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• 📸 Out for almost five years! Cast-off shocks World Cup hosts

  12-06-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Out for almost five years! Cast-off shocks World Cup hostsStories that only football can write. More precisely: that only the 2026 World Cup can write. In Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina have just taken the lead thanks to a striker who had long since been written off.
  After making his international debut in December 2021, Jovo Lukic did not play a single more international match for his home country until the end of May 2026. But coach Sergej Barbarez clearly saw something in the strike
  
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• Was this offside? Technology fault leaves questions over VAR images

  14-06-2026 02:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Was Switzerland's Remo Freuler offside before he was brought down by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada?It is the question that remains unanswered after a fault with the semi-automated offside system kept everyone guessing.And it led to a penalty, converted by Breel Embolo, as the teams drew 1-1 in Saturday's World Cup Group B match in Santa Clara.Before the tournament, Fifa put a lot of stock in its new, enhanced semi-automated offside system.World football's governing body scanned every player a
  
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• Has the 2026 World Cup already delivered its breakout star? 👀

  14-06-2026 02:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Has the 2026 World Cup already delivered its breakout star? 👀Every World Cup, we're treated to a handful of new names looking to make an impression, and perhaps the 2026 edition has already delivered its breakout star.
  Ayyoub Bouaddi, aged just 18, was in the spotlight on Saturday as Brazil and Morocco played out a thrilling 1-1 draw. Born in 2007, the youngster only had four caps to his name for his country at the senior level before being called into the starting line-up in the 20
  
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• Vinicius Jr is Brazil’s cheat code but Morocco show what’s missing under Carlo Ancelotti

  14-06-2026 02:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Brazil floundering during an alarming first half of their World Cup 2026 opener against a slick and bold Morocco, Carlo Ancelotti desperately looked around for a saviour. Enter Vinicius Jr and a piece of exquisite skill to delight a sea of yellow inside this New York bowl and ignite a flawed Selecao in their pursuit of a sixth star.Their wooden midfield, with Casemiro’s redemption at Manchester United obscured upon sporting that famous canary, and imposters at full-back enough to make
  
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• Vinicius Jr rescues draw for Brazil against Morocco

  14-06-2026 02:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupBrazil 1 - 1 Morocco FTVinicius Jr spared Brazil the embarrassment of defeat in an opening World Cup match for the first since 1934 as his spectacular solo goal earned a draw for the five-time winners against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.Brazil fell behind in the 21st minute when Ismael Saibari lifted the ball over the onrushing Alisson Becker from outside the area following a lapse in communication between the Liverpool goalkeeper and his defenders, Gabriel and Marquin
  
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• 📲 Endrick, Casemiro and social media 'shock' mark Brazil's Copa debut

  14-06-2026 02:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 Endrick, Casemiro and social media 'shock' mark Brazil's Copa debutThe Brazil national team drew 1-1 with Morocco this Saturday (13) in New Jersey, United States, in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After more than 100 minutes of play, including stoppage time in both the first and second halves, the result left Brazil fans with mixed feelings.Some think that, given the African side’s dominance for most of the match, the draw was a valuable point earned.Others, howev
  
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• VIDEO: Vinicius Junior and Brahim Diaz make their mark at 2026 World Cup during Brazil-Morocco

  14-06-2026 02:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VIDEO: Vinicius Junior and Brahim Diaz make their mark at 2026 World Cup during Brazil-MoroccoThere are a number of Real Madrid numbers in action at the 2026 World Cup, including Vinicius Junior and Brahim Diaz. The attacking pair faced off late on Saturday when Brazil and Morocco played at the New Jersey Stadium, and they were each decisive for their respective sides.In the 21st minute of the match in New Jersey, Morocco opened the scoring courtesy of PSV Eindhoven’s Ismael Saibari, but i
  
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• 🔥 Vini Jr. joins Seleção legends list 🇧🇷, here's why

  14-06-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Vini Jr. joins Seleção legends list 🇧🇷, here's whyVinicius Júnior joined a list packed with Seleção LEGENDS by scoring Brazil’s first goal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.A list that includes, for example, Zagallo, Pelé, Romário, and Ronaldo.They also scored Brazil’s first goal in a World Cup edition. 📹 Brazil draw with Morocco📲 Endrick, Casemiro and a 'shock' on social media mark Brazil’
  
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• World Cup 2026: Vinícius Júnior finds the equalizer as Brazil ties 1-1 with Morocco

  14-06-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — On a scorching Saturday evening at MetLife Stadium, Brazil and Morocco played to an entertaining 1-1 draw in the first match of Group C pool play.The Atlas Lions were quick out of the gate, dominating possession in the first 15 minutes of the match and looking like the stronger side. Morocco was eventually rewarded with a goal in the 21st minute from forward Ismael Saibari, who chipped a perfect throughball over Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker.Brazil responded q
  
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• 📹 Brazil draw with Morocco in 2026 Cup opener

  14-06-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Brazil draw with Morocco in 2026 Cup openerThis Saturday (13), the Brazilian National Team made its debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.The first half was very tense, with the Africans opening the scoring through Saibari.But Vini Jr stepped up to score a stunner and level things up. And according to Opta, if Vini Jr scores for the Brazilian National Team, you can bet on a win coming (which didn’t happen today!).Th
  
