From around the league
Friday, 19 June 2026
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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.
Thursday, 18 June 2026
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John McGinn's goggles celebration carries a wider message
John McGinn says his goggles celebration began with nephew Jack's eyesight and now helps children feel more comfortable wearing glasses.
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Johan Manzambi's cameo has left Switzerland with a real selection call
Johan Manzambi scored twice in 24 minutes as Switzerland beat Bosnia & Herzegovina 4-1, leaving Murat Yakin with a real selection call.
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Netherlands vs Sweden preview: Depay, Isak and Gyökeres are the real story
Netherlands v Sweden preview: Memphis Depay has 24 World Cup minutes, while Sweden may keep the Isak-Gyokeres pairing after a 5-1 opener.
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Jude Bellingham gives England their edge as Tuchel’s message lands
Jude Bellingham scored in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia as Thomas Tuchel’s half-time message helped spark a freer second-half surge.
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Tuchel backs Saka bench call after England's win over Croatia
Thomas Tuchel explained why Bukayo Saka was benched for England's 4-2 win over Croatia, backing the selection call on Bellingham and his bench.
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Czech Republic vs South Africa: Mokoena rescues a draw after early Czech lead
Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty earned South Africa a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic after Michal Sadílek’s sixth-minute opener.
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Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina line-ups show a tight Group B contest
Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina meet in Group B at the 2026 World Cup, with five Serie A stars starting and both sides level after opening 1-1 draws.
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Tyler Bindon makes World Cup history for New Zealand
Tyler Bindon came off the bench against Iran and made history with New Zealand, becoming part of the first mother-son duo to play at a World Cup.
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Brazil vs Haiti preview: Ancelotti plans changes as Brazil chase a first win
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco and need a response against Haiti. Carlo Ancelotti is expected to reshape the XI, with Neymar and Casemiro in focus.
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Jordan Pickford under pressure after Tuchel's England demands
Jordan Pickford is under pressure after Thomas Tuchel's demands and a mixed Croatia display, with 2 of 10 long passes in the first half.
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England goal song Chase the Sun is already the World Cup's loudest soundtrack
England's Chase the Sun was played four times in a 4-2 win over Croatia. FIFA's 2026 rules let all 48 nations choose goal songs.
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John McGinn’s goggles story turns Scotland’s World Cup opener into something bigger
John McGinn explains the goggles celebration after Scotland’s 1-0 win over Haiti, tying it to nephew Jack’s eyesight and goggles.
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England vs Croatia analysis: Barry was right about the first half
Anthony Barry's halftime verdict on England vs Croatia was backed by the data, with cautious possession and set-piece dependence in a 4-2 win.
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Abdukodir Khusanov at centre of World Cup cameraman incident in Colombia win
Abdukodir Khusanov’s 34th-minute collision with a cameraman became the standout moment in Uzbekistan 1, Colombia 3, with Jacqui Oatley on commentary.
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World Cup Brief #3: Messi's record, Mbappé's history & more
Messi equals the all-time record, Mbappé makes history, Cape Verde stun Spain, Kane's drama and Ronaldo held — the 2026 World Cup brief.
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Scotland vs Morocco selection debate centres on shape, Christie and McKenna
Scotland's selection calls for Morocco are under scrutiny, with pundits backing a shape change, Ryan Christie’s return and Scott McKenna in contention.