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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 |  Portugal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 4 |
| 2 |  Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 |  Congo DR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 0 |
Knockout Bracket
World Cup news
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Spain vs Saudi Arabia: Yamal fitness leaves Spain with a real selection call
Lamine Yamal says he can play but is not ready for a full match, leaving Spain to weigh risk and reward before facing Saudi Arabia in Atlanta.
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England injury scare ahead of Ghana
England are managing fresh fitness worries around Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka ahead of Tuesday's World Cup clash with Ghana.
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Canada vs Qatar: David’s hat-trick and Koné’s injury define a 6-0 night
Jonathan David scored three in Canada’s 6-0 win over Qatar, but Ismael Koné’s broken leg and the reaction around it defined the night.
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Scotland's World Cup knockout path is open after Haiti win
Scotland are top of Group C after a 1-0 win over Haiti, with realistic World Cup knockout routes now in play ahead of Morocco and Brazil.
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Germany vs Ivory Coast preview: form meets form in Toronto
Germany's 7-1 opening win and Ivory Coast's late 1-0 victory set up a tense World Cup Group E clash in Toronto, with Elye Wahi's status unresolved.
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Germany vs Ivory Coast preview: Undav, Havertz and Sané force a selection call
Germany’s Group E preview ahead of Ivory Coast focuses on the front-line decision between Deniz Undav, Kai Havertz and Leroy Sané after a 7-1 opening win.
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Bukayo Saka unlikely to start against Ghana as Tuchel plans around Panama
Thomas Tuchel has hinted Bukayo Saka may be held back from starting against Ghana, while Harry Kane and Declan Rice are set to be available.
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Johan Manzambi brace gives Murat Yakin a real selection call
Johan Manzambi scored twice in 24 minutes as Switzerland beat Bosnia & Herzegovina 4-1, and Murat Yakin now has a selection decision.
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Scotland vs Morocco simulation puts Angus Gunn at the heart of World Cup drama
EA FC 26's Scotland vs Morocco simulation ends 0-0, with Angus Gunn making the decisive last-touch save after late Morocco pressure.
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Thomas Tuchel England changes grow after Croatia win
Thomas Tuchel said Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford have given him a selection headache after England's 4-2 win over Croatia.
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Tuchel's bold substitution gamble transforms England at half-time
Three substitutions at half-time shifted Bellingham to midfield. What followed was the tournament's best 10-15 minutes as England beat Croatia 4-2.
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Canada crushes Qatar with David hat-trick, but injury clouds triumph
Canada crushes Qatar 6-0 with Jonathan David's hat-trick, but Ismael Kone's serious leg injury overshadows the Group B victory.
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Mexico top Group A as Romo and Rangel punish South Korea at both ends
Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 to top Group A as Luis Romo scored after a Kim error and Raul Rangel's late double save kept the lead.
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Jonathan David's hat-trick and Ismael Koné's injury split Canada's historic night
Jonathan David scored a hat-trick as Canada beat Qatar 6-0, but Ismael Koné's serious injury changed the mood on a historic night.
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Canada’s first World Cup win was huge, but Ismael Koné’s injury changed the night
Canada beat Qatar 6-0 for their first World Cup win, but Jonathan David's hat-trick was overshadowed by a serious leg injury to Ismael Koné.
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John McGinn's goggles celebration carries a wider message
John McGinn says his goggles celebration began with nephew Jack's eyesight and now helps children feel more comfortable wearing glasses.
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Johan Manzambi's cameo has left Switzerland with a real selection call
Johan Manzambi scored twice in 24 minutes as Switzerland beat Bosnia & Herzegovina 4-1, leaving Murat Yakin with a real selection call.
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Netherlands vs Sweden preview: Depay, Isak and Gyökeres are the real story
Netherlands v Sweden preview: Memphis Depay has 24 World Cup minutes, while Sweden may keep the Isak-Gyokeres pairing after a 5-1 opener.
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Jude Bellingham gives England their edge as Tuchel’s message lands
Jude Bellingham scored in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia as Thomas Tuchel’s half-time message helped spark a freer second-half surge.
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Tuchel backs Saka bench call after England's win over Croatia
Thomas Tuchel explained why Bukayo Saka was benched for England's 4-2 win over Croatia, backing the selection call on Bellingham and his bench.
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 
Algeria 
Jordan 
Colombia 
Congo DR 
Portugal 
Uzbekistan 
England 
Ghana 
Panama 
Croatia Sweden Brazil Scotland Algeria Netherlands Japan Paraguay Qatar New Zealand Cape Verde Islands Iran Norway Spain Belgium Uzbekistan Austria Portugal Ghana Iraq Czech Republic Ecuador Saudi Arabia Bosnia & Herzegovina Jordan Panama Senegal Türkiye