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World Cup Briefs
Standings
Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 |  South Korea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 |  South Africa | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 4 |
| 2 |  Switzerland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 4 |
| 3 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 1 |
Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 6 |
| 2 |  Ivory Coast | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 1 |
Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 |  Japan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Egypt | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 2 |  Iran | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 |  Uruguay | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
Group K
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 |  Congo DR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Knockout Bracket
World Cup news
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Egypt's Seattle plan blocked after New Zealand win
Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1, then had their request to stay in Seattle rejected. Security ordered a return to Spokane before Iran.
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Nico Schlotterbeck injury leaves Germany with a defensive problem
Germany lost Nico Schlotterbeck to a torn medial ligament in his left ankle, and Julian Nagelsmann now has to reshuffle before Ecuador.
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Denzel Dumfries makes the Netherlands tick in 5-1 win over Sweden
Denzel Dumfries starred as the Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1, posting two assists, an 8.6 rating and three tackles while Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey shared
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World Cup Brief #4: Salah's history, Haaland arrives & more
Salah fires Egypt to a first-ever World Cup win, super-sub Undav rescues Germany, the Netherlands hammer Sweden, Haaland arrives on debut and Yamal joins the record books — the 2026 World Cup brief.
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Rade Bogdanović racist comments overshadow Belgium's draw with Iran
Rade Bogdanović sparked backlash with racist live TV comments after Belgium's 0-0 draw with Iran, following Nathan Ngoy's 66th-minute red card.
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Roy Keane calls Thomas Tuchel praise over the top after England beat Croatia
Roy Keane dismissed praise for Thomas Tuchel’s half-time speech after England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, despite Kane and Rice crediting it.
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Endrick ready, but still third in Brazil’s attack, says Ronaldo
Ronaldo says Endrick is ready but still third in Brazil’s attack, with 26 World Cup minutes and a 63rd-minute cameo against Haiti.
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Mbappe, Messi, Haaland and Kane: Williams on four different defensive problems
Ashley Williams explains how to stop Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane after France beat Senegal 3-1, with Mbappe scoring twice.
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Netherlands vs Sweden: Gakpo leads the way in 5-1 win
Cody Gakpo starred as Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1, with two goals and an assist. Brian Brobbey and Denzel Dumfries also shone.
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World Cup 2026 highlights: Salah and Cape Verde keep the surprise stories going
Cape Verde stayed in the World Cup shock conversation, while Mohamed Salah drove Egypt to their first-ever World Cup win in the overnight round-up.
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Mohamed Salah drives Egypt to first World Cup win with comeback over New Zealand
Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for the country's first World Cup win and top spot in Group G.
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Cape Verde turn Uruguay draw into a real shot at the last 32
Cape Verde vs Uruguay finished 2-2, leaving the debutants third in Group H on 2 points and still in the hunt for the last 32.
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Brazil weigh Neymar return as Raphinha misses Scotland fixture
Lucas Paqueta says Brazil are saddened by Raphinha's hamstring injury but excited by Neymar's return to training before Scotland.
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John McGinn wants Scotland to show more personality against Brazil
John McGinn wants Scotland to show more personality against Brazil after the Morocco loss, with a point enough to all but secure knockout progress.
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Spain player ratings vs Saudi Arabia
Spain's player ratings after a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia were led by Mikel Oyarzabal's 9.3, Lamine Yamal's 8.2 and Rodri's 8.2.
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Spain vs Saudi Arabia: Yamal and Oyarzabal make the difference
Lamine Yamal scored on his first World Cup start and Mikel Oyarzabal added a brace as Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0.
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Portugal vs Uzbekistan is really a midfield selection test
Portugal face Uzbekistan with João Neves, Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes central to Roberto Martinez’s selection calls, while Cristiano Ronaldo remains a key
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Mohamed Salah rift talk shut down after Egypt's opener
Hossam Hassan has denied any Mohamed Salah rift after subbing his captain in Egypt’s World Cup opener. Egypt drew Belgium and face New Zealand next.
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Neymar injury latest: Ancelotti says he will be ready for Scotland
Neymar is set to train individually, join Brazil on Monday and be available against Scotland. He has not played for Brazil since October 2023.
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Scotland vs Brazil is shaping up as a survival test in Miami
Tim Vickery and Kris Boyd say Scotland must survive Miami heat and avoid an early setback against Brazil on 24 June.
All nations
Mexico 
South Korea 
Czech Republic 
South Africa 
Canada 
Switzerland 
Bosnia & Herzegovina 
Qatar 
Brazil 
Morocco 
Scotland 
Haiti 
USA 
Australia 
Paraguay 
Türkiye 
Germany 
Ivory Coast 
Ecuador 
Curaçao 
Netherlands 
Japan 
Sweden 
Tunisia 
Egypt 
Iran 
Belgium 
New Zealand 
Spain 
Uruguay 
Cape Verde Islands 
Saudi Arabia 
France 
Norway 
Senegal 
Iraq 
Argentina 
Austria 
Jordan 
Algeria 
Colombia 
Congo DR 
Portugal 
Uzbekistan 
England 
Ghana 
Panama 
Croatia Sweden Brazil Scotland Japan Netherlands Paraguay Cape Verde Islands Qatar Iran Belgium New Zealand Norway Portugal Spain Uzbekistan Austria Ghana Czech Republic Iraq Ecuador Saudi Arabia Bosnia & Herzegovina Panama Jordan Senegal Türkiye