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• 24 hours of talks changed Palestra's destination

  24-06-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea are set to make Atalanta defender Marco Palestra their first signing for new boss Xabi Alonso, for a fee in excess of £43m.Palestra had been expected to join Italian champions Inter Milan following a successful loan spell at Cagliari last season, where he was named Serie A's best defender.However, after 24 hours of talks, the Premier League club have emerged as the 21-year-old's preferred destination, as sources in Italy claim Inter could not match Chelsea's offer on
  
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• Vinicius Junior stops fun and leaves Scots down... but are they out?

  25-06-2026 03:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  God bless the Tartan Army in all their beery magnificence. God bless them for their noise and colour and all-round cuddliness. God bless for charming the good people of Boston and Miami and earning a full page feature in Wednesday's O Globo, Brazil's best-selling newspaper.They tried to lift their team in Miami but a forklift truck couldn't have got Scotland's challenge off the ground, not while they defended as they did early on, not while they only stirred and forced five saves from Alisson in
  
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• Rate the players in Mexico v Czech Republic

  25-06-2026 03:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup match between Czech Republic and Mexico - which you can follow here - is 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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• 🤩 Total excitement! Neymar and Vini, the duo Brazil dreams of

  25-06-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤩 Total excitement! Neymar and Vini, the duo Brazil dreams ofThe Canarinha have found their smile again. Against Scotland, they won big and played beautifully.
  Brazil’s present belongs entirely to number “7.” Vinícius Jr. confirmed that he is in great form and led his national team with a brace.Besides the rout, Neymar also made headlines, as he officially wore his country’s shirt again after a long and tortuous injury ordeal. With this version of Vini
  
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• 'Think we're going home' - Clarke & McGinn rue Scotland mistakes

  25-06-2026 02:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland will have to wait until potentially the early hours of Sunday to find out if their World Cup campaign will continue, but midfielder John McGinn suspects that is "unlikely" and head coach Steve Clarke suspects they are "going home".Knowing a draw would almost certainly be enough to reach the last 32, Steve Clarke's side suffered a chastening 3-0 defeat by Brazil to finish third in Group C.The Scots have three points and a minus three goal difference and now must wait until the other grou
  
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• Steve Clarke abandons post-match interview after just 23 seconds

  25-06-2026 02:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland manager Steve Clarke abandoned his post-match interview with BBC presenter EilidhBarbour after just 23 seconds following a 3-0 loss to Brazil which leaves his team’s World Cup campaign in the balance. Vinicius Junior scored twice and Matheus Cunha once as the Scots were swept aside in Miami primarily due to their own defensive mistakes. That leaves them in third place in Group C with a goal difference of -3 and means they must wait for other results to see if they have made it int
  
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• Scotland sweating on fitness of Andy Robertson ahead of uncertain World Cup future

  25-06-2026 02:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland are sweating over the fitness of captain Andy Robertson as they await the conclusion of the group stage to determine if they have done enough to qualify for the knockout rounds of the World Cup 2026. A 3-0 defeat to Brazil in their final group game in Miami has hurt Scotland’s chances of progression but their tally of three points could yet be enough to send them into the last-32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams.Should they get there, they may need to play their first e
  
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• Viral sensation Merlin the duck denied entry to stadium ahead of Mexico game

  25-06-2026 02:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Merlin the duck, an unexpected folk hero of the World Cup 2026, was ultimately denied entry to Mexico City's stadium on Wednesday for Mexico's match against the Czech Republic, despite a wave of public support. The beloved bird, who had captured hearts across social media, became a sensation, with supporters campaigning for him to attend the game alongside his family.In less than two weeks, Merlin's journey saw him go from waddling through the capital's streets during Mexico's opening victory to
  
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• Vinícius Júnior Gets 9.5/10 | Brazil Players Rated After Their Thumping 3-0 Win Vs Scotland In The FIFA World Cup 2026

  25-06-2026 02:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinícius Júnior Gets 9.5/10 | Brazil Players Rated After Their Thumping 3-0 Win Vs Scotland In The FIFA World Cup 2026Pure, liquid football. Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil booked their spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages with a bruising, brilliant 3-0 demolition of Scotland. Under the heavy, humid Florida sky, the Seleção didn’t just win; they ran the show from the first whistle to the last, securing top spot in Group C with a game to spare.Scotland
  
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• Watch as South Africa take on South Korea in Monterrey

  25-06-2026 02:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico face Czech Republic at Mexico City Stadium South Africa take on South Korea at Estadio MonterreyMexico have already won group, others all vying for runners-up spot Watch as South Africa take on South Korea in Monterrey
  
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• Morocco beat Haiti to progress as runners-up

  25-06-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupMorocco 4 - 2 Haiti FTGessime Yassine scored Morocco's fourth in dramatic win [Getty Images]Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scored late goals for Morocco to deny Haiti their first-ever World Cup point in Atlanta.Morocco pegged the Caribbean nation back twice - thanks to goals from Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari - before Rahimi scored with 12 minutes to go and Yassine secured the victory.The win was not enough for Morocco to top Group C as Brazil comfortably beat Scotland in M
  
