World Cup

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

• England’s big calls pay off in 4-2 Croatia win

  England beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener, with Harry Kane scoring twice, Jude Bellingham striking after the restart and the bench adding more.

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• Thomas Tuchel wanted England to stop protecting the result against Croatia

  Thomas Tuchel said England were too focused on protecting the result before their second-half surge against Croatia.

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• Harry Kane breaks World Cup penalty record after retake drama against Croatia

  Harry Kane is the first player to score five World Cup penalties after a retake against Croatia, moving past Lionel Messi's previous mark of four.

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• USA vs Australia preview: Balogun and Beach headline the Group D battle

  Folarin Balogun scored 2 against Paraguay and Patrick Beach made 8 saves on debut as USA vs Australia heads to Seattle in World Cup 2026 Group D.

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• Canada's first-goal imperative against Qatar

  Canada are 7-0-3 scoring first but never recover after conceding first (0-31). Jonathan David chases his first goal since September.

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• At 40, Vozinha makes World Cup history - but almost without his mother watching

  Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, earns man of the match with clean sheet against Spain while his mother races to secure a U.S. visa to watch him.

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• Van der Vaart's remarks overshadow Netherlands' World Cup draw with Japan

  Van der Vaart's offensive remark overshadowed Netherlands' 2-2 World Cup draw, along with Van Dijk criticism and shin pad safety concerns raised.

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• Cristiano Ronaldo makes World Cup history, but Portugal held to disappointing draw

  Portugal held 1-1 by DR Congo as Ronaldo becomes oldest World Cup outfield player. Wissa's stoppage-time header gives Leopards historic draw.

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• Elye Wahi arrested on match-fixing suspicion before World Cup

  Ivory Coast star Elye Wahi arrested on suspicion of match-fixing for allegedly earning an intentional yellow card in Ligue 1 - investigation ongoing as he

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• João Neves shines as Portugal held by Congo DR

  João Neves scored in the opening six minutes with an 8.0 rating, but Portugal drew 1-1 with Congo DR. Cristiano Ronaldo extended his nine-game major

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• Djed Spence selected for England's World Cup opener against Croatia

  Djed Spence selected for England's World Cup squad for today's Croatia opener, sporting distinctive protective headgear as the Three Lions begin their campaign.

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• Tuchel's system-first philosophy: tournament readiness over reputation

  Tuchel's England squad drops star players for system fit. Chalobah's selection restructures the defense; Foden, Palmer, Maguire, Shaw pay the price.

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• Scotland's possession lesson: how Clarke plans to test Morocco

  Steve Clarke demands improved possession from Scotland against Morocco, but plans to strike on the break.

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• England World Cup: Micah Richards backs England but warns on heat and Foden

  Micah Richards says England have a real chance at the 2026 World Cup, but heat, strong opposition and Phil Foden's omission complicate things.

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• Thomas Tuchel explains why Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out again

  Tuchel explains why Chalobah replaced injured Livramento and why Trent Alexander-Arnold still was not recalled for England’s opener against Croatia.

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• Croatia’s experienced core still makes England’s opener awkward

  Croatia's World Cup opener against England looks awkward for one reason: Modric, Gvardiol, Kramaric and a proven core still carry real weight.

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• Australia vs Türkiye: Beach and Irankunda drive a shock opener

  Australia beat Türkiye 2-0 at World Cup 2026 as Patrick Beach made 8 saves and Nestory Irankunda scored on a compact 5-4-1.

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• Adrien Rabiot pitch concerns overshadow France's win over Senegal

  Adrien Rabiot criticised the New York New Jersey Stadium pitch after France's 3-1 win over Senegal, with Vinicius Junior backing the complaint.

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• Jude Bellingham back in England's No 10 debate

  Jude Bellingham’s World Cup case is back in focus as Paul Robinson and Jordan Henderson back his X factor, while Thomas Tuchel keeps the No 10 battle with

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• England World Cup opener in Dallas turns into a fan takeover

  England's World Cup opener in Dallas is being turned into a travelling home end, with Harry Kane calling it one of the team's best chances to win and fans

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