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• Barcelona captain one step away from securing exit from club – report

  25-06-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain one step away from securing exit from club – reportFC Barcelona are close to resolving one of the most complicated transfers of the summer, one that threatened to drag on for much longer.According to AS, club captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is close to finalising a one-year loan to Dutch club Ajax, with Michel playing a key role in the operation after briefly working with him at Girona.For Barça, this is a major step towards clearing the overcrowding in goal. The clu
  
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• USA suffer late defeat to Turkey but eye Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout stage

  26-06-2026 06:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The US conceded a goal in added time to end their perfect record at this year’s World Cup. Photograph: Marcio J Sanchez/APThe US men’s national team have already made history this summer. They scored the most goals they ever have in a single World Cup game, won two straight games for the first time in the tournament, and wrapped up top spot in an evenly-matched Group D with a game to spare.On Thursday evening they faced a far more familiar foe: World Cup adversity. And in the key mom
  
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• USA undone by late Turkish sucker-punch but nippy Pulisic cameo maintains momentum

  26-06-2026 06:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the insignificant continental battle of the North American hosts, Mexico stand on top after three rounds. The question now is: who can stay in the heat of battle the longest? It is undeniable that any World Cup is a better spectacle when a second-tier host nation comes to the party: be it Sweden in 1958, South Korea in 2002 or Russia in 2018. The beauty of this year’s tournament is that there are three and while all of them have progressed rather comfortably to the last-32 , only the Me
  
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• From 42% to 5.26% - how Scotland's World Cup hopes are fading

  26-06-2026 06:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In just over 24 hours, Scotland's chances of reaching the World Cup knockouts for the first time have dropped from 42% to just 5.26%.They require four teams to finish third in their groups but have a worse record than them - and results elsewhere have not helped Steve Clarke's side's hopes.Losing 3-0 to Brazil in their final group-stage game dealt a substantial blow to their chances as they only managed to pick up three points from the group stage, whereas four would likely have sent them throug
  
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• World Cup Group D: USMNT loss to Türkiye doesn't alter first-place finish; Australia, Paraguay advance

  26-06-2026 06:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States men's national team has officially won Group D at the World Cup, even though they ended the group on a brutal low note.Technically, the USMNT didn't need anything heading into Thursday's game against Türkiye. The team had already locked up Group D as a group winner, putting themselves onto a favorable path in the knockout. But the last-minute 3-2 loss is a bit of a gut punch to the U.S. team's confidence, which had been sky-high ahead of the matchup.Türkiye, which was
  
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• The six World Cup results Scotland need to qualify for knockout stages

  26-06-2026 06:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland‘s World Cup hopes are on the brink after finishing third in Group C following a 3-0 defeat to Brazil - and their fate is out of their hands. Steve Clarke’s side defeated Haiti in their opening match before a slim 1-0 loss to Morocco. A dispiriting defeat to Brazil left them with just three points and a goal difference of -3, as well as an agonising wait to determine if they’ll make it into the knockout rounds. From 12 groups only the best eight third placed finishers w
  
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• 👆 Goodbye to Serie A? Club keen on Santiago Giménez

  26-06-2026 06:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👆 Goodbye to Serie A? Club keen on Santiago GiménezIt’s no secret that the Mexican striker’s spell at Milan did not go as expected. The transfer market is starting to move, and the Italian club would be willing to let him go.Several reports indicate that Porto would be looking to secure the services of “Bebote,” but nothing has been confirmed so far. Will the Portuguese league suit the Mexican striker better?This article was translated into Englis
  
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• USMNT player ratings versus Turkiye — Who took their World Cup chance before Round of 32?

  26-06-2026 06:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "The U.S. just went 29 minutes in a game against a decent European side where I forgot these was a chance they could lose."That was a text I sent to a friend after Turkiye nearly re-found their lead late in Thursday's 2026 World Cup group stage finale for Group D in California. Wow, how far the USMNT have come in the last 6-8 months. This was a team that changed 10 starters and still hung with a team originally favored to win the group.We've buried the lede here, though, as the Yanks depth wasn'
  
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• See Groups D, E and F tables and the knockout ties already set

  26-06-2026 06:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  See Groups D, E and F tables and the knockout ties already setAnother day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end in the early hours of this Friday (26).And it was a historic day for Ivory Coast and Ecuador, who reached the knockout stage of the tournament for the first and second time, respectively.That was made possible by wins for the Africans and the South Americans over Curaçao (2-0) and Germany (2-1), respectively.Later, Brazil learned its opponent for the round of 32 after Japan
  
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• Groups D, E and F tables and the knockout ties already set

  26-06-2026 06:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Groups D, E and F tables and the knockout ties already setAnother day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end in the early hours of this Friday (26).And it was a historic day for Ivory Coast and Ecuador, who reached the tournament’s knockout stage for the first and second time, respectively.That was made possible thanks to victories for the Africans and the South Americans over Curaçao (2-0) and Germany (2-1), respectively.Later, Brazil learned its opponent for the Round of 32 aft
  
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• 📸 Can he clone himself?! FIFA president at two matches at once?

