heading to Los Angeles.
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Thomas Tuchel hints at moderate England changes for Panama
Thomas Tuchel says England will rotate more moderately against Panama after a 0-0 draw with Ghana, with Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford both pushing for