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• Prediction: Uruguay vs Spain

  25-06-2026 12:25 via soccernews.com
  Looking to officially wrap up top spot in Group H this weekend, Spain will meet Uruguay at the Estadio Akron in the early hours of Saturday.
  With the 2026 World Cup group stages set to officially draw to a close over the next week, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available this summer.
  Verdict: Spain win 
  Best Odds: 4/7
  Bookmaker: 1xBet
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• Mourinho Tips England To Win World Cup 2026

  25-06-2026 20:02 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has backed England as a top contender to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. England has played two matches so far in Group L of the tournament: a 4-2 opening victory against Croatia and a 0-0 draw against Ghana. Their final group stage match is against Panama. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• Sharapova Declines Making Comeback To Professional Tennis

  25-06-2026 19:52 via completesports.com
  
  Veteran tennis star Maria Sharapova has completely ruled out joining her former rival Serena Williams on the professional circuit, viewing her retirement as permanent. While their on-court rivalry was legendary, Sharapova has shifted her focus entirely to family, wellness, and business ventures post-retirement, rather than returning to a demanding sport. Read Also:Serena Can’t Win Wimbledon [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Côte d’Ivoire Coach Faé Cautions Against Underestimating Curaçao

  25-06-2026 19:24 via completesports.com
  
  Côte d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé has warned his players against underestimating Curaçao ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup clash, Completesports.com reports. The Elephants will be aiming to book their place in the Round of 32 when they take on the World Cup debutants on Thursday night. Faé’s side opened their campaign with a [...]
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• Valencia: Alexander-Arnold Will Be Perfect Fit For Man United

  25-06-2026 17:40 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia has advised the Red Devils to make a sensational move for Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold. Speaking with Hajper, Valencia stated that bringing a player of his caliber to Old Trafford would be a massive statement. Read Also:Cucurella Urges Chelsea Star To Join Him At Real Madrid “He would [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Mofokeng Confident Bafana Bafana Can Make More History

  25-06-2026 17:04 via completesports.com
  
  Relebohile Mofokeng insists Bafana Bafana are fully focused on extending their memorable run at the FIFA World Cup 2026. South Africa reached the Round of 32 for the first time after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Korea Republic at the Monterrey Stadium. Substitute Tshepang Moremi set up Thapelo Maseko for the winning goal in the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: FIFA Dismisses South Africa FA’s Appeal Against Zwane’s Three-Man Suspension

  25-06-2026 17:03 via completesports.com
  
  The South African Football Association’s (SAFA) appeal against Bafana Bafana midfielder Themba Zwane’s three-match suspension has been dismissed by the FIFA Disciplinary committee. SAFA disclosed this in a statement released on their website on Thursday. Zwane is serving a three-match suspension he was handed by the FIFA disciplinary committee following the red card he received [...]
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• NBA Draft 2026: Over 10 Players Of African Heritage Selected, Nigeria Produces Six Draftees

  25-06-2026 16:51 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026 NBA Draft showcased the growing influence of African basketball talent on the global stage, with more than 10 players from Africa or with at least one African parent selected across the two rounds held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Nigeria emerged as the most represented African nation in the draft, [...]
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• World Cup 2026: South Korea Coach Takes Responsibility For Defeat To South Africa

  25-06-2026 16:38 via completesports.com
  
  South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo has reflected on his side’s disappointing defeat to Bafana Bafana after their FIFA World Cup hopes suffered a major setback. The Asian giants went down 1-0 to South Africa in a must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A clash on Thursday morning, South African time. Korea needed only a [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Hincapie Joins Arsenal In Permanent Deal

  25-06-2026 16:06 via completesports.com
  
  Ecuador international Piero Hincapie has made his loan move from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal permanent. The deal was confirmed by Arsenal in a statement on their official website on Thursday. The Gunners agreed a fee of £45m for the Hincapie when he initially joined on loan last summer. “We are delighted to have [...]
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• Winners Emerge At Rexona Consumer Promotion, Get Tickets To Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches

  25-06-2026 15:32 via completesports.com
  
  Unilever Nigeria Plc has officially announced the winners of the Rexona FIFA World Cup 2026™ Consumer promotion, giving loyal consumers of its leading deodorant brand, Rexona, the chance to experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live in Vancouver, Canada. The ticket presentation ceremony, held at Prince Ebeano Supermarket, Ikeja, marked the successful [...]
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• We’d Love To Be First African Country To Win The World Cup —Senegal Legend Henri Camara

