From around the league
Sunday, 28 June 2026
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England vs Panama showed why Jude Bellingham is driving this England team
England vs Panama ended 2-0 as Jude Bellingham scored and assisted, and Harry Kane's 11th World Cup goal sent England top of Group L.
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Argentina player ratings vs Jordan as Messi and Lo Celso stand out
Argentina player ratings vs Jordan: Giovani Lo Celso scored on debut and Lionel Messi struck off the bench in a 3-1 win.
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Algeria and Austria reach the last 32 after wild 3-3 finish in Kansas City
Algeria vs Austria finished 3-3 as Riyad Mahrez struck twice before Saša Kalajdžić's 96th-minute equaliser sent both teams through.
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Yoane Wissa drives Congo DR comeback and sets up England clash
Yoane Wissa scored twice as Congo DR beat Uzbekistan 3-1, reached the round of 32 and set up an England clash at World Cup 2026.
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DR Congo vs Uzbekistan: Wissa drives comeback win into World Cup history
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 for their first World Cup win and a round of 32 tie with England.
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Harry Kane breaks England's World Cup scoring record against Panama
Harry Kane has broken England's World Cup scoring record with 11 goals after scoring against Panama in England's unbeaten 2026 run.
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Thomas Tuchel's Quansah update and the right-back problem hanging over England
Thomas Tuchel said Jarell Quansah is in a very tight race to be fit after England’s 2-0 win over Panama, with Reece James also a doubt.
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Jarell Quansah injury leaves England with a right-back problem
Thomas Tuchel says Jarell Quansah’s ankle injury is a matter of days after England beat Panama 2-0, but right-back depth is still a worry.
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Scotland World Cup exit exposes familiar ceiling
Tom English says Scotland's World Cup exit reflected a familiar ceiling: one goal, one win, two defeats and not enough class for the elite.
Saturday, 27 June 2026
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England vs Panama: Keane and Shearer slam first-half display
Roy Keane and Alan Shearer criticised England's first half against Panama, even as Elliot Anderson impressed and Bellingham and Kane sealed a 2-0 win.
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Jude Bellingham drives England past Panama and into top spot in Group L
Jude Bellingham starred with a goal and assist as England beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L, while Harry Kane reached 11 World Cup goals.
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England player ratings vs Panama: Jude Bellingham drove the win
Jude Bellingham starred as England beat Panama 2-0, scoring once and assisting Harry Kane after Bukayo Saka's corner in New Jersey.
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England Three Lions badge and the World Cup kit details behind it
England's Three Lions badge dates to royal heraldry and first appeared on shirts in 1872. This World Cup brings a gold star after 13 years.
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Iliman Ndiaye backs World Cup claim with first goal for Senegal
Iliman Ndiaye backed up his bold World Cup claim with his first tournament goal as Senegal beat Iraq 5-0 and moved into the last 32.
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South Africa vs Canada selection test before the last 32
South Africa vs Canada is a first-ever World Cup knockout tie, with Teboho Mokoena back for South Africa and Alphonso Davies still a fitness question for
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Alexander Isak puts Liverpool behind him as Sweden form improves
Alexander Isak says Liverpool is behind him and he feels physically fine after a strong World Cup start for Sweden, with 1 goal and 3 assists.
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Vinicius Junior joins Brazil's World Cup pantheon as Ancelotti lift continues
Vinicius Junior has four World Cup goals, one assist and a scoring run in every group-stage match, putting him among Brazil's greats.
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Bielsa defends Valverde substitution as Uruguay crash out
Marcelo Bielsa said he removed Federico Valverde for tactical reasons after Uruguay’s 1-0 defeat to Spain, as the captain reacted angrily.
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Cape Verde reach World Cup knockouts with three draws and no wins
Cape Verde Saudi Arabia ended 0-0 as Cape Verde reached the World Cup Round of 32, finishing second in Group H with three draws from three.
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England vs Panama: width can open the back five
England face Panama in World Cup Group L with a clear tactical route: stretch Panama's shifting 5-4-1, attack the wide gaps and punish their lack of