From around the league
Thursday, 25 June 2026
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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.
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Steve Clarke’s bleakest verdict after Brazil expose Scotland’s World Cup fears
Steve Clarke said Scotland made it difficult for themselves after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil, with Vinicius Júnior’s double and a VAR call central.
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Norway vs France and the Haaland-Mbappe duel
Haaland and Mbappe both have four World Cup goals as Norway face France in Group I with the Golden Boot race in focus.
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Uzbekistan brace was a pointed answer to the criticism
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, then answered criticism with 'I am back' after a dominant display.
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Switzerland vs Canada showed why Manzambi and Vargas finished the job
Switzerland vs Canada finished 2-1 as Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas sent Switzerland top of Group B and left Canada heading to Los Angeles.
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Thomas Tuchel hints at moderate England changes for Panama
Thomas Tuchel says England will rotate more moderately against Panama after a 0-0 draw with Ghana, with Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford both pushing for
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Trevoh Chalobah can leave Chelsea as Como bid lands
Trevoh Chalobah can leave Chelsea after Como’s official bid, while the Blues line up centre-back targets and he reflects on his England call-up.
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Harry Kane backs Thomas Tuchel to rotate against Panama
Harry Kane has backed Thomas Tuchel to rotate against Panama as England weigh freshness, Group L control and his 2018 hat-trick record.
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Declan Rice fitness assessed before Panama clash
England will assess Declan Rice and Reece James before Saturday's Panama match, with Rice's calf issue the bigger worry after the Ghana draw.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Messi response caps Portugal's record night
Cristiano Ronaldo brushed off Lionel Messi talk after scoring twice in Portugal’s 5-0 World Cup win over Uzbekistan and saying 'Vale'.
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Declan Rice suspension risk hangs over England's Panama finale
Declan Rice has one yellow card before Panama, and another booking would rule him out of England's first knockout game.
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Jude Bellingham rejects Player of the Match after England draw with Ghana
Jude Bellingham rejected his Player of the Match award after England's 0-0 draw with Ghana and pointed to second game fever.
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England vs Ghana: Tuchel's system meets resistance
England's 0-0 with Ghana showed Thomas Tuchel's system can be blunted by a deep block. England had 111 passes in 12 minutes, but no open-play chance for 36.
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Declan Rice fitness scare grows after England draw with Ghana
Declan Rice says he is fit after England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, but months of hamstring pain, calf strapping and a booking issue are concerns.
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Anthony Gordon under pressure after England's Ghana draw
Gary Neville and Roy Keane say Anthony Gordon is under the most pressure after England’s 0-0 with Ghana, while Jamie Carragher wants more incision.
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England vs Ghana: Tuchel rejects wake-up call claims after 0-0 draw
Thomas Tuchel dismissed wake-up call claims after England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, while Carlos Queiroz blasted VAR for missing a clear penalty and red card.
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Canada vs Switzerland preview: Marsch wants bravery, not caution
Jesse Marsch wants Canada to attack Switzerland, not sit back. Canada have 4 Group B points, Alphonso Davies may feature, and David and Larin have five goals.
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Germany vs Ecuador preview: Nagelsmann's rotation call after Group E is won
Germany have already won Group E, but Julian Nagelsmann still faces selection calls against Ecuador after Nico Schlotterbeck’s injury and Deniz Undav’s impact.
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England player ratings vs Ghana: Rice best, Kane below par and Tuchel's left side creaks
England's 0-0 draw with Ghana is best told through the ratings: Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Reece James stood out, while Harry Kane missed the
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Jude Bellingham and Carlos Queiroz trade words after England's draw with Ghana
Jude Bellingham, Carlos Queiroz and Thomas Tuchel traded quotes after England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, with the sideline row dominating.