From around the league
Sunday, 7 June 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup debate is now wide open
Cristiano Ronaldo has 143 international goals and is heading to a record sixth World Cup, but Portugal’s debate over his role is now fully open.
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Wesley injury leaves Brazil waiting on World Cup fitness test
Brazil are waiting on tests after Wesley left in tears with a left groin injury, and Carlo Ancelotti will decide on his World Cup place after diagnosis.
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Alphonso Davies World Cup opener decision remains open for Canada
Alphonso Davies has not ruled out Canada’s June 12 World Cup opener. He is working day by day as Jesse Marsch keeps the call cautious.
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Lamine Yamal wins La Liga player of the season at 18
Lamine Yamal has been named La Liga player of the season at 18, with 16 goals, 11 assists and a record three monthly awards.
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USMNT player ratings vs Germany: Robinson and Tillman stand out in defeat
Antonee Robinson’s volley, Malik Tillman’s role and Mauricio Pochettino’s response made the USMNT’s 2-1 loss to Germany useful in parts.
Saturday, 6 June 2026
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Scotland hit four before half-time against Bolivia
Scotland beat Bolivia 4-0 in New Jersey, with Lawrence Shankland, Scott McTominay and Che Adams scoring before half-time.
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England player ratings vs New Zealand: Rashford and Henderson stand out
Marcus Rashford's 8/10 and Jordan Henderson's composed display headline England's ratings against New Zealand, with Tuchel's rotated XI judged on execution.
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Nagelsmann explains why Ouedraogo got the nod after Karl's injury
Julian Nagelsmann explains why Assan Ouédraogo got Germany's late call-up after Lennart Karl's torn muscle, with fitness driving the decision.
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Chris Richards out again as USMNT make final Germany checks
Chris Richards is out of the Germany friendly, leaving the USA with a last-minute World Cup fitness question before June 12 against Paraguay.
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Lennart Karl injury forces Germany into a late World Cup rethink
Lennart Karl's training injury has forced Germany into a late World Cup squad change, with Julian Nagelsmann calling it a huge shock.
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Lewis Ferguson's World Cup sympathy comes from experience, not sentiment
Lewis Ferguson says he is gutted for Billy Gilmour after Scotland's World Cup blow, drawing on his own Euro 2024 injury heartbreak.
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Republic of Ireland vs Canada: Ogbene and Devoy headline Montreal draw
Chiedozie Ogbene scored the equaliser as Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 with Canada in Montreal. Dawson Devoy made a historic senior debut.
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Lionel Messi World Cup records are the real story of 2026
Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina and could break Miroslav Klose's scoring record, pass Pelé and reach 200 caps.
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Iran’s World Cup visa crisis has eased, but the politics are not going away
Iran World Cup visas were issued only 10 days before the opener, after a camp move from Arizona to Tijuana and players speaking of war strain.
Friday, 5 June 2026
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Steve Clarke's Scotland selection puzzle before Bolivia
Steve Clarke’s Scotland build-up is being shaped by Billy Gilmour’s injury, Tyler Fletcher’s surprise call-up and selection calls before Bolivia.
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France World Cup 2026: Mbappé, Dembélé and Olise headline an attack worth more than €800m
France head to the 2026 World Cup with a squad worth more than €800m, a refreshed attacking structure and Didier Deschamps chasing a historic farewell.
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Australia World Cup 2026: Popovic reset is paying off
Australia reach the 2026 World Cup direct for the first time since 2014 after seven wins and a draw in their final eight qualifiers under Tony Popovic.
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Romelu Lukaku will not start for Belgium against Egypt, says Garcia
Romelu Lukaku scored his 90th Belgium goal, but Rudi Garcia says he will not start against Egypt as Belgium manage his return carefully.
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Ecuador World Cup 2026: defence strong, attack short
Ecuador have 18 unbeaten under Sebastian Beccacece, but only 17 goals in 19 matches. The defence looks elite, the attack still does not.
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Paraguay's World Cup return is built on Alfaro's reset, not flair
Paraguay World Cup return was built on Gustavo Alfaro's reset: one goal in their first six qualifiers, then one defeat in the next 12.