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• World Cup: USA beat Australia 2-0 to move closer to knockout stage

  19-06-2026 23:52 via thesun.ng
  
  The United States took a major step towards the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Australia 2-0 in a dominant Group D performance at Seattle Stadium on Friday.
  Playing without injured captain Christian Pulisic, the co-hosts controlled proceedings from the outset and opened the scoring in the 11th minute when Australia defender Cameron Burgess diverted Folarin Balogun’s cross into his own net.
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• World Cup: USA qualify for knockout stage with 2-0 win over Australia

  19-06-2026 23:18 via thesun.ng
  
  The United States became one of the first teams to book a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Australia 2-0 in their Group D encounter on Friday.
  The Americans made a strong start and broke the deadlock in the 11th minute when Australian defender Cameron Burgess inadvertently turned the ball into his own net while attempting to clear a dangerous cross.
  Mauricio Pochettino’s side continued to control the game and doubled their lead just before halftime thr
  
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• World Cup 2026: Saka Won’t Start Against Ghana –Tuchel

  19-06-2026 22:09 via completesports.com
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Bukayo Saka is highly unlikely to start against Ghana in the second group L match at the ongoing World Cup 2026. Tuchel intends to protect Saka by bringing him off the bench, with plans to make him a full starter by the final group game against Panama. Despite [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ancelotti Reveals Brazil Line-Up Changes For Haiti Showdown

  19-06-2026 21:53 via completesports.com
  
  Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Brazil will field a changed line-up for their second FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage encounter with Haiti. The South Americans will be up against Haiti at the Philadelphia Stadium on Saturday. Ancelotti’s side started their campaign with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Morocco last Saturday. Ancelotti To Ring Changes “The team [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Rodri Is Better Than Most Midfielders In The World –Spain Coach

  19-06-2026 18:30 via completesports.com
  
  Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has defended Rodri, condemning recent media criticism of the Manchester City midfielder as insulting. After the stalemate against Cape Verde in their opening game at the FIFA World Cup 2026 , Rodri came under stern criticism in the Spanish media for his perceived failure to up the tempo. [...]
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• WAFU U-20 Tourney: Chelle Urges Flying Eagles To Stay Focused, Disciplined

  19-06-2026 18:21 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has urged Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, to remain focused as they step up preparations for next month’s WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d’Ivoire, reports Completesports.com. Chelle delivered the message during a visit to the team at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Friday morning. [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Sister Backs Criticism Of Fernandes

  19-06-2026 17:39 via completesports.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo sister Katia Aveiro has liked an Instagram post criticising Bruno Fernandes. The Portugal stars were both in action as their country slumped to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their 2026 World Cup opener. Roberto Martinez‘s side had taken the lead via Joao Neves on six minutes only for Yoane Wissa to [...]
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• Ghanaian Female Lawyer Dies After Collapsing While Celebrating Black Stars Win Against Panama

  19-06-2026 16:57 via completesports.com
  
  A 26-year-old Ghanaian lawyer, Sara Araba Tettey, has died after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest while celebrating Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Panama in the Black Stars’ opening match at the FIFA World Cup. According to Ghana Soccernet, Tettey, a newly qualified lawyer and alumna of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Faculty of [...]
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• England Can’t Win World Cup 2026 With Pickford In Goal –Ex-Watford Striker

  19-06-2026 15:35 via completesports.com
  
  Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has disclosed that England cannot win the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Jordan Pickford as their first-choice goalkeeper. Speaking on CBS Sports, Deeney claimed that Pickford doesn’t give the team any confidence and that his demeanor on the pitch is often erratic. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Scotland Will Be [...]
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• Ex-Senegal striker Demba Ba named sporting director at French club

  19-06-2026 15:31 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Senegal striker Demba Ba was named on Friday as the new sporting director of French Ligue 1 club Le Havre.The 41-year-old, whose playing career included stints in the Premier League with West Ham, Newcastle and Chelsea, arrives from Ligue 2 side Dunkerque where he served for the past three years as deputy president.Under his watch, Dunkerque finished fourth in 2025, reaching the Ligue 2 playoffs, while also making it to the semi-finals of the French Cup, where they lost to Paris Saint-Ge
  
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• Akinsanmiro Nears Permanent Switch To Pisa

  19-06-2026 15:27 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria midfielder Ebenezer Akinsamiro is set to complete a permanent transfer to Serie B club Pisa, Completesports.com reports. Akinsamiro spent the 2025/26 season on loan with Pisa from Serie A champions Inter Milan. The 21-year-old made 24 league appearances for Pisa, with one assist to his name. The defensive midfielder stood out despite the Black [...]
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• World Cup 2026: South Africa Star Reveals Broos’ Message That Inspired Dream Debut

  19-06-2026 14:28 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa striker Relebohile Mofokeng has opened up on the encouraging words from head coach Hugo Broos that helped calm his nerves ahead of his FIFA World Cup debut. The young forward earned his first appearance on football’s biggest stage in Bafana Bafana’s 1-1 draw against Czechia on Wednesday and credited Broos’ reassurance for helping [...]
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• Hakimi To Stand Trial For Rape

