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• 🎥 ‘I brought it on’: Xhaka explains gesture after criticism row

  19-06-2026 00:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 ‘I brought it on’: Xhaka explains gesture after criticism rowAfter the opening draw against Qatar, there was a lot of unrest among the Swiss. Granit Xhaka then spoke out critically and was met with a great deal of media backlash. In the 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Swiss captain scored and did not miss the chance to comment on the events of the past few days with a hand gesture. Speaking to Magenta TV, the 33-year-old explained his provocation. "There is al
  
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• World Cup Day 12 What to Watch: Lionel Messi and Argentina continue their title defense against Austria

  22-06-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What do soccer's stars have in store for us on Monday after their stellar World Cup starts?Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland each scored twice before Lionel Messi bested them both on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know ahead of Monday's games.Argentina vs. AustriaMonday, June 22 | 1 p.m. ET | Arlington, Texas | FoxOdds: Argentina (-190), Austria (+500), Tie (+310)What does Lionel Messi have in store after his first World Cup hat trick?Messi had two second-half goals in Argentina's 3-0 wi
  
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• Uruguay's place on the line against Spain: what they need to qualify

  22-06-2026 02:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay's place on the line against Spain: what they need to qualifyUruguay failed to hold on to all three points against Cape Verde, and their World Cup fate will depend on their final Group Stage match. 
  Marcelo Bielsa’s side will fight for a place in the Round of 32 against Spain, at a time of uncertainty, as they have yet to win a match in the World Cup. Group H standingsAt the end of Matchday 2, Spain sit at the top with four points. Uruguay and Cape Verde are tied on three,
  
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• Exclusive claims PSG player has agreed personal terms with La Liga team ahead, transfer price set

  22-06-2026 02:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive claims PSG player has agreed personal terms with La Liga team ahead, transfer price setKang-in Lee has moved a step closer to a move back to La Liga after agreeing personal terms with Atletico Madrid according to reports today.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.French journalist Romain Collet-Gaudin has tonight brought some big news on the transfer front at PSG.He says that
  
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• Cape Verde continue remarkable World Cup story with Uruguay draw

  22-06-2026 02:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupUruguay 2 - 2 Cape Verde FTCape Verde's gripping debut World Cup campaign continued as they held two-time champions Uruguay to a thrilling draw in Miami.Having delighted fans with their shock 0-0 draw with Spain in their opener, Cape Verde took a dream lead against Uruguay through Kevin Pina's long-range free-kick which went through the middle of the wall in the 21st minute.Going ahead changed the game's structure as Cape Verde became more attacking and left themselves exposed at t
  
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• Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match

  22-06-2026 02:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka (right) trained with the England squad on Sunday [Getty Images]Bukayo Saka has trained with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana.The Arsenal attacker did not fully train with the rest of the squad on Saturday, instead doing some individual work for part of the session.However, it is understood that Saka did take part in normal training for England's penultimate session on Sunday before Tuesday's game in Boston
  
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• Muslera, Vozinha and more react to Cape Verde's fairy tale at the Cup

  22-06-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Muslera, Vozinha and more react to Cape Verde's fairy tale at the CupFor almost 150 years, football has had that lovely magic that captivates the whole world.Since 1930, every four years, football’s “Gods” have delighted lovers of the world’s most popular sport with historic matches.And, this Sunday (21), Cape Verde made history once again at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After Vozinha kept it at 0-0 against Spain in the opener, the African side fought back to earn a 2-2 draw w
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw to continue dream run

  22-06-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde, one of the smallest nations at the tournament, is stunning the competition one game at a time. After forcing a 0-0 draw against Spain last week, the Blue Sharks did it again on Sunday, notching a second-half equalizer for a 2-2 draw against Uruguay.Even though Uruguay controlled most of the first half, it was Cape Verde that struck first. In the 21st minute, Kevin Pina smashed a free kick past the Uruguayan wall, past the fingertips of keeper Fernando Muslera and into the back of the
  
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• 🥰 Muslera, Vozinha and more on Cape Verde's fairy tale in the Cup

  22-06-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥰 Muslera, Vozinha and more on Cape Verde's fairy tale in the CupFor nearly 150 years, football has had that lovely magic that captivates the whole world.Since 1930, every four years, the football “Gods” have made lovers of the world’s most popular sport revel in historic matches.And, this Sunday (21), Cape Verde made history once again at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After Vozinha kept it at 0-0 against Spain in the opener, the African side battled back for a 2-2 draw with
  
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• Cape Verde pull off second stunning World Cup upset as Uruguay held to dramatic draw

  22-06-2026 02:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde pulled off another stunning shock at the 2026 World Cup as they held Uruguay to a dramatic 2-2 draw in Miami.The team had already produced a remarkable 0-0 draw with European champions Spain in their opening game, and they added another point to their tally as they took advantage of mistakes in Uruguay’s defensive line.More to follow...
  
