From around the league
Saturday, 20 June 2026
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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.
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England injury scare ahead of Ghana
England are managing fresh fitness worries around Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka ahead of Tuesday's World Cup clash with Ghana.
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Canada vs Qatar: David’s hat-trick and Koné’s injury define a 6-0 night
Jonathan David scored three in Canada’s 6-0 win over Qatar, but Ismael Koné’s broken leg and the reaction around it defined the night.
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Scotland's World Cup knockout path is open after Haiti win
Scotland are top of Group C after a 1-0 win over Haiti, with realistic World Cup knockout routes now in play ahead of Morocco and Brazil.
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Germany vs Ivory Coast preview: form meets form in Toronto
Germany's 7-1 opening win and Ivory Coast's late 1-0 victory set up a tense World Cup Group E clash in Toronto, with Elye Wahi's status unresolved.
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Germany vs Ivory Coast preview: Undav, Havertz and Sané force a selection call
Germany’s Group E preview ahead of Ivory Coast focuses on the front-line decision between Deniz Undav, Kai Havertz and Leroy Sané after a 7-1 opening win.
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Bukayo Saka unlikely to start against Ghana as Tuchel plans around Panama
Thomas Tuchel has hinted Bukayo Saka may be held back from starting against Ghana, while Harry Kane and Declan Rice are set to be available.
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Johan Manzambi brace gives Murat Yakin a real selection call
Johan Manzambi scored twice in 24 minutes as Switzerland beat Bosnia & Herzegovina 4-1, and Murat Yakin now has a selection decision.
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Scotland vs Morocco simulation puts Angus Gunn at the heart of World Cup drama
EA FC 26's Scotland vs Morocco simulation ends 0-0, with Angus Gunn making the decisive last-touch save after late Morocco pressure.
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Thomas Tuchel England changes grow after Croatia win
Thomas Tuchel said Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford have given him a selection headache after England's 4-2 win over Croatia.
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Tuchel's bold substitution gamble transforms England at half-time
Three substitutions at half-time shifted Bellingham to midfield. What followed was the tournament's best 10-15 minutes as England beat Croatia 4-2.
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Canada crushes Qatar with David hat-trick, but injury clouds triumph
Canada crushes Qatar 6-0 with Jonathan David's hat-trick, but Ismael Kone's serious leg injury overshadows the Group B victory.
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Mexico top Group A as Romo and Rangel punish South Korea at both ends
Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 to top Group A as Luis Romo scored after a Kim error and Raul Rangel's late double save kept the lead.
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Jonathan David's hat-trick and Ismael Koné's injury split Canada's historic night
Jonathan David scored a hat-trick as Canada beat Qatar 6-0, but Ismael Koné's serious injury changed the mood on a historic night.
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Canada’s first World Cup win was huge, but Ismael Koné’s injury changed the night
Canada beat Qatar 6-0 for their first World Cup win, but Jonathan David's hat-trick was overshadowed by a serious leg injury to Ismael Koné.
