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• Cup surprise? USA go to 6️⃣ points and advance, watch 🎥

  19-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cup surprise? USA go to 6️⃣ points and advance, watch 🎥The second team to do much more than secure a place in the pre-Round of 16 stage of the FIFA World Cup is another host nation.After Mexico kept its 100% record and stamped its ticket, the United States beat Australia 2-0 this Friday (19) at Lumen Field, in Seattle.That took them to six points, alone at the top of Group D.They are heading to the knockout stage of a World Cup for the seventh time.
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• When do Scotland play Brazil? What do they need to reach World Cup knockouts?

  20-06-2026 02:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland’s hopes of advancing at the World Cup are hanging in the balance - as they now prepare for their final group game against Brazil in Miami. The Tartan Army’s worst fears from the opening 1-0 win against Haiti were realised almost as soon as Scotland kicked off against Morocco. Scotland knew they couldn’t afford another disjointed performance, but were nevertheless stunned by Ismael Saibari’s thumping finish after just 70 seconds. Scotland struggled to recover from
  
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• Pundits split over Scott McTominay penalty decision after Scotland suffer World Cup blow

  20-06-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland were enraged not to receive a late penalty in their World Cup defeat to Morocco though pundits could not agree on whether the decision was a correct one.In the 82nd minute, Scott McTominay went down under the challenge of Neil El Aynaoui, who stuck out a leg and tripped up the Scot as he carried the ball into the box, with Morocco leading 1-0.Replays showed that the Morocco midfielder did not make contact with the ball and only nicked the man, with ITV’s referee specialist Christi
  
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• 📸 Cristiano Ronaldo sends message after scandal in Portugal

  20-06-2026 02:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Cristiano Ronaldo sends message after scandal in PortugalCristiano Ronaldo broke his silence amid the controversy within the Portugal national team and, through his social media, left a clear message:"Focus on what you can control," wrote "El Bicho," alongside an image that sums up his legacy in football history. After his World Cup debut, CR7 received heavy criticism for his "individualistic" performance on the pitch, and the controversy flared up when João Neves said:"We
  
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• Messi Points The Way For South American Teams After Mixed World Cup Start For Conmebol

  20-06-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Messi Points The Way For South American Teams After Mixed World Cup Start For ConmebolFor all the excitement surrounding CONMEBOL representatives ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the opening round of fixtures delivered mixed emotions.Argentina looked every bit the defending champions, and Colombia announced themselves as genuine contenders, but elsewhere, there was frustration.Brazil and Uruguay were unable to find top gear, Ecuador were punished for their wastefulness, and Paraguay were dominated.P
  
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• World Cup 2026: Morocco scores quickly versus Scotland, hangs on for 1-0 win in Group C

  20-06-2026 02:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morocco took very little time to score the first goal of the match to take a 1-0 lead over Scotland. With 1:10 elapsed in the match, Ismael Saibari took a pass down the right side from Brahim Díaz and blasted a kick past Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn before the 2’ mark. It was the fastest goal scored thus far in the 2026 World Cup. However, as quickly as Saibari scored, his goal wasn’t among the 10 fastest scored in World Cup history. Here are the 10 quickest scores, led by T
  
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• USMNT Clinch Knockout Spot, Taylor Twellman Says Quarterfinals or Bust & Turkiye Awaits

  20-06-2026 01:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeChristian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to the USMNT's 2-0 victory over Australia that officially sends the Americans to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CBS Sports analyst Taylor Twellman joins the show to break down the performance and explain why expectations have now changed for Mauricio Pochettino's side. Taylor shares why he believes it's "quarterfinals or bust" for the USMNT, rates Pochettino's tournament
  
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• How presenter's Messi error caused outrage in Argentina