  25-06-2026 15:20 via completesports.com
  
  Former Senegal star forward Henri Camara has said the wish of everyone in his country is to see the Teranga Lions become the first African country to win the FIFA World Cup. Henri Upbeat About Senegal Despite Struggles At World Cup 2026 Senegal are one of the 10 African countries featuring at this year’s tournament [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: NSC, NFF Set Up Welfare Committee For Super Falcons

  25-06-2026 15:11 via completesports.com
  
  The National Sports Commission, NSC, in partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has constituted a Welfare Committee to ensure the well-being of the Super Falcons throughout their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title defence campaign in Morocco. The seven-member committee will be chaired by NFF Executive Board member Aisha Falode, with Ruth David [...]
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• Ouahbi tells Morocco to believe they can win the World Cup after reaching last 32

  25-06-2026 13:33 via soccernews.com
  Mohamed Ouahbi has told his Morocco side to have the belief that they can win the World Cup after confirming their spot in the knockout stages with a 4-2 win over Haiti.
  The Atlas Lions twice fought back before half-time in Atlanta, with Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari cancelling out a Yassine Bounou own goal and Wilson Isidor's strike.
  Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scored late on to earn the three points, with Morocco finishing second in Group C on goal difference behind Brazil.
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• Prediction: Norway vs France

  25-06-2026 13:18 via soccernews.com
  Norway and France will meet at Boston Stadium on Friday evening, as both nations conclude their 2026 World Cup group-stage campaigns in Group I.
  Both teams have already qualified for the knockout stage after winning their first two matches, but top spot remains at stake in one of the most attractive fixtures of the final group round.
  Verdict: France to win and both teams to scoreBest odds: 12/5Bookmaker: 1xBet
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• Prediction: Panama vs England

  25-06-2026 13:09 via soccernews.com
  Looking to make an immediate return to winning ways and wrap up top spot in Group L, England will meet Panama at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday night.
  With the 2026 World Cup group stages set to draw to a close over the next week, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available this summer.
  Verdict: England win to nil
  Best Odds: 21/20
  Bookmaker: BetUS
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  Starting with Panama, while Los Canaleros might have embarked on an eye-catching World Cup qualifying campaign last year,
  
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• Prediction: Turkey vs USA

  25-06-2026 13:08 via soccernews.com
  Turkey and the United States will meet at Los Angeles Stadium on Thursday evening, as both nations close their 2026 World Cup group-stage campaigns in Group D.
  Turkey enters the match already eliminated after defeats to Australia and Paraguay, while the United States has already secured top spot in the group and will look to protect its momentum before the knockout stage.
  Verdict: United States to winBest odds: 1/1Bookmaker: 1xBet
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• World Cup 2026: Messi, Ronaldo Are Best Players In The World –Klopp

  25-06-2026 12:58 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp has hailed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as extraordinary, expressing awe at their enduring brilliance during the FIFA World Cup 2026. In a chat with Tribal Football, the German tactician praised Messi’s tactical genius and record-breaking scoring, while applauding 41-year-old Ronaldo’s relentless intensity and strong bounce-back mentality after facing early-tournament [...]
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• Vinicius expecting gift from Ancelotti after Brazil top World Cup group

  25-06-2026 11:33 via soccernews.com
  Vinicius Junior was thrilled with his impressive group-stage performances at the World Cup after Brazil topped their section, and joked he is expecting a gift from coach Carlo Ancelotti after scoring a rare header.
  The Selecao defeated Scotland 3-0 in their final game to finish first in Group C on seven points, ahead of Morocco on goal difference.
  Vinicius scored a brace in the convincing victory, while Matheus Cunha also got on the scoresheet at Miami Stadium.
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• ‘Real Sociedad is my home’ – Oyarzabal brushes off Barca rumours

  25-06-2026 11:33 via soccernews.com
  Mikel Oyarzabal insisted "Real Sociedad and San Sebastian are my home" as he played down rumours linking him with a move to Barcelona.
  The 29-year-old is enjoying one of the best seasons of his career, lifting the Copa del Rey with La Real before being named in Spain's World Cup squad.
  His 15 LaLiga goals this season are the most he has ever managed in a single season, while he has already scored two goals and provided one assist in two World Cup matches for La Roja.
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• World Cup 2026: Hakimi Relishes Morocco’s Hard-Fought Win Over Haiti

