From around the league
Saturday, 27 June 2026
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Colombia vs Portugal: Group K top spot on the line
Colombia top Group K on six points and meet Portugal in the 2026 World Cup finale, with Luis Diaz and James Rodrigues central.
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France vs Norway: Dembélé and Mbappé power a perfect group stage
Dembélé’s hat-trick and Mbappe’s two assists powered France past Norway 4-1, sealing a perfect Group I and underlining their attack.
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Reece James injury leaves England short at right-back
Reece James' hamstring injury has left England short at right-back, with Thomas Tuchel already missing Tino Livramento before Panama and the knockout stages.
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Belgium's attack clicks at last in 5-1 win over New Zealand
Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 as Leandro Trossard scored twice, Kevin De Bruyne starred and Romelu Lukaku struck 64 seconds after coming on.
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Yéremy Pino injury scare leaves Spain waiting on tests
Luis de la Fuente said Yeremy Pino may have broken his collarbone after the Crystal Palace winger played through Spain's 1-0 win over Uruguay.
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Cape Verde's World Cup knockout run looks built, not borrowed
Cape Verde have reached the World Cup knockout rounds with a population of 525,000, backed by diaspora recruitment and a long-term plan.
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Uruguay vs Spain decided by Uruguay's collapse more than Spain's control
Uruguay vs Spain ended 0-1 after Alex Baena's 42nd-minute goal and Fernando Muslera's error, with Bielsa's side exiting after more chaos.
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Ecuador vs Germany: Angulo steals the spotlight
Nilson Angulo starred with an 8.2 rating, four dribbles and Ecuador's equaliser as Germany fell 2-1 in World Cup action.
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England face Panama with James and Rice doubts
Reece James is a major doubt for England vs Panama after a hamstring injury, while Declan Rice also missed training and Djed Spence is in the mix.
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France player ratings vs Norway: Dembélé's 10/10 made this a statement
Ousmane Dembélé hit a first-half hat-trick in France's 4-1 win over Norway, with Kylian Mbappé supplying two assists in Group I.
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Thomas Tuchel backs England's full-back plan despite Reece James setback
Thomas Tuchel has defended England's full-back plan after Reece James was ruled out of Panama and Tino Livramento went home injured.
Friday, 26 June 2026
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Norway vs France: Solbakken defends 10 changes and the Haaland call
Stale Solbakken defended Norway's 10 changes and the decision to rest Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard against France after a 4-1 defeat.
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Senegal's 5-0 win over Iraq turns on a red card and a ruthless second half
Senegal beat Iraq 5-0 in Toronto after Rebin Sulaka's red card, with Pape Gueye scoring twice, Ismaïla Sarr adding a goal and assist, and Iliman Ndiaye
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Ousmane Dembélé's hat-trick sends France into knockouts in style
Norway vs France ended 4-1 as Ousmane Dembélé scored a 25-minute hat-trick and Kylian Mbappé supplied two assists for Group I winners France.
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Didier Deschamps misses France vs Norway after family bereavement
Didier Deschamps will miss France's World Cup meeting with Norway after returning home for his mother's funeral, with Guy Stephan taking charge.
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Ian Wright says Scotland are being let down on a massive scale
Ian Wright says Scottish football is being let down on a massive scale, pointing to crowds, broadcast money and a bolder vision.
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Marcelo Bielsa says Uruguay must beat Spain to survive
Marcelo Bielsa says Uruguay must beat Spain at the 2026 World Cup after two draws, with Uruguay on 2 points and a need to reset.
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Lionel Messi keeps driving Argentina’s World Cup record chase
Lionel Messi has five goals in two 2026 World Cup games, set the all-time World Cup scoring mark and takes Argentina into Jordan as group winners.
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Thomas Tuchel faces Gordon vs Rogers call for Panama
Former England voices want Thomas Tuchel to reshuffle England for Panama, with Anthony Gordon under pressure, Morgan Rogers pushed on the left and Bukayo
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Anthony Elanga didn't know Sweden were through after Japan draw
Anthony Elanga said he did not know a draw was enough as Sweden reached the knockout stages after a 1-1 draw with Japan.