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• FIFA Power Ranking leaders after Matchday 🔟🔥 at World Cup 26™

  22-06-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA Power Ranking leaders after Matchday 🔟🔥 at World Cup 26™Matchday 10 of World Cup 26™ is done, so here is who performed best according to the official FIFA Power Rankings.Group FNetherlands 5-1 Sweden
  Attacking Score: Cody GakpoCody Gakpo led the way for the Netherlands' attacking charge with two goals that earned him an Attacking Score of 8.7 for this match.He topped the attempts-on-goal chart with five, two of which delivered his brace.Creativity Score: Cody Gak
  
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• Social media swept up by Cape Verde’s first ever World Cup goal

  22-06-2026 01:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Social media swept up by Cape Verde’s first ever World Cup goalAfter holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 debut, Cape Verde continues to thrill football fans around the planet.This Sunday (21), the African nation scored its first-ever goal in World Cup history when Kevin Pina opened the scoring against Uruguay in the 20th minute of the first half.The goal saw the midfielder, who plays for Krasnodar in Russia, become one of the World Cup’s new fan favorites alongsi
  
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• Social media erupts as Cape Verde score first-ever World Cup goal

  22-06-2026 01:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Social media erupts as Cape Verde score first-ever World Cup goalAfter holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 debut, Cape Verde continues to thrill football fans around the planet.This Sunday (21), the African nation scored its first goal in World Cup history when Kevin Pina opened the scoring against Uruguay in the 20th minute of the first half.The goal elevated the midfielder, who plays for Krasnodar in Russia, to the status of one of the World Cup’s new fan favorites a
  
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• Raphinha's 'sad' absence could open door for Neymar against Scotland

  22-06-2026 01:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha could be relaced with Neymar (centre) [Getty Images]Brazil's squad have been left saddened by an injury to Barcelona forward Raphinha but are ready to welcome back fit-again legend Neymar in his place, according to midfielder Lucas Paqueta.Neymar did not feature in their opening group games against Morocco and Haiti, but with Raphinha ruled out with a hamstring injury, the 34-year-old Santos forward could make his first appearance for his country since October 2023 against Scotland."We'
  
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• Watch as Cape Verde take stunning lead against Uruguay

  22-06-2026 00:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Radio 5 Live commentary also available via 'watch & listen' tab Pina drills in opener for Cape Verde from free-kickUruguay and Cape Verde both drew their group openersThe Cape Verde goalkeeper who stunned SpainWorld Cup team guides;Records that can be broken; Name every Golden Boot winner Watch as Cape Verde take stunning lead against Uruguay
  
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• How to watch France vs Iraq live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

  22-06-2026 00:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe and France aim to make their World Cup dynasty a reality and will look to pile up the goals against massive underdogs Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium on Monday.Mbappe scored twice in the opener for the defending champions and Les Bleus are looking to get to their group finale against Norway atop the group, with new tiebreakers meaning that a win may be necessary but a draw can do just fine if they can flip their goal differential disadvantage (Norway currently have a one-goal edge).WA
  
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• Tuchel not afraid to shout at players - Watkins

  22-06-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel has been in charge of England since January 2025 [Getty Images]Ollie Watkins has said Thomas Tuchel is "not afraid" to shout at England players as the manager aims to maintain training standards at the World Cup.The Aston Villa striker was speaking at England's training base in Kansas City and was asked about Tuchel's coaching methods and how the German motivates his players. "I think he is not afraid to shout at you. He is always demanding from you and making sure you are on it ev
  
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• Raskin starts as Belgium held for second game in row

  22-06-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicolas Raskin (left) was given a holding role against Iran [Reuters]Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin was handed his first start at a World Cup finals but could not inspire Belgium to victory over Iran in Los Angeles.The 25-year-old, who had come on as a substitute in their opening 1-1 draw with Egypt, was given a holding role in his 15th Belgium appearance but was himself withdrawn after 58 minutes of the goalless stalemate in Group G.Belgium dominated the first half but created few clear oppo
  
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• Spurs' Bergvall exploring options away from club

  22-06-2026 00:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lucas Bergvall played 33 matches for Spurs last season [Getty Images]Sweden's Lucas Bergvall is facing an uncertain future at Tottenham with the midfielder keen for a new challenge.The 20-year-old is exploring his options after playing limited minutes at the end of last season under Roberto de Zerbi, often not in his preferred position as a 'number six'.Spurs are also understood to be targeting an additional midfielder and have made an offer of about £80m for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, whi
  
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• How to watch Norway vs Senegal live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

  22-06-2026 00:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norway hope to keep the good times rolling at the 2026 World Cup when they meet desperate Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on Monday.Erling Haaland scored two goals as the Norwegian dialed up a 4-1 win over Iraq on Tuesday to took control of a brutal Group I which promises an intense finish to the group.WATCH — Norway v SenegalNorway are hoping to get to their group finale against France atop the group, with new tiebreakers meaning that a win may be necessary but a draw can do just f
  
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• Does it matter if Scotland lose and still make history?

