From around the league
Sunday, 28 June 2026
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Tuchel backs Bellingham while warning England against leaning on one man
Thomas Tuchel has praised Jude Bellingham's commitment and quality, but wants England working in patterns and units, not relying on one man.
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Steve Clarke resignation starts Scotland coach search
Ian Maxwell says nothing's off the table as Scotland start their search for Steve Clarke's successor after the World Cup exit.
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Germany vs Paraguay preview: Kimmich, Undav and Nagelsmann’s biggest call
Germany face Paraguay in the round of 32 with Joshua Kimmich’s role, a back-four return and Deniz Undav’s case to start all under review.
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World Cup Brief #6: Dembélé runs riot, Messi's new record & more
Dembélé fires a hat-trick for France, Messi sets a new World Cup record, Bellingham drags England through, DR Congo make history and Algeria-Austria end 3-3 in a six-goal thriller — the 2026 World Cup brief.
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Netherlands vs Morocco preview: Koeman puts Hakimi at the centre of the plan
Ronald Koeman has singled out Achraf Hakimi as Morocco's main threat, while Virgil van Dijk says the Netherlands can exploit weaknesses in Monterrey.
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Jude Bellingham stands out as England reach the knockouts
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted in England’s 2-0 win over Panama, then was rested after 71 minutes as Thomas Tuchel eyes the knockouts.
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Jude Bellingham was England's hinge in the win over Panama
Jude Bellingham's 9.3-rated display drove England's 2-0 win over Panama, scoring once and creating once after a key role change.
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Jarrell Quansah injury update leaves England short at right-back
Thomas Tuchel said Jarrell Quansah's ankle twist is a matter of days, but England have lost three right-backs since landing in the USA.
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Jude Bellingham leads England past Panama with a 9.3-rated display
Jude Bellingham produced a 9.3-rated display with a goal, an assist and team-leading numbers as England beat Panama 2-0.
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England vs Panama showed why Jude Bellingham is driving this England team
England vs Panama ended 2-0 as Jude Bellingham scored and assisted, and Harry Kane's 11th World Cup goal sent England top of Group L.
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Argentina player ratings vs Jordan as Messi and Lo Celso stand out
Argentina player ratings vs Jordan: Giovani Lo Celso scored on debut and Lionel Messi struck off the bench in a 3-1 win.
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Algeria and Austria reach the last 32 after wild 3-3 finish in Kansas City
Algeria vs Austria finished 3-3 as Riyad Mahrez struck twice before Saša Kalajdžić's 96th-minute equaliser sent both teams through.
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Yoane Wissa drives Congo DR comeback and sets up England clash
Yoane Wissa scored twice as Congo DR beat Uzbekistan 3-1, reached the round of 32 and set up an England clash at World Cup 2026.
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DR Congo vs Uzbekistan: Wissa drives comeback win into World Cup history
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 for their first World Cup win and a round of 32 tie with England.
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Harry Kane breaks England's World Cup scoring record against Panama
Harry Kane has broken England's World Cup scoring record with 11 goals after scoring against Panama in England's unbeaten 2026 run.
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Thomas Tuchel's Quansah update and the right-back problem hanging over England
Thomas Tuchel said Jarell Quansah is in a very tight race to be fit after England’s 2-0 win over Panama, with Reece James also a doubt.
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Jarell Quansah injury leaves England with a right-back problem
Thomas Tuchel says Jarell Quansah’s ankle injury is a matter of days after England beat Panama 2-0, but right-back depth is still a worry.
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Scotland World Cup exit exposes familiar ceiling
Tom English says Scotland's World Cup exit reflected a familiar ceiling: one goal, one win, two defeats and not enough class for the elite.
Saturday, 27 June 2026
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England vs Panama: Keane and Shearer slam first-half display
Roy Keane and Alan Shearer criticised England's first half against Panama, even as Elliot Anderson impressed and Bellingham and Kane sealed a 2-0 win.
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Jude Bellingham drives England past Panama and into top spot in Group L
Jude Bellingham starred with a goal and assist as England beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L, while Harry Kane reached 11 World Cup goals.