From around the league
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Netherlands vs Morocco puts Dutch defensive balance under the microscope
Netherlands vs Morocco pits Dutch attacking form against a defence with 4 goals conceded, 0 clean sheets and a bad fit against Morocco's transition pace.
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Didier Deschamps set to return for France before the round of 32
Didier Deschamps will return for France training on Saturday, Guy Stephan said after revealing the squad heard the news directly from him.
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Declan Rice return boosts England but Tuchel still has a right-back problem
England vs DR Congo brings Declan Rice back into contention, but Thomas Tuchel still has a right-back problem before the last-32 tie.
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England beat Panama 2-0 as Bellingham and Kane seal Group L top spot
England beat Panama 2-0 as Jude Bellingham scored and Harry Kane became England's record World Cup scorer, sealing top spot in Group L.
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Brazil vs Scotland: Vinicius leads Brazil's best display in 3-0 win
Brazil vs Scotland finished 3-0 as Vinicius Junior scored twice, Cunha added one and Neymar returned for 17 minutes.
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Kylian Mbappe's flute celebration is fun, but his World Cup start is the real story
Kylian Mbappe flute celebration has gone viral, but his 4 goals in 2 World Cup matches for France are the bigger story.
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Ecuador's intensity exposed Germany's fading edge in a 2-1 World Cup upset
Ecuador vs Germany finished 2-1 after Germany's fast start faded. Angulo and Plata punished heavy legs as Ecuador reached the knockout stage.
Monday, 17 August 2026
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Sebastien Pocognoli says Scotland job must be lived in, not managed remotely
Sebastien Pocognoli says the Scotland job cannot be done from Belgium after speaking to Andy Robertson before Slovenia on 26 September.
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Cristiano Ronaldo retirement hints grow as he says this is probably his last year
Cristiano Ronaldo says this is probably his last year of football and wants a spectacular legacy as he closes in on 1,000 senior goals.
Saturday, 15 August 2026
Thursday, 13 August 2026
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Xavi named Netherlands head coach on deal through 2030 World Cup
Xavi Hernandez has been appointed Netherlands head coach until the 2030 World Cup, with the KNVB backing his possession-based style.
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Arne Slot ends Netherlands job talks over club football
Arne Slot says he talked to the Netherlands over the vacant job, but stopped before contract talks because he wants daily club coaching.
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Friday, 7 August 2026
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Burnham questions FIFA and UEFA over England's World Cup hosting
Burnham questions whether FIFA excluded England from hosting the World Cup for 60 years, citing only 2 votes for the 2010 bid.
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England World Cup boycott threat remains after Gianni Infantino U-turn
UEFA says its boycott conditions have not been met after Gianni Infantino scrapped the private investment plan, while Andy Burnham renews his criticism of FIFA.
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Argentina turn England semi-final win into a new national day
Argentina vs England is now tied to a new national day after the 2-1 World Cup semi-final, with celebrations also reviving Falklands tensions.
