From around the league
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
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Bukayo Saka fit but not confirmed to start against Ghana
Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka is fit and pain-free, but England are still managing his Achilles issue and may keep him on the bench against Ghana.
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Cristiano Ronaldo makes history in Portugal's 5-0 win
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups.
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England vs Ghana: qualification and tiebreaker twist
England can seal a Round of 32 place against Ghana, while FIFA’s new head-to-head tiebreaker and Tuchel’s changes shape Group L.
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Haaland's four-goal start has Norway through and set up France decider
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2, reached the World Cup last 32 and set up a Group I decider with France.
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Antoine Semenyo's rise from lost teenager to World Cup stage
David Hockaday says Antoine Semenyo went from “lost” at 16 to the World Cup through non-league football, 5am drives and belief.
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Elliot Anderson looks to Declan Rice as England role model
Elliot Anderson says Declan Rice is the player he studies most as England’s control-first midfield role grows ahead of Ghana.
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Kylian Mbappe leaves MLS move open after Beckham chat
Kylian Mbappe has not committed to an MLS move, but he admitted David Beckham has asked about the United States while focusing on Real Madrid and France.
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England vs Ghana: Reece James and Antoine Semenyo could decide it
Reece James vs Antoine Semenyo is the tactical duel that could shape England vs Ghana, with Tuchel demanding intensity and control in Group L.
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World Cup golden boot race tightens as Messi stays just ahead
Mbappé hit 16 World Cup goals against Iraq, Messi reached 17 and Haaland also scored twice, keeping the golden boot race tight.
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Scotland fans want a bolder plan against Brazil in Miami
Scotland fans in Miami want Steve Clarke's side to attack Brazil more, with Ben Gannon-Doak backed to start after the Morocco defeat.
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Bukayo Saka ready to go as Tuchel keeps England's right wing open
Tuchel said Bukayo Saka is ready to go, praised Declan Rice as one of the world's best midfielders and kept England's right wing open for Ghana.
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Marcus Rashford wants England's selection battle to sharpen the squad
Marcus Rashford says England must fight for each other and bring an intensity Ghana can't live with as squad competition intensifies.
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Thomas Tuchel embraces tournament mode as England lean into Wonderwall
Thomas Tuchel says the World Cup has brought him his best coaching days, while England's camp has adopted Wonderwall and Declan Rice manages heavy workload.
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France player ratings vs Iraq: Mbappé and Dembélé lead the way
Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise drove France's 3-0 win over Iraq in Philadelphia, with GOAL's ratings led by Mbappé's 8.52 and Dembélé's 9.
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France vs Iraq became Mbappé record watch after a four-hour World Cup oddity
France vs Iraq ended 3-0 after a lightning delay, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to reach 16 World Cup goals and move within two of Lionel Messi.
Monday, 22 June 2026
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France v Iraq halted by lightning as FIFA delays second half in Philadelphia
France v Iraq was suspended at halftime in Philadelphia after lightning, with FIFA delaying the restart and fans told to shelter.
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Scotland vs Brazil: Clarke weighs Ben Gannon-Doak start
Steve Clarke says Ben Gannon-Doak can bring Scotland something different and may start against Brazil, while defending Scott McTominay and managing Aaron
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Rade Bogdanovic apology follows racist comments on Serbia TV
Rade Bogdanovic apologised after racist remarks during Belgium vs Iran. RTS also apologised for the live World Cup broadcast.
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Thomas Partey says he is ready to face England after Canada refusal
Thomas Partey says he feels OK and ready to play against England after missing Ghana's opener and being denied entry to Canada.
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Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record in Argentina win over Austria
Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria, moving onto 18 World Cup goals and past Miroslav Klose’s mark.