  26-06-2026 05:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Can he clone himself?! FIFA president at two matches at once?Many things are known about FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Only few of them are positive.However, the idea that the 56-year-old Swiss can be in two places at once is probably not something many football fans had on their bingo card.On Thursday evening, photos circulated on social media showing the official at the matches between Germany and Ecuador and between Ivory Coast and Curaçao.The catch: both games took p
  
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• Who are Bosnia and Herzegovina? Cheat sheet, analysis on the USMNT's Round of 32 foe at the World Cup

  26-06-2026 04:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TORONTO, ONTARIO — Bosnia and Herzegovina have emerged as the official Round of 32 opponent for the United States men's national team at the 2026 World Cup, and that makes it the perfect time to tell a decent story or two about their team while we analyze what the USMNT will face on July 1 in California.I spent some time amongst the Zmajevi supporters back on Matchday 1 of this tournament when they walked into Toronto Stadium and nearly ruined the first home World Cup game in the history o
  
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• 🥳 And they say it's only football! National holiday in Ecuador after win

  26-06-2026 04:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥳 And they say it's only football! National holiday in Ecuador after winFollowing Ecuador’s historic 2-1 victory over Germany, the impact of the win went far beyond sports altogether.In a decision that has taken the entire nation by surprise, President Daniel Noboa officially decreed that this Friday will be a national holiday throughout the country."Thanks to the players and the coach who, despite the criticism, the insults, and the hard times they went through, managed to bounce
  
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• Japan and Sweden book spots in round of 32 after dull draw in Group F climax

  26-06-2026 03:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Japan and Sweden booked their places in the knockout phase of the World Cup as they drew 1-1 in their final Group F clash in Dallas.The point sends Japan through in second place behind the Netherlands with Sweden top of the third-place teams, dealing another blow to Scotland’s hopes of reaching the last 32.Celtic’s Daizen Maeda headed wide in a first half of few clear chances, Japan gradually getting on top without delivering the decisive final ball.Yukinari Sugawara drove in a low s
  
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• 2026 World Cup Group F: Netherlands tops group with win over Tunisia as Japan and Sweden draw

  26-06-2026 03:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In a competitive Group F, it's the Netherlands who ends up on top, securing the group after a dominant 3-1 win over Tunisia. Meanwhile, a 1-1 draw between Japan and Sweden leaves the group standings intact with Japan finishing second and Sweden ending in third place. Both are set to advance to the knockout round.The Netherlands took the lead over Tunisia thanks to a very hot start. In the third minute, Oranje defender Denzel Dumfries' cross forced an own goal from Tunisian captain Ellyes Skhiri.
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Netherlands top group as last-32 opponents revealed

  26-06-2026 03:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Netherlands top group as last-32 opponents revealedTijjani Reijnders starred in a largely dominant Netherlands 1-3 win over Tunisia on Thursday night to secure top spot in Group F.Ronald Koeman’s side raced into the lead before the three-minute mark when Denzel Dumfries’ dangerous cross forced an own goal from Tunisia captain Ellyes Skhiri, before Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey tapped in a Virgil van Dijk knockdown.The Oranje dictated tempo with ease
  
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• The seven World Cup results Scotland need to qualify for knockout stages

  26-06-2026 03:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland‘s World Cup hopes are on the brink after finishing third in Group C following a 3-0 defeat to Brazil - and their fate is out of their hands. Steve Clarke’s side defeated Haiti in their opening match before a slim 1-0 loss to Morocco. A dispiriting defeat to Brazil left them with just three points and a goal difference of -3, as well as an agonising wait to determine if they’ll make it into the knockout rounds. From 12 groups only the best eight third placed finishers w
  
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• 👀 Brazil discover rival for first World Cup knockout tie

  26-06-2026 02:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Brazil discover rival for first World Cup knockout tieBrazil already know who they will face in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup.Vini Jr., Matheus Cunha & Co. will take on Japan in their first knockout match of the tournament. Japan finished second in Group F after drawing 1-1 with Sweden this Thursday (25) — see how the bracket looks below. 
  The match will be played next Monday (29) at NRG Stadium in Houston, with kickoff at 2pm (Brasília time).The winn
  
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• 👀 Brazil discover first World Cup knockout rival

  26-06-2026 02:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Brazil discover first World Cup knockout rivalBrazil already knows who it will face in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup.Vini Jr., Matheus Cunha & Co. will take on Japan in their first knockout match of the tournament. Japan finished second in Group F after drawing 1-1 with Sweden this Thursday (25) — see how the bracket shaped up below. 
  The match will be played next Monday (29) at NRG Stadium in Houston, with kickoff at 2 p.m. (Brasília time).The winner
  
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• 🔥 Historic! Ecuador joins Brazil and Argentina's club v Germany