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• What each team need to make World Cup knockouts

  25-06-2026 02:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Japan need a point against Sweden on Thursday to secure an automatic place in the last 32 [Getty Images]With the final round of group fixtures now under way the path to the World Cup final on 19 July is starting to take shape.But with 32 of the 48 teams advancing to the knockout rounds, new tie-breaker rules, and a table of third-placed teams to keep track of, staying across the various permutations is far from simple. As it stands, England, sitting top of Group L, and Scotland, who finished thi
  
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• Third-place rankings: How they stand in race to reach World Cup knockout stages

  25-06-2026 02:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The group stage of World Cup 2026 is nearing a conclusion and the battle is on for a place in knockout stages, with eight third-placed sides heading through to the last 32 – and Scotland face a nervous wait.For the first time in the World Cup’s history, 48 nations are competing in the tournament. They were divided into 12 groups of four, with co-hosts USA, Mexico and Canada all given top-seed status in the draw. The 12 group winners and 12 runners-up will automatically go through to
  
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• Who was the pick of Scotland's players again?

  25-06-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Scotland fell to a 3-0 Group C defeat to Brazil in Miami to leave their hopes of qualifying for the last 32 of the World Cup in real danger.BBC Sport Scotland's Andy Burke was in Miami Stadium and rates how each Scotland player performed.And you can let us know how you rated them below.Scotland's starting XIAngus Gunn – Caught in no-man's land for second goal, but produced a string of huge saves to keep the score down and possibly keep Scotland in the World Cup. 6Nathan Patterson &nda
  
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• 📅 Find out when Brazil’s next World Cup match will be

  25-06-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📅 Find out when Brazil’s next World Cup match will beBrazil is in the World Cup knockout stage and is now waiting to find out its next opponent.But we already know when and where the national team will take the field to fight for a place in the round of 16.Carlo Ancelotti’s team will be back in action next Monday (29), at 2 p.m.The opponent will be the runner-up from Group F, where the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden are still in the race to qualify.The final round of this gro
  
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• 📅 Find out when Brazil’s next World Cup match is

  25-06-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📅 Find out when Brazil’s next World Cup match isBrazil is in the World Cup knockout stage and is now awaiting the decision on its next opponent.But we already know when and where the Seleção will take the field to fight for a spot in the round of 16.The team coached by Carlo Ancelotti will be back in action next Monday (29), at 2 p.m.The opponent will be the runner-up in Group F, which still has the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden in the race for qualification.The fina
  
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• 🎥 Vini delivers, Neymar debuts in the Copa and 🇧🇷 storm into knockouts

  25-06-2026 02:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Vini delivers, Neymar debuts in the Copa and 🇧🇷 storm into knockoutsFIFA World Cup 2026 is increasingly becoming Vinicius Júnior’s stage.Thanks to his two goals — which could have been three — the Brazilian National Team is heading to the first knockout round of the FIFA World Cup as the leader of Group C.Check out the match highlights below:Playing at Hard Rock Stadium, Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 this Wednesday (24). They reached seven points
  
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• Can Scotland still qualify for the knockout rounds and who will they play?

  25-06-2026 02:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland remain on the brink of making history after finishing third in Group C following a 3-0 defeat to Brazil but fate is out of their hands. Vinicius Junior struck first after a mistake from Scott McKenna. The defender was caught in possession by Rayan who prodded the ball across to Vinicius for a simple tap-in after rounding the goalkeeper. Vini Jr then nodded in a second goal on the stroke of half-time and Matheus Cunha scored a third on the hour mark. Steve Clarke’s side defeated Ha
  
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• 2026 World Cup Group C: Brazil beats Scotland to win group and put Scotland's knockout round chances in peril

  25-06-2026 02:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil took advantage of some horrible Scotland turnovers in a 3-0 win to lock up Group C of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday.Scotland entered the game hoping to minimize the damage from a loss as much as possible if it couldn't get an upset win or a draw. And damage minimization became paramount almost right away, when Rayan's pressure forced a Scott McKenna turnover deep in Scotland's half and Vinícius Júnior scored in the seventh minute.BRAZIL TAKES THE EARLY LEAD! 🇧
  
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• Why Vinicius Jr’s goal for Brazil against Scotland was controversially disallowed by VAR

  25-06-2026 01:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland enjoyed a huge reprieve during the first half of their decisive World Cup 2026 group match against Brazil when Vinicius Junior had what would have been his second goal of the match ruled out following a VAR review.Scotland – who headed into the Group C finale needing a point to all-but seal passage to the World Cup knockouts for the first time in their history, while a narrow defeat would at least keep their hopes alive – already trailed 1-0 in Miami when Vini Jr capitalised
  
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• Best half the summer⁉️ Morocco & Haiti play out insane opening 45 minutes

