From around the league
Monday, 22 June 2026
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Nico Schlotterbeck injury leaves Germany with a defensive problem
Germany lost Nico Schlotterbeck to a torn medial ligament in his left ankle, and Julian Nagelsmann now has to reshuffle before Ecuador.
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Denzel Dumfries makes the Netherlands tick in 5-1 win over Sweden
Denzel Dumfries starred as the Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1, posting two assists, an 8.6 rating and three tackles while Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey shared
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Rade Bogdanović racist comments overshadow Belgium's draw with Iran
Rade Bogdanović sparked backlash with racist live TV comments after Belgium's 0-0 draw with Iran, following Nathan Ngoy's 66th-minute red card.
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Roy Keane calls Thomas Tuchel praise over the top after England beat Croatia
Roy Keane dismissed praise for Thomas Tuchel’s half-time speech after England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, despite Kane and Rice crediting it.
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Netherlands vs Sweden: Gakpo leads the way in 5-1 win
Cody Gakpo starred as Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1, with two goals and an assist. Brian Brobbey and Denzel Dumfries also shone.
Sunday, 21 June 2026
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John McGinn wants Scotland to show more personality against Brazil
John McGinn wants Scotland to show more personality against Brazil after the Morocco loss, with a point enough to all but secure knockout progress.
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Spain player ratings vs Saudi Arabia
Spain's player ratings after a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia were led by Mikel Oyarzabal's 9.3, Lamine Yamal's 8.2 and Rodri's 8.2.
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Spain vs Saudi Arabia: Yamal and Oyarzabal make the difference
Lamine Yamal scored on his first World Cup start and Mikel Oyarzabal added a brace as Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0.
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Portugal vs Uzbekistan is really a midfield selection test
Portugal face Uzbekistan with João Neves, Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes central to Roberto Martinez’s selection calls, while Cristiano Ronaldo remains a key
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Scotland vs Brazil is shaping up as a survival test in Miami
Tim Vickery and Kris Boyd say Scotland must survive Miami heat and avoid an early setback against Brazil on 24 June.
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Argentina vs Austria preview: Messi’s record chase shapes Scaloni’s selection
Argentina’s lineup against Austria is shaped by Lionel Messi’s record chase, Gonzalo Montiel’s injury and the choice between Julián Álvarez and Lautaro
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Germany's cautious message after Ivory Coast leaves Newcastle pair waiting
Julian Nagelsmann cooled talk of Germany being world-class after the 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, with Woltemade and Thiaw still waiting.
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France vs Iraq preview: Mbappe, Olise and Barcola give Deschamps real depth
France meet Iraq in Philadelphia with Mbappe on 14 World Cup goals, Olise creating chances and Barcola scoring off the bench in the opener.
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Declan Rice says he is fit to face Ghana after injury scare
Declan Rice says he is fit to face Ghana after England’s Croatia win, and backs Thomas Tuchel’s decision to manage his hamstring issue carefully.
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Michael Olise and Thierry Henry's case for France's key role
Thierry Henry says Michael Olise is France’s most important player after the 3-1 win over Senegal, with 76 touches and 4 chances created.
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Deniz Undav's super-sub surge puts Julian Nagelsmann under pressure
Deniz Undav scored twice in 34 minutes against Ivory Coast and now has 3 goals and 2 assists in 2 World Cup appearances. Germany have a selection call.
Saturday, 20 June 2026
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Germany's bench bailed them out as Deniz Undav seals 2-1 win over Ivory Coast
Germany vs Ivory Coast ended 2-1 as Deniz Undav scored twice in 34 minutes, sending Germany into the World Cup knockout stage.
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Netherlands vs Sweden player ratings: Gakpo leads a 5-1 win in Houston
Cody Gakpo’s 9.6-rated display, Brian Brobbey’s early brace and Denzel Dumfries’ two assists powered Netherlands past Sweden 5-1 in Houston.
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Scotland penalty anger takes centre stage after Morocco defeat
Ryan Christie, Neil McCann and Christina Unkel all argued Scotland were denied key penalties in a 1-0 World Cup defeat to Morocco.
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World Cup 2026's late-goal surge is becoming the tournament's defining trend
World Cup 2026 late goals now account for 28 of 96 goals, with five subs, longer stoppages and hydration breaks shaping matches.