  25-06-2026 11:07 via completesports.com
  Achraf Hakimi was in high spirits after Morocco’s thrilling 4-2 victory over Haiti, Completesports.com reports. The Atlas Lions came back twice to defeat Les Grenadiers in their final match of group play at FIFA World Cup 2026. Yassine Bounou’s own goal gave Haiti the lead after 10 minutes. It was Sebastien Migne’s side first World [...]
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• Prediction: Tunisia vs Netherlands

  25-06-2026 10:44 via soccernews.com
  Looking to officially wrap up top spot in Group F in the early hours of Friday, the Netherlands will meet Tunisia in Kansas City
  With the 2026 World Cup group stages set to draw to a close over the next week, there are a string of eye-catching betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Netherlands to win both halves 
  Best Odds: 21/20
  Bookmaker: BetUS
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• ‘For sure I think we’re going home’, admits Scotland boss Clarke

  25-06-2026 09:33 via soccernews.com
  Scotland boss Steve Clarke admits he thinks his side are "going home" after their World Cup defeat to Brazil.
  Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil on Wednesday as a brace from Vinicius Junior and a second-half strike from Matheus Cunha sealed top spot in Group C for the Selecao.
  Clarke's side were left to rue their own mistakes, with Vinicius' first goal coming directly from a Scott McKenna error, while Jack Hendry was reprieved by VAR after he was caught on the ball by the Real Madrid forward.
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• NPFL: Champions To Earn Record N1bn Prize Money From 2026/27 Season

  25-06-2026 08:53 via completesports.com
  
  Beginning with the 2026/27 season, winners of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will receive a record cash prize of N1 billion, while the runners-up will earn N500 million and the third-placed team will take home N300 million, Completesports.com reports. Alhaji Shehu Dikko, Executive Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), disclosed the massive financial [...]
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• AFN Lists Amusan, Brume, Ashe, 26 Other Athletes For Camping Ahead 2026 Commonwealth Games

  25-06-2026 08:37 via completesports.com
  
  Tobi Amusan, Favour Ashe and Ese Brume are among 29 athletes invited to camp by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The names of the 29 invited athletes was posted on the Making of Champions X handle. Other notable names on the list include Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, Kanyisola Ajayi, Ezekiel [...]
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• Mourinho takes dig at ‘big contradiction’ Barca ahead of renewed rivalry

  25-06-2026 08:33 via soccernews.com
  Jose Mourinho believes the way Barcelona's style of play is viewed is a "big contradiction" as the Real Madrid boss took a dig at his rivals.
  Mourinho has returned for a second spell at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, signing a three-year deal following Alvaro Arbeloa's exit.
  The 63-year-old won one LaLiga title, one Copa del Rey and one Supercopa de Espana during his first stint with Los Blancos between 2010 and 2013, also winning 126 of his 174 games in charge (D27 L21).
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• My Family Is Not Going Through Financial Hardship –Raphinha’s Wife

  25-06-2026 08:06 via completesports.com
  
  Natália Belloli, the wife of FC Barcelona and Brazil star Raphinha, has slammed claims that the couple is experiencing a financial crisis. Following rumours spread on a Brazilian podcast by ex-player Vampeta, she publicly dismissed the story as absurd, noting that even earning a fraction of his current income would leave their family extremely blessed. [...]
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• World Cup 2026: It’s Historic –Broos Celebrates South Africa’s Qualification To Knockout Stages

  25-06-2026 06:07 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa coach Hugo Broos has expressed delight after guiding the Bafana Bafana to their first knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026. A goal from Thapelo Maseko in the 63rd minute was enough to help South Africa defeat South Korea 1-0 and finish in second place in Group A behind Mexico, which won [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Broos Hails South Africa’s Win Over Korea

  25-06-2026 05:45 via completesports.com
  South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has praised Bafana Bafana’s determined performance following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Korea Republic, Completesports.com reports. The win at Monterrey Stadium secured South Africa’s place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the first time in their history. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in [...]
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• World Cup 2026: South Africa Beat South Korea To Reach World Cup Knockout Stage For The First Time

  25-06-2026 05:15 via completesports.com
  
  A second-half strike from Thapelo Maseko proved decisive as Bafana Bafana pip South Korea 1-0 in Thursday’s final Group A clash in Mexico. The win means South Africa have reached the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time since making their debut in 1998. Hugo Broos men finished second behind co-hosts Mexico, [...]
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