From around the league
Saturday, 20 June 2026
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Netherlands vs Sweden player ratings: Gakpo leads a 5-1 win in Houston
Cody Gakpo’s 9.6-rated display, Brian Brobbey’s early brace and Denzel Dumfries’ two assists powered Netherlands past Sweden 5-1 in Houston.
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Scotland penalty anger takes centre stage after Morocco defeat
Ryan Christie, Neil McCann and Christina Unkel all argued Scotland were denied key penalties in a 1-0 World Cup defeat to Morocco.
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World Cup 2026's late-goal surge is becoming the tournament's defining trend
World Cup 2026 late goals now account for 28 of 96 goals, with five subs, longer stoppages and hydration breaks shaping matches.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic turns a FOX Sports debate into the night's sharpest line
Zlatan Ibrahimovic said ‘it’s not arrogance, it’s confidence’ on FOX Sports, with Thierry Henry’s reaction and Alexi Lalas’ pushback driving the debate.
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Brazil vs Haiti: Cunha makes his case with two goals
Matheus Cunha scored twice in Brazil's 3-0 win over Haiti, while Raphinha's 40th-minute hamstring scare and Neymar's return shaped the wider picture.
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Matheus Cunha puts Brazil's No. 9 debate to bed against Haiti
Matheus Cunha scored twice against Haiti, and Brazilian media now see him as Brazil's best No. 9 option ahead of Carlo Ancelotti's next call.
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Scotland vs Morocco: Saibari punishes Clarke's gamble
Ismael Saibari scored after 70 seconds as Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco. Clarke's reshuffle and missed penalty appeals shaped the night.
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Brazil vs Haiti: Cunha shines, but Ancelotti keeps Brazil open
Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0, but Ancelotti said he does not want a clear identity and Neymar is available for Scotland.
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Miguel Almiron red card for mouth covering becomes World Cup first
Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off at a World Cup for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent, with Paraguay under pressure.
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Brazil player ratings vs Haiti show Cunha and Vinícius drove the win
Brazil player ratings vs Haiti: Matheus Cunha scored twice and earned 9.3, while Vinícius Júnior posted 8.2 in a controlled 3-0 win.
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Brazil vs Haiti: Cunha repays Ancelotti's gamble in comfortable 3-0 win
Brazil vs Haiti finished 3-0 as Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinicius Junior starred, but Raphinha went off after 40 minutes.
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Achraf Hakimi backed by Morocco after trial confirmation and boos
Achraf Hakimi was booed by Scotland fans after a court confirmed he should stand trial, but Morocco backed him and he played 96 minutes in a 1-0 win.
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Scotland vs Morocco: Clarke plays down Tierney worry and points to penalty calls
Steve Clarke said Kieran Tierney's withdrawal was only cramp after Scotland's 1-0 loss to Morocco, while arguing the penalty calls were live.
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Ecuador vs Curaçao preview
Ecuador need a response after a late loss to Ivory Coast, while Curaçao are trying to recover from a 7-1 debut defeat to Germany.
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Scotland Morocco penalty controversy defined Boston defeat
Scotland’s 1-0 defeat to Morocco turned into a refereeing row, with penalty claims for Scott McTominay and John McGinn, plus a red-card debate.
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Scotland vs Morocco was settled early, but the penalty debate will linger
Scotland vs Morocco turned on Ismael Saibari's 71-second goal and two denied Scotland penalty appeals in a 0-1 World Cup defeat.
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Lionel Messi's record night said more about him than the hat-trick
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick and matched Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0.
Friday, 19 June 2026
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Belgium vs Iran preview: Belgium need a cleaner display in Group G
Belgium need a sharper display after a flat World Cup opener, while Iran arrive after a comeback draw. Group G is level on one point.
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Alex Freeman leads USA past Australia and into the knockout stages
USA vs Australia ended 2-0 as Alex Freeman scored and USA reached the World Cup knockout stages after another controlled display in Seattle.
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Spain vs Saudi Arabia: Yamal fitness leaves Spain with a real selection call
Lamine Yamal says he can play but is not ready for a full match, leaving Spain to weigh risk and reward before facing Saudi Arabia in Atlanta.