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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Lachuer named Brest head coach following death of Roy

  27-06-2026 23:33 via soccernews.com
  Brest have announced Julien Lachuer as their new head coach following the death of Eric Roy.
  Roy took charge of Brest in January 2023 and stayed in charge up until his death earlier this month, having been battling pancreatic cancer for three and a half years.
  In his first full season in charge of the club, he clinched European football for the very first time in Brest's history, finishing third in Ligue 1 to qualify for the Champions League.
  He took charge of 142 games in total, winning 60 of t
  
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• World Cup 2026: Japan Can Shock Brazil –Minamino

  27-06-2026 22:56 via completesports.com
  
  Japan star Takumi Minamino has disclosed that the team can shock Brazil in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash in Houston by embracing an underdog mentality. The Samurai Blue are looking to replicate their historic 3-2 comeback victory against the Brazilians from an international friendly. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Norway Is Ready [...]
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• Croatia Vs Ghana Live Blogging – FIFA World Cup 2026 (Matchday 3; Group L)

  27-06-2026 22:30 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L matchday 3 clash between Vatreni (The Blazers) of Croatia and the Black Stars of Ghana at the Philadelphia Stadium, Pennsylvania, USA.
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• World Cup 2026: Saber Confident Egypt Can Overcome Australia

  27-06-2026 21:53 via completesports.com
  Mahmoud Saber believes Egypt will be fully prepared for their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Australia, Completesports.com reports. The Pharaohs sealed a place in the knockout stages following a 1-1 draw with Iran on Saturday. Mahmoud Saber gave Hossam Hassan the lead in the fifth minute Saber converted from close range [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Canada Coach Gives Fitness Update On Bayern Star Davies Ahead South Africa Clash

  27-06-2026 20:53 via completesports.com
  
  Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has provided an update on Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies ahead of his side’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against South Africa. Tournament co-hosts Canada will face Bafana Bafana on Sunday at 9pm at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, with both teams battling for a place [...]
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• Wimbledon: Serena’s Comeback Is Inspirational –Djokovic

  27-06-2026 20:01 via completesports.com
  
  Veteran tennis star Novak Djokovic has praised Serena Williams’ return to professional tennis as truly inspirational and epic, highlighting the intense effort and gym work the 44-year-old is putting into her preparations for the tournament.  23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams is making a sensational return to Wimbledon after a nearly four-year absence. Read Also:Wimbledon: [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Will Start From Bench Against Jordan –Argentina Coach

  27-06-2026 19:33 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has officially confirmed that Lionel Messi will start on the bench for the final FIFA World Cup 2026 group game against Jordan. With Argentina having already secured the top spot and qualification for the Round of 32, the decision was made to rest the team’s talisman, though he is expected [...]
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• Chelsea Submit £26m Bid For Former Arsenal Star

  27-06-2026 19:26 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have submitted a £26m bid to sign Sunderland midfielder and former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka in the summer transfer window. This is according to a report from journalist Luca Cerchione (via GIVEMESPORT). The potential signing is believed to have been personally requested by Alonso, who managed Xhaka during his time at Bayer Leverkusen. It [...]
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• Fernandez Attracts Interest From Ligue 1 Club

  27-06-2026 16:56 via completesports.com
  
  Ligue 1 club Stade Rennes have joined the race to sign Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, Completesports.com reports. Fernandez, who joined the Scottish giants from League One side Peterborough United for around £3.5 million last summer, has quickly established himself as one of the standout defenders in the Scottish Premiership. Rangers are expected to demand a [...]
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• Brighton Launch €34m Move For Nigerian-Born Defender

  27-06-2026 16:11 via completesports.com
  
  Brighton & Hove Albion have stepped up their pursuit of Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor by submitting a bid worth around €34 million (£30 million) for the highly rated teenager. According to transfer experts Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook, the Premier League club have formalised their interest after being linked with the Nigerian-born defender earlier this [...]
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• The Highest-Ranked Nations Not At The 2026 World Cup

  27-06-2026 15:36 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is the first to feature 48 teams, yet even with more places than ever, some of the biggest names in international football are missing. Italy, ranked 12ᵗʰ in the world, are the highest-ranked absentee, left out for a third tournament in a row. Their absence, along with several other established sides, [...]
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• Arsenal Plan £80m Bid For Brazil World Cup Star

  27-06-2026 15:30 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are ready to make their move for Bruno Guimaraes after receiving all the encouragement they needed from the Brazilian’s camp, according to TEAMtalk. The Gunners are understood to be prioritising the Brazilian star ahead of his Newcastle teammate Sandro Tonali, who they have also spoken to. Arsenal have long admired Guimaraes and are now [...]
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