From around the league
Thursday, 9 July 2026
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Thomas Tuchel says England have heart, but Norway will test the defence
Thomas Tuchel says England have heart but are still overprotecting themselves in defence ahead of Norway, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham driving the
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Spain vs Belgium: midfield control and transition threat shape the quarter-final
Spain meet Belgium in a World Cup 2026 quarter-final shaped by midfield control, transition threats and form from Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne.
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England v Norway: Burn ready for Haaland test as players frame quarter-final battle
Dan Burn says he is ready for Erling Haaland as England face Norway, with Haaland on 7 World Cup goals and Rice praised by Martin Ødegaard.
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Didier Deschamps plays down referee noise as France face Morocco
France try to calm referee controversy before Morocco after FIFA appointed an all-Argentine officiating team. Olise's yellow stands and Saibari is a doubt.
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World Cup 2026 is building a serious case as an all-time classic
World Cup 2026 has 280 goals in 96 matches, 10 90th-minute winners and huge crowds, making a strong case as an all-time classic.
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Anthony Gordon says England's chemistry is driving his World Cup role
Anthony Gordon says England have the best team spirit he has known by a country mile, while his World Cup output and Kane advice stand out.
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
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Switzerland vs Colombia: Kobel delivers in the shootout
Gregor Kobel starred in the shootout as Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw to reach their first World Cup quarter-finals in 72 years.
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France vs Morocco: Olise appeal rejected as Deschamps manages two distractions
FIFA upheld Michael Olise's yellow card as France prepare for Morocco, while Didier Deschamps says Kylian Mbappe is ready after racist abuse.
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Ryan Christie wants more after Scotland's World Cup exit
Ryan Christie says Scotland's World Cup exit has made him desperate for more tournaments, after playing all three group matches.
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Lionel Messi World Cup stats keep Argentina alive
Lionel Messi has 8 World Cup goals in 5 appearances, and his 1 goal and 1 assist helped Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 after a 0-2 deficit.
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England vs Norway: how to stop Erling Haaland
England face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final that hinges on Erling Haaland's 7 goals and Norway's compact 4-5-1 shape.
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France's numbers make them favourites against Morocco in quarter-final
France vs Morocco pits a five-game winning run and Mbappe's seven goals against a Morocco side dealing with Ismael Saibari's injury.
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Amadou Onana injury ends Belgium's World Cup run
Amadou Onana was forced off after 21 minutes in Belgium’s 4-1 World Cup win over the USA, with a serious knee injury expected to keep him out for six to
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M. Klose reveals phone call with Lionel Messi after World Cup record fell
M. Klose says Lionel Messi arranged a respectful phone call after overtaking his World Cup scoring record, with a signed-shirt promise.
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Switzerland vs Colombia ratings after 0-0 shootout win
Gregor Kobel led the ratings as Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after 120 goalless minutes, with Quintero the standout sub.
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Europe’s World Cup surge is real, but the slow start still explains the story
World Cup 2026 European teams now fill six of eight quarter-final spots after seven of the first 10 UEFA sides failed to win their openers.
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
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USA vs Belgium reaction as Kilbane and Caldwell rip into the USMNT collapse
Kevin Kilbane and Steven Caldwell delivered a brutal reaction to the USA's 4-1 World Cup exit to Belgium, with Christian Pulisic's 59-minute, injury-hit
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Spain's late edge over Portugal came from Ferran Torres, not Lamine Yamal
Spain vs Portugal turned on Ferran Torres' late cameo as he set up Mikel Merino's 90+1 winner in a 1-0 Round of 16 win.
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Argentina vs Egypt player ratings: Messi leads the comeback after another penalty miss
Messi earned 9/10 as Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 after a penalty miss, with Romero and Enzo Fernández key in the comeback.
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Argentina vs Egypt as Scaloni drops Lautaro Martinez
Argentina face Egypt with Lionel Scaloni dropping Lautaro Martinez for Julián Alvarez. Lionel Messi has 7 goals and Argentina have won all 3 group games.