From around the league
Monday, 29 June 2026
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England vs Congo DR: Neville warns Tuchel on Rice, Saka and full-back depth
Gary Neville says England must fix their full-back shortage, manage Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice carefully, and stay disciplined against Congo DR.
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France vs Sweden: attack meets an injury-hit back line
France's attack meets Sweden's injury-hit back line in the World Cup round of 32, with Mbappe and Dembele in form and Saliba still a doubt.
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Ivory Coast vs Norway: Haaland and Ødegaard return for first knockout meeting
Ivory Coast vs Norway is a first-ever World Cup knockout clash, with Haaland and Ødegaard back after Norway rested key players.
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Moises Caicedo named Ecuador captain before Mexico tie
Moises Caicedo has been named Ecuador's new captain after Enner Valencia stepped down, and the Chelsea midfielder now leads them into Mexico.
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Kai Havertz brushes off Lineker's Germany verdict ahead of Paraguay tie
Kai Havertz brushed off Gary Lineker's claim that Germany are one of the weakest sides he's seen, insisting the squad are focused on Paraguay.
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England vs Congo DR: Scholes backs Anderson over Rice
Paul Scholes wants England to start Elliot Anderson over Declan Rice against Congo DR, while Mbemba and Desabre back their underdog push.
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Thomas Tuchel questions England's left side
Thomas Tuchel says England's left side has not provided enough connection or penetration, with Marcus Rashford less decisive than Anthony Gordon.
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Matheus Cunha is driving Brazil's World Cup attack
Matheus Cunha has 3 World Cup goals and has become Brazil's hybrid reference point up front, with Lucas Leiva praising his role.
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Thomas Tuchel and Trent Alexander-Arnold under fire
Jamie Redknapp says Thomas Tuchel’s call to leave Trent Alexander-Arnold out looks like a big mistake as England’s right-back shortage worsens.
Sunday, 28 June 2026
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South Africa vs Canada: Stephen Eustaquio sends Canada into last 16
South Africa vs Canada ended 0-1 as Stephen Eustaquio struck in the 92nd minute, sending Canada into the World Cup last 16.
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Steve Clarke Scotland manager search starts immediately after exit
Ian Maxwell says Scotland’s manager search has already started after Steve Clarke’s exit, with interested coaches contacting the SFA within hours.
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Tuchel backs Bellingham while warning England against leaning on one man
Thomas Tuchel has praised Jude Bellingham's commitment and quality, but wants England working in patterns and units, not relying on one man.
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Steve Clarke resignation starts Scotland coach search
Ian Maxwell says nothing's off the table as Scotland start their search for Steve Clarke's successor after the World Cup exit.
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Germany vs Paraguay preview: Kimmich, Undav and Nagelsmann’s biggest call
Germany face Paraguay in the round of 32 with Joshua Kimmich’s role, a back-four return and Deniz Undav’s case to start all under review.
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World Cup Brief #6: Dembélé runs riot, Messi's new record & more
Dembélé fires a hat-trick for France, Messi sets a new World Cup record, Bellingham drags England through, DR Congo make history and Algeria-Austria end 3-3 in a six-goal thriller — the 2026 World Cup brief.
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Netherlands vs Morocco preview: Koeman puts Hakimi at the centre of the plan
Ronald Koeman has singled out Achraf Hakimi as Morocco's main threat, while Virgil van Dijk says the Netherlands can exploit weaknesses in Monterrey.
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Jude Bellingham stands out as England reach the knockouts
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted in England’s 2-0 win over Panama, then was rested after 71 minutes as Thomas Tuchel eyes the knockouts.
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Jude Bellingham was England's hinge in the win over Panama
Jude Bellingham's 9.3-rated display drove England's 2-0 win over Panama, scoring once and creating once after a key role change.
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Jarrell Quansah injury update leaves England short at right-back
Thomas Tuchel said Jarrell Quansah's ankle twist is a matter of days, but England have lost three right-backs since landing in the USA.
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Jude Bellingham leads England past Panama with a 9.3-rated display
Jude Bellingham produced a 9.3-rated display with a goal, an assist and team-leading numbers as England beat Panama 2-0.