  21-06-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Clarke's and his squad are preparing for a potentially historic game [PA Media]In a World Cup where the boffins with their big brainy heads and their super computers are working overtime on who might play who in the last 32, there are other calculations worth conjuring with.As Steve Clarke's squad prepare to head for Miami to face Brazil on Wednesday, potentially the biggest day in the history of Scotland's national team, they travel having had no shot on target in their last game and a ha
  
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• Belgium handed World Cup problem in Iran stalemate thanks to Alireza Beiranvand heroics

  21-06-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday, with Team Melli unable to break through after the Red Devils went down to 10 men in the second half.Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy received a straight red card in the 66th minute when he miskicked a ball backward and then fouled Mehdi Taremi to prevent the Iran star from getting a clean breakaway scoring chance.Iran couldn’t capitalize, and Belgium actually generated better scoring cha
  
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• Ten-man Belgium held by Iran for second World Cup draw

  21-06-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupBelgium 0 - 0 Iran FTIran's Beiranvand made several important interventions against Belgium, including one of the saves of the tournament so far [Getty Images]Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium.The 33-year-old produced several fine saves in the first half - including one at the near post to deny Aston Villa mi
  
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• How Cape Verde’s Vozinha emerged as World Cup superstar and Instagram sensation

  21-06-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Part of the beauty of this World Cup 2026 has been the stardom experienced by previously unknown players now starring on a new stage for the genuine underdogs. None other than Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha demonstrates this, with his heroics frustrating Spain in a 0-0 draw, leading to the 40-year-old’s Instagram following to sky rocket. Vozinha gasped and laughed, in shock as his 50,000 followers ballooned to more than 1 million, and then 24 hours after the game, his total touched 10 milli
  
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• Rashford might still join Barca - Monday's gossip

  21-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcus Rashford might still join Barcelona, Paris St-Germain join the race for Crysencio Summerville and Manchester United have no interest in selling Benjamin Sesko.An offer from Saudi Arabia for Barcelona's Brazil winger Raphinha, 29, might boost 28-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford'shopes of joining the La Liga club from Manchester United.(Talksport)Crysencio Summerville's impressive World Cup performances for the Netherlands are affecting Manchester United's hopes of signing him, with
  
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• Aston Villa Star Will Jump At Any Offer From PL Champions: What Must Unai Emery’s Club Do?

  21-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Star Will Jump At Any Offer From PL Champions: What Must Unai Emery’s Club Do?Arsenal are making serious moves to test Aston Villa’s resolve over Morgan Rogers. Mikel Arteta wants more explosive energy on his left wing, leading north London chiefs to step up their pursuit of the versatile 23-year-old forward while he represents England across the Atlantic.Arsenal eye ambitious summer swoop for Aston Villa star Morgan RogersAccording to reliable journalist Sami Mokbel on t
  
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• Kylian Mbappé leaves door open to MLS move: “David Beckham often asks me whether I want to come.”

  21-06-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé leaves door open to MLS move: “David Beckham often asks me whether I want to come.”In his press conference ahead of Monday’s group stage match against Iraq in Philadelphia, Kylian Mbappé was notably asked about his late career and post-retirement plans.Having been spotted observing his France teammates’ training sessions this week from a scaffolding platform, the captain dismissed the suggestion that he was in the early stages of preparing for
  
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• France captain Kylian Mbappé defends Ousmane Dembélé: “He’s a very important player for us.”

  21-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France captain Kylian Mbappé defends Ousmane Dembélé: “He’s a very important player for us.”For this first time at this year’s World Cup, it was Kylian Mbappé who faced the press in France’s pre-match media duties as the team geared up for their second group stage match against Iraq.The captain, who kicked off his summer campaign with a double against Senegal last week, mainly answered questions about the rotating frontline he now leads.
  
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• 50-goal Liverpool star offered deal to exit Anfield now

  21-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  50-goal Liverpool star offered deal to exit Anfield nowLiverpool will be wanting to compete for the Premier League title this season. They were expected to easily retain it during the 2025-26 campaign but, thanks to a whole host of different things, that wasn't what happened.This led to fans demanding change and, although we're only a few weeks into summer, change has certainly been afoot.Several players have been linked with Liverpool with plenty also rumoured to be on their way out.But, for on
  
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• How to watch Argentina vs Austria live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  21-06-2026 23:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina can book their place in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup with a win on Monday (1 pm ET), and perhaps even win the Group J with a game to spare, when they face Austria in Dallas.WATCH — Argentina vs Austria, en EspañolLionel Messi scored a hat trick for the first time at the World Cup as Argentina opened their world title defense with a 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City. Monday's game will be Messi's last one as a 38-year-old, with his birthday on Wednesday. A wi
  
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