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• World Cup 2026: Haiti vs Scotland lineups – McTominay, Ferguson and Adams represent Serie A

  14-06-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Haiti vs Scotland lineups – McTominay, Ferguson and Adams represent Serie AScotland face Haiti in their World Cup opener with a strong Serie A presence throughout the starting eleven.Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay leads the line from midfield, flanked by Bologna’s Lewis Ferguson, while Torino striker Che Adams starts up front alongside Lawrence Shankland.Haiti field no players with Serie A connections in their starting eleven.BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 12:
  
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• Qatar stun Switzerland late on to snatch first ever World Cup point

  14-06-2026 01:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Qatar scored a stoppage-time equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their World Cup Group B opener at Levi’s Stadium.Breel Embolo’s first-half penalty looked to have been enough to see the Swiss start with a somewhat laboured win, but Qatar captain Boualem Khoukhi crashed in a late header to secure the 2022 hosts a first point in the World Cup finals, with Fifa later confirming it was a Miro Muheim own goal.The Swiss had plenty of support in Santa Clara, but there appeare
  
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• England’s first day at World Cup base in Kansas City threatened by tornado warning

  14-06-2026 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A tornado and severe storm threatened to disrupt England’s first day in Kansas City after arriving at their World Cup base.Thomas Tuchel’s side touched down in the Midwest on Saturday lunchtime after a day and a half off in Florida and held a community training session at their Swope Soccer Village base at 5pm local time (11pm BST).The sun was still searing when the squad took to the field, with temperatures at 30 degrees Celsius, but a tornado warning was put out for parts of the ci
  
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• Silencing critics 🤫 Vinícius kicks off Brazil's World Cup with a stunner

  14-06-2026 01:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Silencing critics 🤫 Vinícius kicks off Brazil's World Cup with a stunnerAfter what has been an enthralling first half of football at New York New Jersey Stadium, it's all square between Brazil and Morocco on Saturday.But, after a stunning opener from the Moroccans, Carlo Ancelotti's side needed someone to step up... and Vinícius Júnior did just that.
  The Real Madrid superstar cut inside, glided past his defender, and sent a powerful, curling effort into the top-right
  
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• Rate the players in Brazil v Morocco

  14-06-2026 00:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Brazil's World Cup Group C opener against Morocco - which you can follow here - is now under way.You can rate both sets of players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.World Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCEverything you need to know about the World Cup
  
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• 📹 Vini scores a screamer to rescue Brazil: what to change at half-time?

  14-06-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Vini scores a screamer to rescue Brazil: what to change at half-time?Brazil’s debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been tense — much more than anyone imagined.
  That’s because Brazil got off to a rough start, being run ragged while Morocco completely controlled the game.So much so that Brazil only managed to threaten in the 13th minute, when Igor Thiago missed his header from inside the six-yard box.But the Africans opened the scoring with a brilliant goal from Saibari
  
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• 🎥 Highlights of the shock: Qatar make World Cup history v Switzerland

  14-06-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Highlights of the shock: Qatar make World Cup history v SwitzerlandA long, disappointing match between Switzerland and Qatar still had a spectacular twist in store just seconds before the final whistle. To the astonishment of the Swiss, the Qataris claimed their first-ever World Cup point. But see for yourselves: After this last-minute disappointment, the "Nati" is now really under pressure...This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the ori
  
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• 🔥 Morocco dominate, but Brazil rejoice thanks to Vinicius magic!

  14-06-2026 00:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Morocco dominate, but Brazil rejoice thanks to Vinicius magic!Word has gotten around in recent years that Morocco can really play football. It’s no coincidence that the “Atlas Lions” are the reigning World Cup fourth-place finishers and African champions.That news apparently reached Brazil and Carlo Ancelotti as well. Because against the North Africans, the record world champions played like underdogs from the very start — and paid the price for it.After a super
  
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• Watch as Vinicius Junior brilliantly equalises for Brazil against Morocco

  14-06-2026 00:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil face Morocco in Group C at World Cup - watch live coverage at the top of pageBBC Radio 5 Live commentary also available via 'watch & listen' tabSaibari cleverly chips Morocco into lead before Vinicius brilliantly levelsMatch being played at MetLife Stadium in New JerseyScotland & Haiti also in Group CWorld Cup team guides; Twenty new players to watch; New laws explained Watch as Vinicius Junior brilliantly equalises for Brazil against Morocco
  
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• Watch as Brazil and Morocco look for a winner in tight match

  14-06-2026 00:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil face Morocco in Group C at World Cup - watch live coverage at the top of pageBBC Radio 5 Live commentary also available via 'watch & listen' tabSaibari cleverly chips Morocco into lead before Vinicius brilliantly levelsMatch being played at MetLife Stadium in New JerseyScotland & Haiti also in Group CWorld Cup team guides; Twenty new players to watch; New laws explained Watch as Brazil and Morocco look for a winner in tight match
  