  25-06-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Best half the summer⁉️ Morocco & Haiti play out insane opening 45 minutesWhat have we just witnessed?!World Cup minnows Haiti twice took the lead, and Morocco twice equalised in what has been a truly enthralling first half in Atlanta.
  The opening goal came from a lovely team move from Haiti, with Lenny Joseph pulling off a deft, backheel finish after just ten minutes played.In spite of Joseph's brilliance, the opener was awarded as an own-goal to Yassine Bounou.Morocco equalised
  
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• Best half of the summer⁉️ Morocco & Haiti play out insane opening 45 minutes

  25-06-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Best half of the summer⁉️ Morocco & Haiti play out insane opening 45 minutesWhat have we just witnessed!?World Cup minnows Haiti twice took the lead, and Morocco twice equalised in what has been a truly enthralling first-half in Atlanta.
  The opening goal came from a lovely team move from Haiti, with Lenny Joseph pulling off a deft, backheel finish after just ten minutes played.In spite of Joseph's brilliance, the opener was eventually awarded as an own-goal to Moroccan keeper Ya
  
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• Why Vinicius Jr’s goal for Brazil against Scotland was disallowed after controversial VAR reprieve

  25-06-2026 01:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland enjoyed a huge reprieve during the first half of their decisive World Cup 2026 group match against Brazil when Vinicius Junior had what would have been his second goal of the match ruled out following a VAR review.Scotland – who headed into the Group C finale needing a point to all-but seal passage to the World Cup knockouts for the first time in their history, while a narrow defeat would at least keep their hopes alive – already trailed 1-0 in Miami when Vini Jr capitalised
  
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• What was that madness? Vini Jr's disallowed goal takes over social media 🎥

  25-06-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What was that madness? Vini Jr's disallowed goal takes over social media 🎥Delivering a standout performance in Miami, Vini Jr. could already have celebrated a hat-trick against Scotland this Wednesday (24). But the refereeing took center stage at Hard Rock Stadium. 
  Was it a foul?The incident in question happened in the 22nd minute.Vini Jr. won the ball off Hendry and beat Gunn for the second time in Miami. Referee César Ramos, in charge on the pitch, was calle
  
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• Watch as hosts Mexico take on Czech Republic

  25-06-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico face Czech Republic in Group A at World CupMatch being played at Mexico City Stadium in MexicoSouth Africa take on South Korea in other Group A fixtureMatch being played at Estadio Monterrey in Mexico Watch as hosts Mexico take on Czech Republic
  
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• Liverpool Face Sporting Director Uncertainty After Hughes Report

  25-06-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Face Sporting Director Uncertainty After Hughes ReportRichard Hughes Exit Claim Raises Fresh Questions Around Liverpool StructureLiverpool Face Another Off-Pitch TestLiverpool’s summer has already carried the familiar weight of transition, ambition and uncertainty. Now, according to Sacha Tavolieri, the club may soon face another significant change behind the scenes, with sporting director Richard Hughes expected to leave after the summer transfer window.The report claims Hughes
  
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• 📸 First goal since 1974: World Cup squad goes wild

  25-06-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 First goal since 1974: World Cup squad goes wildThe fans can hardly contain themselves! How could they? Their team has just scored its first World Cup goal in an incredible 52 years. Lenny Joseph struck for underdog Haiti after the first two World Cup matches against Scotland and Brazil had passed without a goal of their own, making it 1-0 against Morocco in the 10th minute with a backheel. An absolute highlight for the fans!📸 Darrian Traynor - 2026 Getty ImagesԂ
  
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• 🔥 Vini Jr. hits insane World Cup milestone with Brazil

  25-06-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Vini Jr. hits insane World Cup milestone with BrazilVinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior is calling this FIFA World Cup “his.”He opened the scoring for Brazil against Scotland this Wednesday (24).And he reached one of THOSE milestones.He became just the fifth Brazil player to score at least one goal in all three group-stage matches of a World Cup. 
  Thanks, McKenna!Vini’s third goal at this World Cup came with a little help from McKe
  
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• 🔥 Vini Jr. hits absurd World Cup mark with Brazil

  25-06-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Vini Jr. hits absurd World Cup mark with BrazilVinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior is calling this FIFA World Cup his own.He reached a major milestone by opening the scoring for Brazil against Scotland this Wednesday (24).He became just the fifth Brazil player to score at least one goal in all three group-stage matches of a World Cup. 
  Thank you, McKenna!Vini’s third goal at this World Cup came with a little help from McKenna.He made a mistake
  
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• World Cup 2026: Qatar's Assim Madibo receives 5-match ban for tackle that broke leg of Canada's Ismaël Koné

  25-06-2026 00:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An unfortunate challenge gone wrong at the 2026 World Cup has resulted in a five-match ban for Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo, whose tackle from behind broke the leg of Canada's Ismaël Koné during the teams' group stage match Thursday.In the moment, an immediately remorseful Madibo was shown a red card. On Wednesday, FIFA's disciplinary committee imposed the suspension for serious foul play, a decision subject to appeal.Madibo, who was clearly shaken up by the gruesome injury he cause
  
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