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• Tuchel insists England ‘will step up’ for knockout rounds

  28-06-2026 02:35 via soccernews.com
  Thomas Tuchel insists England "will step up" for the knockout stage of the World Cup after a battling win over Panama.
  England defeated Panama 2-0 on Saturday, as Jude Bellingham scored the opener before assisting Harry Kane in a five-minute spell after the hour mark.
  Bellingham (22y 363d) became the youngest England player on record (since 1966) to both score and assist in a World Cup match and the fourth overall for the Three Lions.
  England, meanwhile, finished top of their group in consecutiv
  
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• World Cup 2026: Sweden Capable Of Beating France –Larsson

  28-06-2026 20:39 via completesports.com
  
  Sweden legend and assistant coach Sebastian Larsson believes his side can cause an upset against France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 in New Jersey on Tuesday.  Despite entering the knockout fixture as heavy underdogs, the former midfielder is backing manager Graham Potter’s squad to deliver a giant-killing performance against the tournament [...]
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• South Africa Vs Canada Live Blogging – FIFA World Cup 2026 (Round of 32)

  28-06-2026 20:30 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash between the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and Les Rouges (The Reds) of Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium), California, USA.
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• World Cup 2026: Step Up Your Game In Knockout Stages –Tuchel Tells England Players

  28-06-2026 20:00 via completesports.com
  
  England head coach Thomas Tuchel has confidently declared that his squad will step up for the bigger challenges as the team enter the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup 2026. After topping Group L, England is preparing to face the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Atlanta round of 32. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian-Born Winger Joins Dutch Club FC Utrecht

  28-06-2026 19:59 via completesports.com
  
  Dutch club FC Utrecht have announced the signing of Emmanuel Chigozie Owen on a permanent transfer, Completesports.com reports. Owen, who joined FC Utrecht from Bundesliga club, Bayer Leverkusen penned a four-year contract. Several clubs showed interest in the striker, but he ultimately opted for FC Utrecht’s project and long-term plans. Read Also:Nigerian Defender Set To [...]
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• Klopp: Iraola Needs Luck To Be Successful At Liverpool

  28-06-2026 19:36 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has backed Andoni Iraola to succeed at Anfield but admitted the newly appointed Red boss will need some good fortune along the way. Speaking on the managerial transition, Klopp noted that for a project of this scale to work long-term, everything has to click, and luck is required to sustain [...]
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• Trabzonspor Plot Move For Super Eagles Winger

  28-06-2026 18:34 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor are weighing up a move for Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze, Completesports.com reports. Chukwueze returned to the San Siro this summer after spending the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Premier League side Fulham. The Cottagers decided against activating the option to make the move permanent despite the Nigerian enjoying a fairly productive spell in [...]
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• World Cup 2026: African Teams Prove Worthy Ambassadors But Must Improve Tactically To Match France, Others — Akuneto

  28-06-2026 17:28 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria international and current Manchester City U-17 head coach, Chuks Akuneto, has described Africa’s representatives at the ongoing  2026 World Cup as worthy ambassadors of the continent, saying their performances have demonstrated the immense talent available across Africa, Completesports.com reports. Akuneto spoke exclusively to Completesports.com from his base in the United Kingdom on Saturday [...]
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• Nigerian Defender Set To Leave Udinese

  28-06-2026 16:19 via completesports.com
  
  Kingsley Ehizibue is on the verge of leaving Serie A club Udinese after contract renewal talks reportedly hit a deadlock. Udinese had hoped to tie the versatile full-back down to a new deal that would keep him at the club until 2028. However, according to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, negotiations have stalled and an agreement now [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Why I’m Supporting Ghana —Balotelli

  28-06-2026 16:14 via completesports.com
  
  Former Italy International Mario Balotelli has explained why he is supporting Black Stars of Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana progressed into the round of 32 after finishing as one of the third best placed teams in a group that had England, Croatia and Panama. After edging out Panama 1-0 in their opening [...]
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• Kane Is The Best England Player Of All Time —Bellingham

  28-06-2026 15:47 via completesports.com
  
  Jude Bellingham described team-mate Harry Kane as the “best England player of all time” after the Bayern Munich striker became his country’s record goal scorer at World Cups, Yahoo Sports reports. Bellingham crossed for Kane to head in England’s second in their 2-0 win over Panama as Thomas Tuchel’s side progressed to the knockout stage [...]
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• Oluwafemiayo Named Team Nigeria Captain For 2026 Commonwealth Games