  19-06-2026 13:33 via completesports.com
  
  Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, French prosecutors have confirmed, BBC Sport reports. A woman accused the Paris St-Germain defender of raping her at his home in the French capital in 2023, when she was aged 24. The public prosecutor’s office in Nanterre, a western suburb of Paris, began a preliminary investigation [...]
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• World Cup: Everything to know about USA vs Australia match

  19-06-2026 13:31 via thesun.ng
  
  The United States and Australia will square off in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage encounter as both nations continue their quest for a place in the knockout rounds.
  With qualification spots becoming increasingly contested, the fixture could have a significant impact on the final standings in the group.
  The Americans will be eager to capitalise on home support, while Australia will look to produce another memorable World Cup performance against one of the tournament hosts.
  A victory fo
  
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• EPL releases 2026/27 opening day fixtures [Full List]

  19-06-2026 13:31 via thesun.ng
  
  The Premier League on Friday announced the fixture list for the 2026/2027 season.
  Current champions Arsenal will defend their title at home against newly promoted Coventry City, coached by Frank Lampard.
  Manchester City, who finished behind Arsenal, will face Bournemouth in their opening fixture.
  Manchester United are away at newly promoted Hull City and Chelsea take on Fulham in a West London Derby.
  The new Premier League season will kick off August 22, 2026.
  The 2026/27 season will consist of
  
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• South Africa anti-migrant hate loses team African support at World Cup

  19-06-2026 13:02 via vanguardngr.com
  In a Kenyan sports bar, several football fans cheered South Africa’s opponents in their latest match at the World Cup — reflecting a wave of anger at the country’s recent xenophobic violence.“Everything is political in football. We’re against what South Africa is standing for,” said Shahim, a 37-year-old Kenyan woman, clenching her fists in joy every time the South African team missed an opportunity against the Czech Republic on Thursday night.“We want
  
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• Best Dota 2 Teams To Watch In 2026

  19-06-2026 12:53 via completesports.com
  
  The Dota 2 season never truly stops. Roster moves, regional qualifiers, and a packed calendar of tournaments mean the pecking order is always shifting. Form swings fast in this game, and a team that looks unbeatable one month can stumble the next. Still, a handful of organisations have shown the consistency and depth to stay [...]
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• PariPesa Crowns The Winner Of “Bet For A Car!” Promo

  19-06-2026 12:31 via completesports.com
  
  On Saturday, June 13, 2026, PariPesa officially concluded its “Bet for a Car!” promo with the presentation of the grand prize – a Toyota Starlet – to Mr. Olutola Popoola, the lucky winner of the campaign. The grand prize presentation took place in Lagos, bringing together PariPesa representatives, guests, and supporters to celebrate the successful [...]
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• Arsenal vs Coventry, Liverpool to play Newcastle in 2026/27 PL opening week

  19-06-2026 12:03 via vanguardngr.com
  Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21.The Premier League fixtures for the 2026-27 campaign were released on Friday, with the Gunners’ home game against Frank Lampard’s Coventry among the highlights in the opening round of matches.Coventry are back in the top flight for the first time in 25 years after winning the Championship last season.Andoni Iraola’s first Premier League game as Liverpool manager will be at Newcastle
  
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• French court orders Hakimi to stand trial over rape allegation

  19-06-2026 11:09 via thesun.ng
  
  A French appeals court confirmed on Friday that Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for suspected rape of a woman in 2023, a charge he denies.
  In February 2023, a lady, then 24, told police in the Val-de-Marne region southeast of Paris that Hakimi had raped her.
  The PSG right-back and captain of the Moroccan national team, whose second match of the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Friday against Scotland, has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
  Shortly after the Versailles Court of App
  
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• World Cup 2026: Scotland Will Be Underdogs Against Morocco –Clarke

  19-06-2026 10:44 via completesports.com
  
  Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has disclosed that facing Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a highly difficult challenge. Sitting top of Group C, Scotland need only a draw against Morocco at Boston Stadium to all but guarantee their first-ever trip to the knockout stages of a major tournament. Despite winning their [...]
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• French court confirms Moroccan football star Hakimi will stand trial for rape

  19-06-2026 10:42 via vanguardngr.com
  A French appeals court on Friday confirmed that Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, which the Paris Saint-Germain defender denies.In February 2023, a woman then aged 24 told police in the Val-de-Marne region southeast of Paris that Hakimi had raped her.The PSG right-back and captain of the Moroccan national team, whose second match of the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Friday against Scotland, has consistently denied any wrongdoing.Shortly
  
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• Cucurella: It Was Difficult For Me To Reject Real Madrid Offer

  19-06-2026 10:28 via completesports.com
  
  Spain defender Marc Cucurella has disclosed that it was difficult for him to turn down Real Madrid offer. The defender joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in a package worth €60 million (£52m), signing a six-year contract that keeps him at the Bernabéu until 2032. The transfer was rapidly finalized in roughly a day and a [...]
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• Brighton Rule Out Yohanna Loan Exit

