From around the league
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Tuchel says England will keep their style in Dallas heat
Thomas Tuchel says England will keep their style in Dallas, where temperatures will exceed 30C for the Croatia opener and hydration breaks apply.
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Erling Haaland's World Cup debut showed Norway are more than a one-man team
Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in Boston and moved top of Group I on goal difference.
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
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Jurgen Klopp apology after Germany's 7-1 win takes centre stage
Jurgen Klopp's live-TV apology to Julian Nagelsmann after Germany's 7-1 opener over Curaçao becomes the story, with Tuchel's Trent debate lingering.
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Scotland vs Morocco: Dykes warns of a proper test
Lyndon Dykes says Scotland must be at their best against Morocco, with Boston Stadium, squad calm and belief shaping the build-up.
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France beat Senegal as Mbappe sets a new record
Mbappe scored twice and became France’s all-time top scorer as Les Bleus beat Senegal 3-1, with Olise and Barcola driving the turnaround.
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Portugal vs Congo DR: Ronaldo minutes are the real issue
Portugal face Congo DR with Cristiano Ronaldo expected to start, but Roberto Martinez must manage his minutes if they want a deep World Cup run.
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England vs Croatia referee Clement Turpin carries Tuchel history
Clement Turpin’s England vs Croatia appointment brings Thomas Tuchel’s old criticism, England’s 4-1-2 record and Croatia’s 4-0-0 run.
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Austria vs Jordan preview: World Cup debut meets long-awaited return
Austria return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, while Jordan make their debut in a Group J opener shaped by form and injuries.
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World Cup Brief #2: Germany 7-1, Brazil Held & More
Germany 7-1, Vinicius rescuing Brazil, the Netherlands held, Sweden 5-1 and Bellingham warning - the 2026 World Cup Matchday 1 brief.
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Spain vs Cape Verde: Yamal benched in a frustrating 0-0 opener
Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde ended 0-0 despite four Barcelona starters, Lamine Yamal's bench role, and a seven-save display from Vozinha.
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Norway World Cup preview: Haaland has help
Norway's World Cup case is bigger than Erling Haaland alone, with Antonio Nusa and Martin Odegaard backing a side built to spread the load.
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Marc Guehi one of the main England selection calls before Croatia
England legends back Marc Guehi for the World Cup opener against Croatia, while John Stones' recent minutes are questioned.
Monday, 15 June 2026
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Scotland's World Cup return is being sold as a no-regrets reset
Scotland are back at the men’s World Cup after 28 years, with Andy Robertson and Steve Clarke framing it as a no-regrets reset.
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Spain player ratings vs Cape Verde Islands show a night wasted up front
Pedri led Spain's ratings, but Ferran Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal wasted chances in a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde Islands behind Vozinha.
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Jordan Pickford backs Thomas Tuchel as England's winner-in-chief
Jordan Pickford says Thomas Tuchel is a winner who drives a different mentality from Gareth Southgate, with England's camp mood adding context.
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Grant Hanley emotional after Scotland's historic win over Haiti
Grant Hanley said Scotland's 1-0 World Cup win over Haiti was emotional, tense and must-win as he reflected on family, pressure and the long wait for a victory.
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Kylian Mbappe one focus before France's opener: defensive work
Kylian Mbappe has pledged to improve his defensive work before France's opener against Senegal, while BBC data underlines the scrutiny.
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Scotland's shape debate ahead of Morocco is the real story
Scott Allan and Andy Halliday expect Scotland to change shape for Morocco, weighing midfield control against extra defensive cover after the Haiti win.
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Virgil van Dijk questions FIFA's hydration breaks after Netherlands draw
Virgil van Dijk criticised FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks after scoring in Netherlands' 2-2 draw with Japan, saying they should be game by game.
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Virgil van Dijk scores, but the criticism still follows him after Japan draw
Virgil van Dijk scored in the Netherlands’ 2-2 draw with Japan, but Dutch media and pundits still criticised his display.