From around the league
Friday, 26 June 2026
Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Nicolas Pépé's redemption brings Ivory Coast first World Cup knockout qualification
Pépé scores twice as Ivory Coast qualifies for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in history, defeating Curaçao 2-0 with an 8.69 match rating
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England's right-back crisis deepens ahead of Panama
England's right-back crisis deepens with James's hamstring injury, reviving questions about Tuchel's controversial decision to exclude Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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USMNT faces an impossible Thursday choice: protect stars or preserve form
Four USMNT starters one yellow from Round of 32 suspension. Pochettino faces an impossible choice: rest key players or risk it all on Thursday.
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Nico Williams' fitness will decide Spain's World Cup run
Williams featured in six of Spain's Euro 2024 goals. This season: six goals in 32 games due to fitness. His recovery will decide Spain's World Cup chances.
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For sure I think we're going home: Scotland's World Cup eliminated by Brazil
Scotland eliminated from World Cup 2026 after 3-0 loss to Brazil. Steve Clarke concedes team is 'going home' as defensive errors and knockout mathematics
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Scholes and Neville push Tuchel toward England changes
Scholes and Neville push for changes to England's midfield and left side before Saturday's Panama match after the Ghana draw.
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Neymar's return backed by Ancelotti's public support
Neymar played 20 minutes for Brazil after nearly three years away, with Carlo Ancelotti saying the 34-year-old still has the same passion.
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Trionda ball scrutiny grows as World Cup goalkeeping debate builds
Trionda ball doubts are growing at World Cup 2026 as Joe Hart and Kasper Schmeichel point to more long-range goals and keeper errors.
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Türkiye vs USA preview: 62 shots, zero goals, and a perfect start in sight
Türkiye have 62 shots, 13 on target and zero goals across two World Cup matches. The USA are top of Group D with six points and can finish perfect.
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Julian Alvarez transfer request puts Atletico future in public view
Julian Alvarez has said Atletico Madrid selling him this summer is “the best thing for everyone”, with Barcelona and Arsenal monitoring the situation.
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Erling Haaland draws American attention beyond goals
Erling Haaland has four goals in two World Cup games, and Colin Cowherd's NFL comparison is fuelling US interest beyond the pitch.
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Brazil vs Scotland ratings: Vinícius Júnior stars as Brazil win 3-0
Vinícius Júnior’s 9/10 display and Matheus Cunha’s third World Cup goal powered Brazil past Scotland in Group C.
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Lionel Messi's World Cup record grows again after Algeria hat-trick
Lionel Messi hit a hat-trick against Algeria, reached 18 World Cup goals in 28 games and broke Miroslav Klose's mark in Argentina's 3-0 win.
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Scotland player ratings vs Brazil: Vinícius Júnior dominates as McKenna's error costs Scotland
Vinícius Júnior scored twice and Scott McKenna's early error set the tone as Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil in Miami.
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Japan vs Sweden: control meets elite firepower
Japan are unbeaten in nine and sit second in Group F with four points. Sweden's attack is led by Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres in Arlington.
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Tunisia vs Netherlands: Group F control at stake
Netherlands have 4 Group F points and Tunisia have 0, with Brobbey and Gakpo driving the Dutch edge before Tunisia vs Netherlands.
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Morocco vs Haiti: Hakimi and Saibari drive Morocco's comeback win
Morocco vs Haiti finished 4-2 as Achraf Hakimi starred with a goal and assist, and Ismael Saibari scored again to send Morocco through.
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Brazil player ratings vs Scotland: Vinicius Junior leads the way with 9.3
Vinicius Junior led Brazil’s ratings with a 9.3 as Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, topped Group C and saw Neymar return from the bench in Miami.
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Vinícius Júnior punishes Scotland as Brazil leave qualification doubts behind
Vinícius Júnior scored 2 and earned a 9.0 rating as Brazil beat Scotland 3-0, leaving Scotland in a nervy wait for World Cup qualification.