  28-06-2026 13:51 via completesports.com
  
  Team Nigeria has announced multiple Paralympic and world champion, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, as the captain of the nation’s contingent to the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Completesports.com reports. The decision reflects the team’s deliberate commitment to appointing a leader whose achievements, professionalism and exemplary character embody the values of Nigerian sport. Oluwafemiayo Merits Team [...]
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• Arsenal Are Two Signings Away From Dominating Premier League For Next Three Years —Terry

  28-06-2026 13:16 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea legend John Terry has said that Arsenal are one or two signings from dominating the Premier League title in the next two to three years. Arsenal ended a long wait to be crowned Premier League champions after beating Manchester City to the title last season. Following their league success, the Gunners have been linked [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Desabre Lauds DR Congo’s Performance In Uzbekistan Victory

  28-06-2026 12:17 via completesports.com
  Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sebastian Desabre has praised his team’s performance in the victory over Uzbekistan, Completesports.com reports. The Leopards rallied to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their Group K clash at the Atlanta Stadium on Sunday. Uzbekistan took the lead through Eldor Shomurodov in the 10th minute. Yoane Wissa DR Congo level from [...]
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• Uzbekistan’s World Cup exit was ‘brutal’, says Cannavaro

  28-06-2026 09:33 via soccernews.com
  Fabio Cannavaro described Uzbekistan's elimination from the World Cup as "brutal" after they failed to win any of their group games in North America. 
  Uzbekistan, making their debut at the World Cup, finished their Group K campaign with three defeats from three games, while also conceding 11 times and scoring twice. 
  Following defeats to both Colombia and Portugal, Uzbekistan's elimination was already confirmed ahead of facing DR Congo in their final group game at Atlanta Stadium.
  
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• Marsch: Returning Davies a huge boost for Canada’s World Cup hopes

  28-06-2026 09:33 via soccernews.com
  Jesse Marsch believes that returning full-back Alphonso Davies will provide a huge boost for Canada ahead of their clash against South Africa at the World Cup. 
  Canada are into the knockout stages of the World Cup for the very first time after finishing second in Group B, with Davies missing all three of those matches through injury.
  The Bayern Munich defender sustained a series of hamstring injuries towards the end of the 2025-26 campaign, but is now fit and available to feature for Canada
  
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• Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup elimination

  28-06-2026 08:33 via soccernews.com
  Steve Clarke has stepped down from his role as Scotland manager after his team's exit from the World Cup was confirmed on Saturday. 
  Scotland were dumped out of the competition following Croatia's victory over Ghana, with Clarke's departure announced shortly afterwards. 
  The 62-year-old had only signed a new four-year deal a month ago and leaves as Scotland's longest-serving manager in terms of the number of games managed. 
  Clarke was appointed in 2019 and took charge of
  
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• Ghana Coach Queiroz Criticises Decision To Expand World Cup To 48 Teams

  28-06-2026 08:29 via completesports.com
  Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has criticized the decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams, saying it has devalued the qualification process and turned the tournament into something “vulgar and ordinary.” This is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, with the previous 32-team format being in place since 1998. But the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Makes History Again After Helping Argentina Over Jordan

  28-06-2026 08:03 via completesports.com
  
  Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven ​consecutive World Cup matches when he ‌netted for Argentina against Jordan in Dallas on Saturday, moving past Just Fontaine and Jairzinho, Reuters reports. Substitute ​Messi curled in a free kick ​from 25 metres in the 80th ⁠minute to make the score ​3-1. Messi’s hot streak [...]
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• World Cup 2026: He’s A Fantastic Player –Kane Hails Bellingham

  28-06-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has described Jude Bellingham as a fantastic player after his decisive goal and assist secured a 2-0 victory for England against Panama in their FIFA World Cup 2026 final group game. The result clinched top spot for the Three Lions in their group. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Japan Can Shock [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Germany Must Learn To Defend Well Against Paraguay –Kroos

  28-06-2026 07:43 via completesports.com
  
  Former Real Madrid star Toni Kroos has warned Germany to fix their glaring tactical and creative issues or face an immediate World Cup exit against Paraguay in the round of 32. Star playmakers Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz are currently out of top form, and Kroos stressed that the team will not last much longer [...]
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• ‘He can play until he wants’ – Sucic backs Modric to continue Croatia career

