From around the league
Sunday, 14 June 2026
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Australia vs Türkiye showed why Irankunda and Beach mattered most
Australia vs Türkiye ended 2-0 as Nestory Irankunda scored, Patrick Beach made 8 saves on debut and Connor Metcalfe sealed it.
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Liverpool transfer news: Gordon, Gakpo and Salah are all in the same market chain
Anthony Gordon’s Barcelona move is feeding a wider winger carousel, with Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo situation and Mohamed Salah’s exit talk linked.
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John McGinn beaming after Scotland's World Cup opener win
John McGinn said he was beaming with pride after his scuffed winner gave Scotland a 1-0 World Cup opening victory over Haiti.
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Australia vs Türkiye preview: World Cup opener hoodoo meets a form side
Australia face Türkiye in Vancouver as they try to end a four-match World Cup opener losing streak against an unbeaten side.
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Sweden vs Tunisia preview: Gudmundsson illness and front-two gamble shape opener
Sweden's World Cup opener against Tunisia is defined by Gabriel Gudmundsson's illness concern, Potter's selection choices and a Gyökeres-Isak gamble.
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Brazil vs Morocco ratings: Vinícius Júnior tops a flawed draw
Vinícius Júnior topped Brazil's ratings in a 1-1 draw with Morocco, but the numbers point to a shaky opener and several concerns for Brazil.
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Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador looks built for a low-scoring opener
Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador opens at Lincoln Financial Field with clean sheets and a 19-match unbeaten run pointing to a tight contest.
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Vinicius Junior levels for Brazil but Morocco were better value in opener
Brazil vs Morocco ended 1-1 as Vinicius Junior's 32nd-minute equaliser cancelled out Ismael Saibari's opener at MetLife Stadium.
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Neymar ruled out of Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco
Neymar will miss Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco because of a calf injury, but Carlo Ancelotti says he could return to training next week.
Saturday, 13 June 2026
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Qatar vs Switzerland: VAR row and late equaliser define historic draw
Qatar earned their first World Cup point in a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, with a disputed penalty and Boualem Khoukhi’s 90+4 equaliser.
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Canada World Cup draw: Reynolds hails Toronto crowd
Ryan Reynolds called Toronto's atmosphere one of the greatest he has seen after Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia & Herzegovina and Cyle Larin scored late.
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USA vs Paraguay showed why Pochettino went aggressive from the start
USA vs Paraguay finished 4-1 as Mauricio Pochettino's bold 4-2-3-1 paid off, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice in 72 minutes.
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USA vs Paraguay showed Balogun's edge and Pulišić's importance
USA vs Paraguay finished 4-1 after a 3-0 halftime lead, with Balogun scoring twice, Pulišić assisting and Reyna adding a late finish.
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Jordan Henderson England World Cup squad debate grows as Bellingham and Rogers back him
Bellingham and Rogers have defended Jordan Henderson's England World Cup place as pundits push younger alternatives and Tuchel's selection calls.
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Kylian Mbappe criticism draws strong defence from Dembele
Ousmane Dembele says criticism of Kylian Mbappe has gone too far, calling him a human being and a leader as France begin the World Cup.
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Netherlands vs Japan preview: Koeman faces a striker call as World Cup opener looms
Ronald Koeman must choose between Memphis Depay and Donyell Malen as the Netherlands open their World Cup campaign against Japan.
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Germany vs Curaçao preview
Germany open their World Cup campaign against Curaçao in Houston, carrying nine straight wins and recent opening-game scars into the tournament.
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Scotland vs Haiti is already being framed by Scotland’s leaders
Robertson backs McTominay as Scotland’s best in Serie A and Lennon calls McGinn a stick-on starter before Haiti on 14 June 2026.
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Micah Richards backs Tuchel's call but says England lost too much attacking threat
Micah Richards backed Thomas Tuchel’s call but said England should have kept Phil Foden or Cole Palmer and dropped Jordan Henderson.
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England vs Croatia preview: Guehi expected to miss out as Tuchel leans physical
England's World Cup opener against Croatia is already shaping into a selection story, with Marc Guehi expected to miss out and Jude Bellingham likely to start.