  19-06-2026 09:23 via completesports.com
  
  Zadok Yohanna is set to stay at Brighton & Hove Albion for the 2026/27 campaign, with the Premier League club ruling out the possibility of sending the youngster out on loan, reports  Completesports.com reports. Reports had suggested Yohanna could leave on a temporary deal this summer, but Brighton are keen for the promising defender to [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Cape Verde Goalkeeper’s Instagram Followers Rises To 14m After Impressive Display Against Spain

  19-06-2026 09:04 via completesports.com
  
  Following a star-making performance against Spain on Monday, Cape Verde goaltender Vozinha has seen his social-media following explode in a major way, Yahoo Sports reports. Vozinha — who began Monday with roughly 50,000 followers on Instagram — has seen his social-media presence swell to almost 14 million followers — and counting — less than 24 [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Iran To Lodge Complaint with FIFA Over World Cup Travel Restrictions

  19-06-2026 08:49 via completesports.com
  
  Iran’s World Cup team will lodge a complaint with FIFA saying they are being subjected to travel restrictions during the tournament in North America. This is according to Iranian football federation spokesman (via France 24) on Thursday. “Despite having submitted its preparation schedule for the tournament well in advance, Iran’s national football team has once [...]
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• Messi’s Father Undergoing Medical Treatment For Undisclosed Illness

  19-06-2026 08:29 via completesports.com
  
  Lionel Messi’s father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness and his family asked the media for “humanity” on Thursday amid rumors about Jorge Messi’s health while his son competes at the World Cup. “Jorge is going through a health situation,” the Messi family said in a statement (via Fox Sports). The family did [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Ghana matches Super Eagles’ record

  19-06-2026 08:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Ghana equalled Super Eagles of Nigeria FIFA World Cup record of six wins with a 1-0 victory over Panama in their first Group L match.
  The Black Stars are only the second African country to have won that many games in the event.
  They achieved the feat, thanks to Caleb Yirenkyi’s goal in the 95th minute of play at the Toronto Stadium in Canada.
  Yirenkyi’s tap-in denied Panama their first-ever World Cup point.
  The result puts Ghana joint-top the group alongside England, who they face ne
  
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• World Cup: Iran seeks FIFA intervention after second rejection of travel request

  19-06-2026 08:06 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  Iran has threatened to seek FIFA’s intervention after claiming that tournament organisers rejected its request to travel early to Los Angeles for its next World Cup match against Belgium.
  According to the Iranian Football Federation, the team had planned to leave its base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, two days before the Group G encounter scheduled for Sunday in Los Angeles. However, federation officials said the request was denied despite being submitted with technical justifi
  
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Striker Joins Danish Club FC Midtylland

  19-06-2026 07:47 via completesports.com
  
  Danish Superliga giants FC Midtjylland have re-signed Nigerian striker Friday Etim from FC Fredericia, Completesports.com reports. Etim penned a contract with the Wolves that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2029. The 24-year-old joined FC Midtjylland from Portuguese outfit CD Mafra in the summer of 2025 but spent only six months [...]
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• World Cup 2026: He’s A Replica Of Taribo West –Ex-International Hails South African Defender

  19-06-2026 07:41 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles star Ifeanyi Udeze has described South African standout defender Ime Okon as a replica of Nigerian football legend Taribo West. Udeze shared his insights on Sporty TV World Cup coverage regarding Okon, a player of Nigerian descent representing South Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026. He was outstanding in South Africa’s [...]
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• World Cup 2026: We’ve Stiff Competition In France Squad –Gusto

  19-06-2026 07:07 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea defender Malo Gusto has disclosed that he’s determined to carve out a starting role for France at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Acknowledging the depth of the squad, the 23-year-old stated that his ambition is to play meaningful minutes rather than just sit on the bench. Gusto also recognizes that Jules Koundé is currently [...]
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• World Cup: Mexico beat South Korea 1-0, reach last 32

  19-06-2026 05:07 via thesun.ng
  
  Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging South Korea 1-0 in their Group A clash at Estadio Guadalajara on Friday.
  A second-half strike from Luis Romo proved decisive as Mexico claimed their second consecutive victory of the tournament, moving to six points and guaranteeing qualification for the round of 32 with a game to spare.
  After a goalless first half, Romo broke the deadlock five minutes after the restart, capitali
  
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• World Cup: Canada thrash Qatar 6-0 despite Kone injury

  19-06-2026 03:09 via thesun.ng
  
  Canada produced a dominant display to thrash nine-man Qatar 6-0 and move to the top of Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the emphatic victory was overshadowed by a serious injury to midfielder Ismael Kone.
  Playing before a packed home crowd at BC Place in Vancouver, the co-hosts secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup finals victory in style, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick and Cyle Larin continuing his fine goalscoring form.
  Canada took control in the 16th minute when Larin finish
  
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