From around the league
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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Achraf Hakimi trial decision turns Morocco World Cup night into a hostile backdrop
Achraf Hakimi was booed after a French appeals court confirmed he will stand trial for rape, before Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in Group C.
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Paraguay's win over Germany became a national event, not just an upset
Paraguay vs Germany ended 1-1 before a shootout, with Julio Enciso scoring and José Canale sealing a win that sparked a national holiday.
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Cody Gakpo's World Cup emotion backed by sharp output
Cody Gakpo's emotional response to scoring against Morocco sits alongside 2 goals, 1 assist and a 7.72 World Cup rating in 3 games.
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Germany vs Paraguay turned on Gill's saves and Havertz's miss
Germany vs Paraguay finished 1-1 before Orlando Gill's six saves and two shootout stops sent Paraguay through despite Kai Havertz's equaliser.
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Germany vs Paraguay VAR controversy after Shearer backlash
Alan Shearer branded the VAR call that disallowed Jonathan Tah's extra-time header against Paraguay as "pathetic", with Darren Cann calling it soft.
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Germany's 76% possession exposed the problem in defeat to Paraguay
Germany had 76% possession but only three shots on target in 90 minutes before Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Monday, 29 June 2026
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Brazil player ratings vs Japan: Casemiro and Martinelli lead comeback
Brazil player ratings vs Japan: Casemiro scored, Martinelli won it late and Bruno Guimarães supplied his fourth tournament assist.
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Brazil 2-1 Japan: Martinelli's late winner covered a shaky night
Brazil vs Japan ended 2-1 after Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time winner, with Casemiro's equaliser and late pressure sending Brazil through.
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England vs Congo DR as Wissa welcomes knockout test
Yoane Wissa says Congo DR deserve their first World Cup knockout against England. Jordan Pickford has been practising penalties as the tie approaches.
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England vs Congo DR: Neville warns Tuchel on Rice, Saka and full-back depth
Gary Neville says England must fix their full-back shortage, manage Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice carefully, and stay disciplined against Congo DR.
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France vs Sweden: attack meets an injury-hit back line
France's attack meets Sweden's injury-hit back line in the World Cup round of 32, with Mbappe and Dembele in form and Saliba still a doubt.
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Ivory Coast vs Norway: Haaland and Ødegaard return for first knockout meeting
Ivory Coast vs Norway is a first-ever World Cup knockout clash, with Haaland and Ødegaard back after Norway rested key players.
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Moises Caicedo named Ecuador captain before Mexico tie
Moises Caicedo has been named Ecuador's new captain after Enner Valencia stepped down, and the Chelsea midfielder now leads them into Mexico.
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Kai Havertz brushes off Lineker's Germany verdict ahead of Paraguay tie
Kai Havertz brushed off Gary Lineker's claim that Germany are one of the weakest sides he's seen, insisting the squad are focused on Paraguay.
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England vs Congo DR: Scholes backs Anderson over Rice
Paul Scholes wants England to start Elliot Anderson over Declan Rice against Congo DR, while Mbemba and Desabre back their underdog push.
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Thomas Tuchel questions England's left side
Thomas Tuchel says England's left side has not provided enough connection or penetration, with Marcus Rashford less decisive than Anthony Gordon.
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Matheus Cunha is driving Brazil's World Cup attack
Matheus Cunha has 3 World Cup goals and has become Brazil's hybrid reference point up front, with Lucas Leiva praising his role.
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Thomas Tuchel and Trent Alexander-Arnold under fire
Jamie Redknapp says Thomas Tuchel’s call to leave Trent Alexander-Arnold out looks like a big mistake as England’s right-back shortage worsens.
Sunday, 28 June 2026
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South Africa vs Canada: Stephen Eustaquio sends Canada into last 16
South Africa vs Canada ended 0-1 as Stephen Eustaquio struck in the 92nd minute, sending Canada into the World Cup last 16.
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Steve Clarke Scotland manager search starts immediately after exit
Ian Maxwell says Scotland’s manager search has already started after Steve Clarke’s exit, with interested coaches contacting the SFA within hours.