World

World Cup

2026 Season

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From around the league

Sunday, 5 July 2026

Carlos Queiroz quits Ghana after World Cup exit

Carlos Queiroz has stepped down as Ghana head coach after the Black Stars’ World Cup exit, with his farewell statement and Jordan Ayew’s plea to keep him

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Brazil vs Norway player ratings: Haaland tops the night as Brazil pay for the miss

Erling Haaland’s 9/10 and Bruno Guimarães’ missed penalty headline Brazil vs Norway player ratings after Norway’s 2-1 win.

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Marcus Rashford’s nutmeg leaves England laughing before Mexico

Marcus Rashford’s nutmeg on Ezri Konsa has England laughing in training, with Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Thomas Tuchel all praising him before Mexico.

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Folarin Balogun ban suspended as Gary Neville leads FIFA backlash

Gary Neville led the backlash as FIFA's 12-month suspension of Folarin Balogun's ban sparked a World Cup integrity row ahead of Belgium vs USA.

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England vs Mexico right-back doubts grow as Spence and James remain under a cloud

Djed Spence's muscle niggle and Reece James's fitness doubt leave England short at right-back before their last-16 World Cup tie against Mexico.

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Norway World Cup run driven by Haaland and Ødegaard

Erling Haaland has five goals and Martin Odegaard three assists as Norway chase their first World Cup quarter-final. Brazil are next.

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Folarin Balogun cleared to face Belgium after FIFA suspension

FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's ban, clearing him for USA vs Belgium after a controversial red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Folarin Balogun says World Cup red card was unintentional

Folarin Balogun says his World Cup red card was unintentional and that a yellow would have been fair. USA face Belgium without him.

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Mexico vs England: Tuchel’s altitude gamble

Mexico vs England is at 7,220 feet, and Thomas Tuchel says the first 15 minutes will be the toughest for England as Mexico press early.

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Jurgen Klopp accepts Germany job as Red Bull exit talks continue

Jurgen Klopp has accepted the Germany head coach job, but his Red Bull exit and the final contract details are still being worked through.

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Portugal vs Spain: the counter-attacking route Martinez has to take

Portugal face Spain in the 2026 World Cup with La Roja on a 519-minute shutout run. Martinez's side need transitions, Ronaldo and Ramos.

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Alireza Faghani to referee England vs Mexico at World Cup 2026

Alireza Faghani will referee England vs Mexico at the World Cup, bringing third-tournament experience and a disputed summer VAR call.

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France Paraguay row after Chilavert’s racist remark

Philippe Diallo condemned José Luis Chilavert’s racist remark before France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay, with the row overshadowing the knockout tie.

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Brazil vs Norway: Ancelotti rejects an anti-Haaland plan

Carlo Ancelotti says Brazil will not use an anti-Haaland plan before facing Norway in the World Cup last-16. Brazil won 3-2 after a stoppage-time goal

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Mbappé moves level with Messi as France edge Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé’s 70th-minute penalty sent France past Paraguay and moved him level with Lionel Messi on seven World Cup goals.