  20-06-2026 01:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi drew level with Miroslav Klose at the top of the all-time World Cup goalscoring list after his hat-trick against Algeria [Getty Images]An Argentine television presenter has resigned after falsely reporting that the father of Lionel Messi had died during Argentina's first World Cup game. Florencia Pena made the claim during a live broadcast on Argentine streaming channel Luzu TV following Argentina's opening group game win over Algeria. "I don't want to bring bad news, but Messi's fa
  
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• The Super Bowl winner's son stepping into spotlight with USA

  20-06-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Back in September 1996, Antonio Freeman's performance lit up the American football stage as his two touchdowns helped the Green Bay Packers to an impressive win at the Seattle Seahawks.Months later he became a Super Bowl winner - the highest accolade an NFL player can achieve.Fast forward almost 30 years and the name Freeman is creating headlines in Seattle once again but this time in a different sport, with his son Alex scoring his first World Cup goal on Friday to help the USA to a 2-0 win aga
  
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• Ismael Saibari makes World Cup waves on eve of Bayern move 🇲🇦

  20-06-2026 01:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ismael Saibari makes World Cup waves on eve of Bayern move 🇲🇦Bayern Munich will have enjoyed what they've seen from Ismael Saibari at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and so will have Morocco fans and even the neutral ones!
  The Bundesliga giants submitted their interest for the current PSV Eindhoven player ahead of this summer's tournament and he's impressed on the global stage. Saibari, who can play as a forward or an attacking midfielder, first scored the opener in Morocco's 1-1 d
  
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• Ronaldinho Gaúcho 'returns' to football to invest in Italian club

  20-06-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronaldinho Gaúcho 'returns' to football to invest in Italian clubRonaldinho Gaúcho is “returning” to football.But the Wizard, now 46, will not come out of retirement.He will be an investor in Ravenna, which will return to compete in Italy’s Serie C in the upcoming season. Ronaldinho is also expected to take part in a celebratory match, which should be one of the marketing initiatives involving the Wizard. His presence at the launch of the new kits of the
  
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• Ronaldinho Gaúcho returns to football to invest in Italian club

  20-06-2026 01:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronaldinho Gaúcho returns to football to invest in Italian clubRonaldinho Gaúcho is "back" in football.But the Wizard, now 46 years old, will not be coming out of retirement.He will be an investor in Ravenna, which will return to compete in Italy’s Serie C in the upcoming season. Ronaldinho is also expected to take part in a celebratory match, which should be one of the marketing initiatives involving the Wizard. His presence at the launch of the new kits of the clu
  
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• USA feeling soccer fever as they breeze past Australia into World Cup knockouts

  20-06-2026 01:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States are through to the last 32 of the World Cup after they eased to a comfortable 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle.An own goal by Australia’s Cameron Burgess after 11 minutes set the co-hosts on their way and Alex Freeman headed home a second before half-time for Maurico Pochettino’s team, who now need just a point from their final match to ensure they top Group D.Both sides had won their opening matches, but it was the US who looked the team best equipped to go deep i
  
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• Thousands of UK criminals hit with World Cup drinking ban: ‘One slip up could send them to jail’

  20-06-2026 01:01 via yahoo.com
  A World Cup drinking ban is being enforced on 7,300 criminals through hi-tech ankle tags, the Ministry of Justice has announced. Some 5,000 offenders, either released from prison or serving a community sentence, had the alcohol-sensitive tags already fitted when the tournament started, with a further 2,300 expected to be given them over the course of the event. The tags analyse a wearer’s sweat 24 hours a day and send probation officers an alert if they have a drink, with the devices able
  
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• 📋 How many changes? Brazil 🇧🇷 named to face Haiti

  20-06-2026 01:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 How many changes? Brazil 🇧🇷 named to face HaitiIt is a more-than-decisive Friday night (19) for the Brazil national team at the FIFA World Cup.They will face Haiti shortly, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Lincoln Financial Field.The match is in Philadelphia and is valid for the second round of Group C in the competition.Spain’s Alejandro Hernández will referee. TV Globo, SporTV and getv, CazéTV and SBT will broadcast it.
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• Why is Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi being booed at the World Cup?