  28-06-2026 07:33 via soccernews.com
  Petar Sucic described Luka Modric as "incredible" after he helped Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to seal second place in Group L and a spot in the last 32 of the World Cup.
  Croatia headed into their clash at Philadelphia Stadium level with England in the group, and Sucic handed them the lead in the 31st minute with a brilliant shot from distance.
  But after threatening an equaliser, Ghana got themselves level through Derrick Luckassen's 73rd-minute strike, but it would be Croatia who had the fi
  
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• World Cup 2026: Colombia Clash Will Be Difficult For Ghana — Queiroz

  28-06-2026 07:16 via completesports.com
  
  Black Stars of Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz is expecting a difficult test against Colombia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash, Completesports.com reports. The West Africans finished third in Group L after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Croatia on Saturday night. It was Ghana’s first defeat of the competition, having recorded [...]
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• ‘First job achieved’ – Bellingham thrilled to clinch top spot in Group L

  28-06-2026 04:33 via soccernews.com
  Jude Bellingham was thrilled England achieved their first objective at the World Cup, having topped Group L with a 2-0 win over a stubborn Panama side.
  Thomas Tuchel's side were largely frustrated for the first hour at New York New Jersey Stadium, with Marcus Rashford seeing a couple of chances go begging.
  However, Bellingham made the crucial breakthrough in the 62nd minute as he found the bottom-left corner from Bukayo Saka's out-swinging corner. 
  Bellingham turned provider for England's s
  
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• ‘First job achieved’ – Bellingham reacts to England’s 2-0 win over Panama in final Group L game

  28-06-2026 03:33 via soccernews.com
  Jude Bellingham scored a goal and provided an assist as England overcame a stubborn Panama side to win 2-0 at New York and New Jersey Stadium and top Group L. 
  After Marcus Rashford missed a couple of good chances in the first half, Thomas Tuchel's side began to become frustrated in front of goal. 
  However, Real Madrid star Bellingham made the crucial breakthrough in the 62nd minute as he found the bottom-left corner from Bukayo Saka's out-swinging corner. 
  Bellingham turned provi
  
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• World Cup 2026: It’s Disappointing –Thomas-Asante Reacts After Ghana’s Loss To Croatia

  28-06-2026 02:56 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana striker Brandon Thomas-Asante has expressed disappointment after the Black Stars lost 2-1 to Croatia in their final group match at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Ghana progressed to the Round of 32 of the tournament despite the loss to Croatia at Philadelphia Stadium on Sunday morning. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Ghana Lose To Croatia, [...]
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• Croatia 2-1 Ghana: Modric makes history to help clinch second in Group L

  28-06-2026 01:33 via soccernews.com
  Luka Modric has become the oldest player to record an assist at the World Cup as Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 to finish second in Group L.
  After Derrick Luckassen cancelled out Petar Sucic's opener for Croatia, Modric's corner was headed in by Nikola Vlasic with seven minutes to go as Zlatko Dalic's side leapfrogged their opponents into second, with Ghana ending the group stage in third.
  After neither side managed a shot in the opening 15 minutes, Croatia started to click into gear as&nb
  
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana Lose To Croatia, Finish Third In Group L

  28-06-2026 01:17 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana’s Black Stars slipped to third place in Group L after a 2-1 defeat to Croatia at Philadelphia Stadium on Saturday, while England secured top spot with a 2-0 win over Panama in New Jersey. Derrick Luckassen scored his first goal for Ghana to cancel out Petar Sučić’s first-half opener, but Croatia struck late to [...]
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• Can Eric Chelle Lead The Super Eagles Of Nigeria Back To The FIFA World Cup

  28-06-2026 00:41 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria international, Abiodun Baruwa believes Eric Chelle will lead the Super Eagles to the 2030 World Cup provided Nigerians remain patient, united, and fully support the coach’s vision. The national team’s improved performances and pragmatic style has increased the level of confidence that Chelle has what it takes to guide Nigeria back to football’s [...]
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• Man City sign youngster Detourbet from Troyes

  28-06-2026 00:34 via soccernews.com
  Manchester City have signed Mathys Detourbet from Troyes, the French club have announced.
  The 19-year-old has completed a reported €25m (£21.6m) to the Etihad Stadium, with both teams part of the City Football Group.
  The forward scored three goals and provided five assists for Troyes in Ligue 2 in 2025-26 as they earned promotion back to the top-flight as champions of the second division.
  In the league, Detourbet completed more dribbles than any of his team-mates (44), while he direct
  
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