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Saturday, 4 July 2026

Standings

World Cup

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts	Form
1 (Qualification)	Switzerland	3	2	1	0	+4	7	LWWWW
1 (Qualification)	France	3	3	0	0	+8	9	LLWWW
1 (Qualification)	Argentina	3	3	0	0	+7	9	LWWWW
1 (Qualification)	Colombia	3	2	1	0	+3	7	LWDWW
1 (Qualification)	England	3	2	1	0	+4	7	WLWWW
1 (Qualification)	Congo DR	3	1	1	1	+1	4	LWLD
1 (Qualification)	Brazil	3	2	1	0	+6	7	LWWWD
1 (Qualification)	USA	3	2	0	1	+4	6	LWLWW
1 (Qualification)	Mexico	3	3	0	0	+6	9	LWWWW
1 (Qualification)	Germany	3	2	0	1	+6	6	LLWW
1 (Qualification)	Netherlands	3	2	1	0	+6	7	LWWD
1 (Qualification)	Belgium	3	1	2	0	+4	5	LWWWD
1 (Qualification)	Spain	3	2	1	0	+5	7	WWWWW
2 (Qualification)	Ivory Coast	3	2	0	1	+2	6	LWLW
2 (Qualification)	Austria	3	1	1	1	0	4	LDLW
2 (Qualification)	South Africa	3	1	1	1	-1	4	LWDL
2 (Qualification)	Sweden	3	1	1	1	0	4	LDLW
2 (Qualification)	Brazil	1	0	1	0	0	1	D
2 (Qualification)	Croatia	3	2	0	1	0	6	LWWL
2 (Qualification)	Morocco	3	2	1	0	+3	7	LWWWW
2 (Qualification)	Australia	3	1	1	1	0	4	LDLW
2 (Qualification)	Canada	3	1	1	1	+5	4	LWLWD
2 (Qualification)	Norway	3	2	0	1	+1	6	LWWLW
2 (Qualification)	Cape Verde Islands	3	0	3	0	0	3	LDDD
2 (Qualification)	Japan	3	1	2	0	+4	5	LDWD
2 (Qualification)	Egypt	3	1	2	0	+2	5	LWDWD
2 (Qualification)	Portugal	3	1	2	0	+5	5	LWDWD
3	Scotland	3	1	0	2	-3	3	LLW
3 (Qualification)	Netherlands	1	0	1	0	0	1	D
3 (Qualification)	Ghana	3	1	1	1	0	4	LLDW
3 (Qualification)	Bosnia & Herzegovina	3	1	1	1	-1	4	LWLD
3 (Qualification)	Paraguay	3	1	1	1	-2	4	LWDWL
3 (Qualification)	Ecuador	3	1	1	1	0	4	LWDL
3 (Qualification)	Sweden	3	1	1	1	0	4	LDLW
3	Iran	3	0	3	0	0	3	DDD
3	Uruguay	3	0	2	1	-1	2	LDD
3 (Qualification)	Senegal	3	1	0	2	+2	3	LWLL
3 (Qualification)	Algeria	3	1	1	1	-2	4	LDWL
3 (Qualification)	Congo DR	3	1	1	1	+1	4	LWLD
3 (Qualification)	Japan	1	0	1	0	0	1	D
3 (Qualification)	Ghana	3	1	1	1	0	4	LLDW
3	South Korea	3	1	0	2	-1	3	LLW
4	Tunisia	3	0	0	3	-10	0	LLL
4	Iraq	3	0	0	3	-11	0	LLL
4	Saudi Arabia	3	0	2	1	-4	2	DLD
4	Haiti	3	0	0	3	-6	0	LLL
4	Panama	3	0	0	3	-4	0	LLL
4 (Qualification)	Qatar	1	0	1	0	0	1	D
4	New Zealand	3	0	1	2	-6	1	LLD
4	Qatar	3	0	1	2	-8	1	LLD
4	Czech Republic	3	0	1	2	-4	1	LDL
4 (Qualification)	Ecuador	3	1	1	1	0	4	LWDL
4	Curaçao	3	0	1	2	-8	1	LDL
4	Jordan	3	0	0	3	-5	0	LLL
4	Türkiye	3	1	0	2	-2	3	WLL
4	Uzbekistan	3	0	0	3	-9	0	LLL
5 (Qualification)	Bosnia & Herzegovina	3	1	1	1	-1	4	LWLD
5 (Qualification)	New Zealand	1	0	1	0	0	1	D
6 (Qualification)	Uzbekistan	0	0	0	0	0	0
6 (Qualification)	Norway	0	0	0	0	0	0
6 (Qualification)	Spain	1	0	1	0	0	1	D
6 (Qualification)	Austria	0	0	0	0	0	0
6 (Qualification)	Algeria	3	1	1	1	-2	4	LDWL
7 (Qualification)	Paraguay	3	1	1	1	-2	4	LWDWL
7 (Qualification)	Portugal	1	0	1	0	0	1	WD
7 (Qualification)	Croatia	2	1	0	1	-1	3	WL
8 (Qualification)	Senegal	3	1	0	2	+2	3	LWLL
8 (Qualification)	Iraq	0	0	0	0	0	0
9	Czech Republic	2	0	1	1	-1	1	DL
9	Saudi Arabia	2	0	1	1	-4	1	LD
9	Iran	3	0	3	0	0	3	DDD
10	Cape Verde Islands	2	0	2	0	0	2	DD
10	South Korea	3	1	0	2	-1	3	LLW
10	Belgium	2	0	2	0	0	2	DD
11	Jordan	1	0	0	1	-2	0	L
11	Scotland	3	1	0	2	-3	3	LLW
11	Panama	1	0	0	1	-1	0	L
12	Uruguay	3	0	2	1	-1	2	LDD
12	Türkiye	1	0	0	1	-2	0	L