From around the league
Saturday, 27 June 2026
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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.
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England player ratings vs Panama: Jude Bellingham drove the win
Jude Bellingham starred as England beat Panama 2-0, scoring once and assisting Harry Kane after Bukayo Saka's corner in New Jersey.
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England Three Lions badge and the World Cup kit details behind it
England's Three Lions badge dates to royal heraldry and first appeared on shirts in 1872. This World Cup brings a gold star after 13 years.
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Iliman Ndiaye backs World Cup claim with first goal for Senegal
Iliman Ndiaye backed up his bold World Cup claim with his first tournament goal as Senegal beat Iraq 5-0 and moved into the last 32.
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South Africa vs Canada selection test before the last 32
South Africa vs Canada is a first-ever World Cup knockout tie, with Teboho Mokoena back for South Africa and Alphonso Davies still a fitness question for
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Alexander Isak puts Liverpool behind him as Sweden form improves
Alexander Isak says Liverpool is behind him and he feels physically fine after a strong World Cup start for Sweden, with 1 goal and 3 assists.
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Vinicius Junior joins Brazil's World Cup pantheon as Ancelotti lift continues
Vinicius Junior has four World Cup goals, one assist and a scoring run in every group-stage match, putting him among Brazil's greats.
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Bielsa defends Valverde substitution as Uruguay crash out
Marcelo Bielsa said he removed Federico Valverde for tactical reasons after Uruguay’s 1-0 defeat to Spain, as the captain reacted angrily.
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Cape Verde reach World Cup knockouts with three draws and no wins
Cape Verde Saudi Arabia ended 0-0 as Cape Verde reached the World Cup Round of 32, finishing second in Group H with three draws from three.
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England vs Panama: width can open the back five
England face Panama in World Cup Group L with a clear tactical route: stretch Panama's shifting 5-4-1, attack the wide gaps and punish their lack of
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Colombia vs Portugal: Group K top spot on the line
Colombia top Group K on six points and meet Portugal in the 2026 World Cup finale, with Luis Diaz and James Rodrigues central.
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France vs Norway: Dembélé and Mbappé power a perfect group stage
Dembélé’s hat-trick and Mbappe’s two assists powered France past Norway 4-1, sealing a perfect Group I and underlining their attack.
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Reece James injury leaves England short at right-back
Reece James' hamstring injury has left England short at right-back, with Thomas Tuchel already missing Tino Livramento before Panama and the knockout stages.
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Belgium's attack clicks at last in 5-1 win over New Zealand
Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 as Leandro Trossard scored twice, Kevin De Bruyne starred and Romelu Lukaku struck 64 seconds after coming on.
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Yéremy Pino injury scare leaves Spain waiting on tests
Luis de la Fuente said Yeremy Pino may have broken his collarbone after the Crystal Palace winger played through Spain's 1-0 win over Uruguay.
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Cape Verde's World Cup knockout run looks built, not borrowed
Cape Verde have reached the World Cup knockout rounds with a population of 525,000, backed by diaspora recruitment and a long-term plan.
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Uruguay vs Spain decided by Uruguay's collapse more than Spain's control
Uruguay vs Spain ended 0-1 after Alex Baena's 42nd-minute goal and Fernando Muslera's error, with Bielsa's side exiting after more chaos.
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Ecuador vs Germany: Angulo steals the spotlight
Nilson Angulo starred with an 8.2 rating, four dribbles and Ecuador's equaliser as Germany fell 2-1 in World Cup action.
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England face Panama with James and Rice doubts
Reece James is a major doubt for England vs Panama after a hamstring injury, while Declan Rice also missed training and Djed Spence is in the mix.
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France player ratings vs Norway: Dembélé's 10/10 made this a statement
Ousmane Dembélé hit a first-half hat-trick in France's 4-1 win over Norway, with Kylian Mbappé supplying two assists in Group I.