  20-06-2026 00:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi was booed during his team’s World Cup group game against Scotland in Boston.Hours before kick-off,a French appeals court confirmed that Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.The PSG defender, who was part of the French side’s Champions League glory in May, had appealed a February decision by an investigative judge. That ruling followed recommendations from public prosecutors that Hakimi should face trial.Morocco's defender Achraf Hakimi before kick-off
  
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• World Cup 2026: Where does goal by Morocco's Ismael Saibari rank among fastest in tournament history?

  20-06-2026 00:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  To say Morocco got off on the right foot in its match against Scotland at the 2026 World Cup doesn't quite cover it. Just over one minute into the match, Ismael Saibari took a pass down the right side from Brahim Díaz and blasted a kick past Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn. The ball went into the net just 70 seconds after the match had kicked off.Take a look at this absolute fireball from Saibari:It's the fastest goal scored at the 2026 World Cup so far (by several minutes), but where does
  
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• Where does Morocco’s strike against Scotland rank among fastest World Cup goals?

  20-06-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland were left stunned by the fastest goal of World Cup 2026 so far as Morocco sprinted into the lead 70 seconds after kick-off.Ismael Saibari leathered past Angus Gunn to open the scoring during in lightning-quick fashion, with Grant Hanley mistiming his step up to allow the forward to run clean through and fire home.Follow live: Scotland behind against Morocco at World Cup after just 70 secondsIt is the earliest a player has scored in a World Cup match since Alphonso Davies struck in the 2
  
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• FIFA denies Ochoa the LEGACY badge

  20-06-2026 00:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA denies Ochoa the LEGACY badgeGuillermo Ochoa is not considered by FIFA to be part of the select “Legacy” club, and it decided not to award him the distinctive patch for players who have played in five to six World Cups.  Paco Memo was called up for: Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, Qatar 2022, and United 2026; however, he only saw action in three of them. According to FIFA regulations, a player will be considered to have participated in s
  
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• Romano: Brighton Push Spurs Again for £45m Luka Vušković Deal

  20-06-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano: Brighton Push Spurs Again for £45m Luka Vušković DealBrighton Push Tottenham Over Luka Vušković TransferFresh Bid Signals Serious Brighton IntentBrighton have moved again for Luka Vušković, and this time the numbers tell their own story. Credit to Fabrizio Romano for the original information, with the reported package now worth £45m including add-ons.For Brighton, this is not casual interest. It is a statement of intent. A £42m fixed
  
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• 📸 Goal at Mach 3! Bayern new boy nearly wrecks Scotland's goal

  20-06-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Goal at Mach 3! Bayern new boy nearly wrecks Scotland's goalBayern have landed a really good player for the future. At the World Cup, Ismael Saibari is showing why the Munich club are willing to spend big money on the Moroccan. In his Atlas Lions’ second group match against Scotland, the 25-year-old scored the fastest goal of the tournament so far. It took him just 71 seconds to net his second goal of the competition. Even more impressive than the time between kickoff a
  
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• Hull KR claim battling win over Leigh Leopards

  20-06-2026 00:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull KR remain unbeaten at home this season [Getty Images]Betfred Super LeagueHull KR (10) 22Tries: Burgess, Hiku, Whitbread, Leyland Goals: Martin 3Leigh (4) 8Tries: Alick-Wiencke, HodgsonReigning Super League champions Hull KR battled to a deserved win over Leigh Leopards.The home side took the lead through Joe Burgess' 17th try of the season and Peta Hiku's score added to their advantage, before Jacob Alick-Wiencke got the away side on the scoreboard to make it 10-4 at the break.The Robins lo
  
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• USMNT player ratings: No Pulisic, no problem as Yanks cruise past Australia

