From around the league
Sunday, 5 July 2026
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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.
Saturday, 4 July 2026
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France player ratings vs Paraguay: Mbappé and Doué lift les Bleus after a frustrating night
France beat Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup last 16, but Mbappé and Doué were the difference in a frustrating night for les Bleus.
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Reece James doubtful for Mexico as England juggle right-back options
Reece James missed England's final training session before Mexico, while Jarell Quansah returned to full training and is fit to face them.
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France vs Paraguay preview: Tchouaméni out as Deschamps downplays the heat
France face Paraguay in the World Cup last 16 with Aurélien Tchouaméni out, Didier Deschamps downplaying the heat, and FIFA warning of possible weather
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Canada vs Morocco: Ounahi stars in a 0-3 win
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice as Morocco beat Canada 3-0, with Brahim Díaz adding two assists and Soufiane Rahimi finishing late.
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Thomas Tuchel's right-back problem is England's real test before Mexico
England have played five different right-backs across four matches, with Reece James doubtful and Djed Spence still under debate before Mexico.
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Jurgen Klopp confirms Germany talks and says he is ready
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed talks with the DFB over the Germany job and says he is ready to return, but the move is not yet complete and Red Bull must
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Harry Maguire England World Cup snub draws Rooney criticism
Wayne Rooney called Harry Maguire's England omission a shock. Cole Palmer said the snub will drive him to prove people wrong.
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Lisandro Martínez stars for Argentina against Cape Verde Islands
Lisandro Martínez scored, assisted and earned a 9.2 rating as Argentina beat Cape Verde Islands 3-2 after extra time.
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Germany next number one: Baumann still leads the race
Oliver Baumann leads Germany's next number one race with 523 Bundesliga games, while Atubolu, Urbig, ter Stegen and Nübel keep the debate open.
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Bobby Williamson Scotland head coach pitch leans on McCoist, Brown and Thomson
Bobby Williamson has put himself forward for the Scotland head coach job, saying a backroom team of Ally McCoist, Scott Brown and Kevin Thomson could help.
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Haaland Brazil Norway as last 16 battle looms
Erling Haaland has 5 goals and an 8.13 rating for Norway, while Brazil face Casemiro and Lucas Paquetá fitness questions before Brazil vs Norway.
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Lionel Messi reaches 20 World Cup goals in Argentina win over Cape Verde Islands
Lionel Messi scored in Argentina's 3-2 AET win over Cape Verde Islands to reach 20 World Cup finals goals and seven in the tournament.
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Portugal vs Croatia: Ramos leads Portugal's 2-1 win
Gonçalo Ramos was Portugal's top-rated player as Cristiano Ronaldo scored and Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto to reach the last-16.
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Colombia's early reshuffle sends Ghana out and puts them into the last 16
Colombia vs Ghana ended 1-0 as Jhon Arias scored in the 14th minute after Luis Suárez's instant impact off the bench sent Colombia through.
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Cristiano Ronaldo retirement talk grows after sister's comments
Kátia Aveiro says Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal farewell is coming soon as he remains on 975 career goals and 231 caps.