  26-06-2026 02:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Historic! Ecuador joins Brazil and Argentina's club v GermanyEcuador’s victory over Germany not only secured qualification for the next round, but they also achieved something that only Brazil and Argentina had managed before.
  Throughout the entire history of the World Cups, the various South American nations have played a total of 20 official matches against Germany, with Brazilians and Argentines being the only South Americans who had ever beaten the Germans.Ecuador are dreamin
  
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• World Cup 2026: Christian Pulisic won't start for USMNT's group stage finale against Türkiye

  26-06-2026 02:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Pulisic is on the bench for the United States men's national team match against Türkiye on Thursday night in Los Angeles. Cristian Roldan, who is nursing a quadriceps ailment, is out for the match.The 27-year-old Pulisic has not played since suffering a left calf injury during the first half of the USMNT's World Cup opening win over Paraguay on June 12. He had worked on the side during training sessions with athletic trainers and was close to returning for the team's 2-0 win over
  
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• Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador

  26-06-2026 02:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sebastian Beccacece took charge of Ecuador in August 2024 [Getty Images]When referee Mary Victoria Penso blew the final whistle in New Jersey, Ecuador Sebastian Beccacece clambered over the stadium barriers to celebrate with his family.The head coach embraced his loved ones. Germany had been beaten. It was an emotional moment for Beccacece, for whom the final group-stage fixture could have been his last game in charge of Ecuador. The Argentine tactician had said beforehand that he expected to st
  
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• 'We could call it racist' - Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger comments

  26-06-2026 02:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Emerse Fae led Ivory Coast to Africa Cup of Nations glory in 2023 [Getty Images]Comments from former Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about Ivory Coast's "wild" playing style could be considered racist, says their manager Emerse Fae.Schweinsteiger, speaking before Germany beat Ivory Coast in their 2026 World Cup Group E match, said Fae's team were "a bit African football" and "not so conditioned by tactics".Asked about these comments after Ivory Coast qualified for the World Cup knockou
  
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• 😳 Say what? Vasco move for Rio rival's manager

  26-06-2026 02:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 Say what? Vasco move for Rio rival's managerCurrent Botafogo coach, Portuguese manager Franclim Carvalho has become a Vasco target to replace Renato Gaúcho.The information was first reported by Canal do TF and also by ge.According to ge, Vasco director Admar Lopes has already met with Samantha Longo, who is serving as the club’s legal intervenor, to discuss the matter.The then-president of Vasco’s SAF, Pedrinho, was removed from office on the 23rd following a decisio
  
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• 😳 Say what? Vasco in talks to hire coach from Rio rivals

  26-06-2026 02:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 Say what? Vasco in talks to hire coach from Rio rivalsCurrent Botafogo head coach, Portuguese manager Franclim Carvalho has become a target for Vasco to replace Renato Gaúcho.The information was first reported by Canal do TF and also by ge. According to ge, Vasco director Admar Lopes has already met with Samantha Longo, who is serving as the club’s legal administrator, to discuss the matter.The then-president of Vasco’s SAF, Pedrinho, was removed from his position on
  
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• World Cup 2026: FIFA revokes credentials of Paraguayan broadcaster after profane on-air rant against Gianni Infantino, referee

  26-06-2026 01:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jorge Chipi Vera is out of the 2026 World Cup. But he can't say he didn't get his money's worth.The Paraguyan broadcaster had his World Cup credentials revoked by FIFA earlier this week following an expletive-filled rant during his country's match against Türkiye on Friday.Vera was incensed after a referee Ivan Barton issued a red card to Paraguay's Miguel Almirón in the first half. Almirón appeared to have said something to Türkiye's Mert Müldür while covering
  
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• How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV

  26-06-2026 01:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is well and truly under way with the group stages nearing a conclusion. It is the biggest World Cup in history with 48 teams taking place.Here's a list of the games and where you can watch and listen to them in the UK. How to follow on the BBCThere will be 54 matches shown live on the BBC, including the final on 19 July, with 92 games on BBC Sounds and every single match covered on the BBC Sport website and app.World Cup fixtures and gro
  
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• Rate the players in Japan v Sweden

  26-06-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup match between Japan and Sweden - 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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• Manchester City get their man as their first signing of the summer is now agreed

  26-06-2026 01:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City get their man as their first signing of the summer is now agreedIt has always appeared that the first order of business in the summer transfer window for Manchester City was completing a deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The England international has long seemed to be the ideal fit for City’s midfield due to his combination of elite technical ability and his superb work out of possession, particularly his ability to win duels. Manchester City have been in
  
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• Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time

  26-06-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupCuraçao 0 - 2 Ivory Coast FTIvory Coast reached the knockout stages for the first time in World Cup history thanks to a Nicolas Pepe double as they eliminated minnows Curacao.The Ivorians needed just a point to reach the round of 32, having exited at the group stage in their three previous World Cup appearances.And they settled their nerves with a goal after just seven minutes as Curacao's defenders were caught out at the back and dispossessed by Yan Diomande, who squared fo
  
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