  20-06-2026 00:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The USMNT is through to the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup after improving to 2-0-0 with a 2-0 victory over Australia on Friday, and the American fans are starting to believe in their boys — and with very good reason.USA 2-0 AUSTRALIA — Video highlights & recapFolarin Balogun is a genuine star at center forward, Chris Richards is the undisputed big dog in defense, and Christian Pulisic's absence (calf injury) was hardly felt by the USMNT.USMNT player ratings vs Australia in Wo
  
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• USMNT player ratings: No Pulisic, no problem as USA cruises past Australia at World Cup

  20-06-2026 00:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The USMNT is through to the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup after improving to 2-0-0 with a 2-0 victory over Australia on Friday, and the American fans are starting to believe in their boys — and with very good reason.USA 2-0 AUSTRALIA — Video highlights & recapFolarin Balogun is a genuine star at center forward, Chris Richards is the undisputed big dog in defense, and Christian Pulisic's absence (calf injury) was hardly felt by the USMNT.USMNT player ratings vs Australia in Wo
  
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• Ipswich Seek Stability with Blue-Co Head Coach Appointment

  19-06-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Seek Stability with Blue-Co Head Coach AppointmentGary O’Neil to Ipswich: Smart Move or Calculated Gamble?Ipswich Move Quickly After McKenna ExitIpswich Town appear to be edging closer to a new era. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, the club are working to finalise the appointment of Gary O’Neil as their new head coach, with an announcement potentially arriving next week.O’Neil, 43, would arrive as Kieran McKenna’s replacement after a remarkable four-an
  
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• Brandt keen on Roma but more clubs involved

  19-06-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brandt keen on Roma but more clubs involvedJulian Brandt is one of the names on Roma’s radar to strengthen their midfield for next season. The German midfielder, whose contract with Borussia Dortmund is expiring, represents an attractive opportunity given his international experience and the possibility of a free transfer.According to TEAMtalk, Roma have already initiated direct contact to understand the possibilities of the deal, receiving initial positive feedback from the player. Brandt
  
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• England face fitness concerns over Saka, Rashford and Rice before World Cup clash with Ghana

  19-06-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England are facing a series of injury concerns ahead of their second World Cup game against Ghana on Tuesday. Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford are all doubts before the Group L match in Boston.Saka and Rashford came off the bench to combine for England’s fourth goal in their 4-2 win against Croatia, which came after Declan Rice had been replaced with a hamstring injury.Thomas Tuchel confirmed Saka is unlikely to start the game with Ghana as England continue to manage his long-s
  
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• Big wins for Blues, Glens and Reds in Women's Premiership

  19-06-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leaders Glentoran made it four wins from four to start their Women's Premiership campaign as they beat Crusaders 4-2 at Seaview.The Glens raced into a three-goal lead at the break in north Belfast courtesy of a double from Gracie Conway either side of a goal from Northern Ireland international Aimee Kerr.The Crues fought back with two goals from Mia Fitzsimmons and Rebecca Mann, but Conway completed her hat-trick in injury-time to seal the win.Cliftonville also maintained their 100% winning reco
  
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• Juventus contact Dybala’s agent but no chance of return

  19-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus contact Dybala’s agent but no chance of returnPaulo Dybala is waiting to renew his contract with Roma. These are tense hours to reach a new agreement with the Giallorossi, as Gian Piero Gasperini has publicly stated his continued focus on Dybala. Sporting director D’Amico, who is now formally operational after receiving a waiver from the Lega Serie A, is also working in the 11 days leading up to the start of July to find a solution with the Argentine star.The only club curre
  
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• Borussia Dortmund stalling talks for Matias Soule

  19-06-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund stalling talks for Matias SouleRoma faces a crucial summer transfer window: before they can make any incoming transfers, they will need to complete a major departure. This decision is dictated by Financial Fair Play requirements and the need to rebalance the books, at a time when sporting strategies must necessarily intertwine with financial ones. The hottest names on the market remain Matías Soulé and Manu Koné, considered the players with the greatest app
  
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