From around the league
Saturday, 27 June 2026
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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.
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Thomas Tuchel backs England's full-back plan despite Reece James setback
Thomas Tuchel has defended England's full-back plan after Reece James was ruled out of Panama and Tino Livramento went home injured.
Friday, 26 June 2026
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Norway vs France: Solbakken defends 10 changes and the Haaland call
Stale Solbakken defended Norway's 10 changes and the decision to rest Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard against France after a 4-1 defeat.
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Senegal's 5-0 win over Iraq turns on a red card and a ruthless second half
Senegal beat Iraq 5-0 in Toronto after Rebin Sulaka's red card, with Pape Gueye scoring twice, Ismaïla Sarr adding a goal and assist, and Iliman Ndiaye
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Ousmane Dembélé's hat-trick sends France into knockouts in style
Norway vs France ended 4-1 as Ousmane Dembélé scored a 25-minute hat-trick and Kylian Mbappé supplied two assists for Group I winners France.
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Didier Deschamps misses France vs Norway after family bereavement
Didier Deschamps will miss France's World Cup meeting with Norway after returning home for his mother's funeral, with Guy Stephan taking charge.
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Ian Wright says Scotland are being let down on a massive scale
Ian Wright says Scottish football is being let down on a massive scale, pointing to crowds, broadcast money and a bolder vision.
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Marcelo Bielsa says Uruguay must beat Spain to survive
Marcelo Bielsa says Uruguay must beat Spain at the 2026 World Cup after two draws, with Uruguay on 2 points and a need to reset.
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Lionel Messi keeps driving Argentina’s World Cup record chase
Lionel Messi has five goals in two 2026 World Cup games, set the all-time World Cup scoring mark and takes Argentina into Jordan as group winners.
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Thomas Tuchel faces Gordon vs Rogers call for Panama
Former England voices want Thomas Tuchel to reshuffle England for Panama, with Anthony Gordon under pressure, Morgan Rogers pushed on the left and Bukayo
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Anthony Elanga didn't know Sweden were through after Japan draw
Anthony Elanga said he did not know a draw was enough as Sweden reached the knockout stages after a 1-1 draw with Japan.
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Anthony Elanga's confusion steals the show after Sweden qualify
Anthony Elanga scored in Sweden's 1-1 draw with Japan, then admitted he did not realise a draw was enough to qualify.
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Germany vs Ecuador: Nagelsmann rejects effort criticism
Nagelsmann called the effort criticism 'nonsense' after [Germany] lost 2-1 to [Ecuador], while Kimmich, Undav and Musiala said Ecuador wanted it more.
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Jude Bellingham and FIFA's mouth-covering rule explained
Terry Butcher calls Jude Bellingham England's biggest warrior as FIFA explains why mouth-covering is only punishable when a conversation is confrontational.
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World Cup Brief #5: Ronaldo's back, Ecuador stun Germany & more
Ecuador stun Germany, England stumble against Ghana, Ronaldo answers his critics with a record, the Golden Boot race heats up and Neymar makes an emotional return — the 2026 World Cup brief.
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Canada World Cup journey heads to Los Angeles
Jesse Marsch says Canada's World Cup run is not over after the Switzerland loss, with the next match moving to Los Angeles.
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Netherlands beat Tunisia with Brobbey and van Hecke on target
Brian Brobbey scored his third tournament goal as the Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to finish top of World Cup Group F.
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Arda Güler drives Türkiye comeback before Ayhan seals late USA win
Arda Güler starred and Kaan Ayhan struck in stoppage time as Türkiye beat the USA 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup Group D finale.
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Australia vs Paraguay ends with the point both sides could use
Australia vs Paraguay finished 0-0 in San Francisco as Australia took second in Group D and Paraguay stayed well placed to advance.
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Senegal vs Iraq: Thiaw promises a tactical revolt
Pape Thiaw has promised a tactical revolt as Senegal face Iraq needing a win after two defeats, two goals scored and six conceded.