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• Was this offside? Fifa under pressure to release VAR images

  14-06-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Was Switzerland's Remo Freuler offside before he was brought down by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada?It is the question that remains unanswered.And it led to a penalty, converted by Breel Embolo, as the teams drew 1-1 in Saturday's World Cup Group B match in Santa Clara.Before the tournament, Fifa put a lot of stock in its new, enhanced semi-automated offside system.World football's governing body scanned every player at the World Cup to create unique, lifelike avatars of each one.It was suppos
  
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• Fifa is ‘a dictatorship’ fumes Gary Neville after World Cup offside controversy

  14-06-2026 00:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Neville has labelled Fifa “a dictatorship” after a failure to release a VAR replay used to decide a tight semi-automated offside call during Switzerland’s draw with Qatar at World Cup 2026.In the first half of the Group B clash, Switzerland were awarded a penalty when Remo Freuler was clattered by Qatari goalkeeper Mahmud Abunada. Replays suggested that Freuler may have been offside from Breel Embolo’s header forward before he was fouled but a VAR review determined t
  
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• England World Cup chef stopped from boarding train due to kitchen knives

  14-06-2026 00:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England’s team chef was stopped from boarding a train due to his cooking knives in another extraordinary turn of events in their pre-World Cup preparations.The Three Lions have been racked by disruption in the lead-up to their Group L opener against Panama on 17 June, with their Kansas City base seeing equipment stolen from it on the eve before the team’s arrival.And in another revelation, the Daily Mail has revealed that the setup’s chef, who has been central to the players&rs
  
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• Brennan hails 'tiny margins' after win over Derry

  14-06-2026 00:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Meath manager Robbie Brennan hailed his side's resilience and composure after they edged past Derry in a dramatic All-Ireland SFC Round 2B clash at Celtic Park.The Royals boss said post-match that he "knew we were at that level" despite recent provincial and All-Ireland championship defeats to Westmeath and Cork.Meath won a chaotic encounter 1-24 to 1-20 after a tense second half that saw both sides reduced to 13 men following a flurry of black cards, but Brennan said his players had already pro
  
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• Qatar score third-latest equaliser in World Cup group stage history 🤯

  13-06-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Qatar score third-latest equaliser in World Cup group stage history 🤯If you're a neutral fan, you would have loved what Qatar (ranked 56th) pulled off on Saturday. It looked as though Julen Lopetegui's team would be walking away with zero points in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, but that was until they finally found their touch. And in the 94th minute!
  Boualem Khoukhi was on high alert in the box and leapt highest to send a darting header beyond goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and t
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Remain Confident About Recruiting This Premier League Defender: Should De Zerbi Snap Him Up?

  13-06-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Remain Confident About Recruiting This Premier League Defender: Should De Zerbi Snap Him Up?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Tottenham Hotspur remain confident about recruiting Brighton and Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke this summer. It has been claimed that Spurs are eyeing a move to secure the services of the Dutch centre-back in this transfer window.Van Hecke’s Solid Season In The Premier LeagueThe 26-year-old had a solid campaign at B
  
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• Leeds United Make U-Turn On 28-Year-Old: What’s The Perfect Decision From Farke?

  13-06-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Make U-Turn On 28-Year-Old: What’s The Perfect Decision From Farke?The rumour mill can be put to bed. Leeds United are not reviving their interest in Douglas Luiz this summer. According to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, the club have officially stepped back from the Brazilian midfielder, who celebrated his 28th birthday back in May. He is currently returning to Juventus after a string of highly underwhelming loan spells, first at Nottingham Forest and most recently b
  
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• World Cup 2026: Qatar steals 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Boualem Khoukhi's late goal in extra time

  13-06-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Under hot conditions at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Switzerland appeared on its way to winning its 2026 World Cup opener over Qatar that was more of a one-sided effort than the score might indicate. But six minutes of added time made a crucial difference. Boualem Khoukhi headed in a crossing pass from Ahmed Al-Ganehi in the fifth minute of stoppage time to stun Switzerland for a 1-1 draw in a match that the Swiss controlled from nearly start to finish. Instead, Qatar steals a poin
  
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• 🎥 Miss and you pay... Switzerland watch Qatar snatch historic draw

  13-06-2026 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Miss and you pay... Switzerland watch Qatar snatch historic drawAnother FIFA World Cup group has completed its opening round. After Canada earned its first-ever World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia, Switzerland faced Qatar at Levi's Stadium in California.The European side controlled the game and had the upper hand until stoppage time in the second half.Then Qatar found the equalizer for 1-1, producing the tournament's first major upset.A result that left the group wide o
  
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• 🎥 Miss and you pay... Switzerland watch Qatar level in historic match

  13-06-2026 23:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Miss and you pay... Switzerland watch Qatar level in historic matchAnother FIFA World Cup group has completed its opening round. After Canada earned its first-ever World Cup point with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia, Switzerland faced Qatar at Levi's Stadium in California.The European side controlled the game and had the upper hand until stoppage time in the second half.Then Qatar found the equalizer to make it 1-1, delivering the tournament's first major upset.A result that left the g
  
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