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• Defender Perry signs new long-term contract

  26-06-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coventry City defender Callum Perry has signed a new long-term deal to extend his stay at the club.The 20-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at National League side Rochdale, where he made 25 appearances and scored a penalty in the play-off final at Wembley to help them seal a spot in League Two - having agonisingly missed out on automatic promotion to York City on the last day.A product of the Sky Blues' academy set-up, the centre-back has featured for under-18s and captained
  
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• Stats: Barcelona superstar avoids World Cup suspension with masterclass performance vs Uruguay

  27-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stats: Barcelona superstar avoids World Cup suspension with masterclass performance vs UruguaySpain wrapped up their FIFA World Cup group-stage campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Uruguay, but the scoreline only tells part of the story. The match was played at a frantic pace, filled with heavy challenges, heated moments and plenty of tension, with Barcelona midfielder Pedri once again emerging as one of Spain’s standout performers.The result secured top spot for Spain and ensured
  
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• Journalist: Tottenham Eye Liverpool Forward As Reds Face Major Summer Decision

  27-06-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Tottenham Eye Liverpool Forward As Reds Face Major Summer DecisionCody Gakpo Transfer Talk Grows as Tottenham Eye Liverpool ForwardLiverpool Face Fresh Gakpo QuestionTottenham’s summer rebuild appears to have taken another ambitious turn, with Alfredo Pedullà reporting that Spurs are considering Cody Gakpo as one of two major attacking targets.According to Pedullà, “The Tottenham he has no intention of stopping at Tonali.” The Italian journalist adds t
  
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• Iran’s knockout status hangs by a thread after most dramatic – and agonising – World Cup moment so far

  27-06-2026 07:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For an Iran squad whose simple presence at these World Cup Finals was a precariously run thing for so many months, the continuation of their unprecedented journey in North America is hanging, like so many others, by an excruciating 24-hour thread. But only after the most enthralling – and agonising – seven minutes of stoppage time you will ever see. For West Ham in May, see Iran in June: glorious goalscoring moments at the death taken away in the cruellest of ways. It seemed time sto
  
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• World Cup Day 17 What to Watch: Harry Kane aims for England goals record; Ronaldo, Portugal seek Group L crown

  27-06-2026 07:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup group stage concludes on Saturday with Groups J, K and L in action.This is the last day before the knockout round begins and there is plenty still left to be the decided. The Round of 32 bracket is almost filled and with three groups remaining, we will get answers and matchups by the end of the day.Here's what you need to know for Day 17 of the World Cup.Panama vs. EnglandSaturday, June 27 | 5 p.m. ET | East Rutherford, N.J. | TV: FoxOdds: Panama (+1600), England (-650), Tie (
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Jeremy Doku and Belgium put New Zealand to the sword in Vancouver

  27-06-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Jeremy Doku and Belgium put New Zealand to the sword in VancouverBelgium and Jeremy Doku finally delivered on their tournament potential, dismantling New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver to secure top spot in Group G on goal difference.Leandro Trossard set the tone with an opener on 28 minutes before doubling his tally just after the break and Kevin De Bruyne added a third on 66 minutes to put the result beyond doubt.Romelu Lukaku – goalless heading into this game &n
  
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• Scotland's World Cup hopes at 0.42% - these are results they need

  27-06-2026 07:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In just over 48 hours, Scotland's chances of reaching the World Cup knockouts for the first time have dropped from 42% to just 0.42%.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 highlights: Spain KO Uruguay, Cape Verde dream on

  27-06-2026 07:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: Spain KO Uruguay, Cape Verde dream onThere was plenty happening again at the World Championship on Saturday night.European champions Spain needed just a single goal from Alex Baena after a Muslera blunder to seal top spot in the group and send Uruguay home.Cape Verde, meanwhile, is continuing to work stubbornly on its very own World Cup miracle. After another draw, they sensationally advance to the round of 32. Against Egypt, the World Cup newcomers were mostly th
  
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• The three World Cup results Scotland need to qualify for knockout stages

  27-06-2026 07:33 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 with only the most improbable set of results on the final day of group stage games sending them through.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
  
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• 🚨 World Cup: Senegal, Cape Verde... who’s in the last 32

  27-06-2026 07:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 World Cup: Senegal, Cape Verde... who’s in the last 32The Lions of Teranga can breathe easy!Relief for Senegal just a few hours after their emphatic win over Iraq (5-0).With Iran’s draw against Egypt (1-1), Pape Thiaw’s players are now guaranteed a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.They now join the list of the 28 other teams already qualified for the next round of the World Cup. Check out the full list below, with only four spots left to be claimed!South
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Belgium leapfrogs Egypt to win Group G while Iran experiences VAR heartbreak

  27-06-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No one can say the final matches of Group G at the 2026 World Cup weren't eventful.In the span of 30 minutes, Belgium, Egypt and Iran jostled for position in Vancouver and Seattle. The night began with Egypt leading the group. Then Belgium took the lead. Then Egypt took it back. Then Belgium again. The Belgians, previously one of the tournament's most disappointing teams after two draws, finally won the group on a goal by their all-time leading goal scorer, Romelu Lukaku.That wasn't the end of t
  
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• FC Breakfast: Dua Lipa x Roberto Martinez 😂, Kyks strikes again 😭

  27-06-2026 07:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FC Breakfast: Dua Lipa x Roberto Martinez 😂, Kyks strikes again 😭Roberto Martinez interrupted by... Dua Lipa 🤣It’s the day’s funniest moment. The Portugal coach’s press conference was interrupted twice by a Dua Lipa song. The scene lasted several minutes... much to Roberto Martinez’s delight, as he even swayed a little and Shazamed the song.📸 Mbappé’s unusual requestAn unusual moment during France-Norway: after being substitute
  
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• 🚨 Official: France's round-of-32 opponents are confirmed!

  27-06-2026 07:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: France's round-of-32 opponents are confirmed!This time, it’s official!There was very little suspense, and it’s now settled: France will face Sweden in the next round of the 2026 World Cup.This was confirmed thanks to Spain’s win over Uruguay (0-1) and the draw between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia (0-0).We even already know the date of France’s round of 16 match, which will be played on Tuesday night at 11 p.m. at MetLife Stadium in New York.So what do y
  
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• Boost for Arsenal as Newcastle consider bid for Nmecha to replace Guimaraes

  27-06-2026 07:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Boost for Arsenal as Newcastle consider bid for Nmecha to replace GuimaraesArsenal have been handed a massive boost in their pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, with football news reports claiming that the Magpies are already lining up a replacement.Newcastle are reportedly showing interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, spicing up what’s already one of the summer’s most interesting transfer sagas.While the Magpies insist that Bruno Guimaraes is not
  
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• Are the signs beginning to point towards the next midfield move for Manchester City?

  27-06-2026 07:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Are the signs beginning to point towards the next midfield move for Manchester City?Manchester City are in the market for another midfielder this summer. With only a medical to be completed by Elliot Anderson and official confirmation of City’s signing of the Nottingham Forest midfielder to come, finding another midfielder is high on Hugo Viana’s to-do list. Who that midfielder could be remains to be seen. It has now been reported by journalist Matteo Moretto that City have held talk
  
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• Late Iran winner ruled out as draw takes Egypt through

  27-06-2026 07:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Egypt face Iran in SeattleSaber gives Egypt lead before Iran level through RezaeianBelgium face New Zealand in VancouverTrossard gives Belgium first-half lead and grabs second after break, before De Bruyne adds third Just pulls one back late on but Lukaku responds immediately and Saelemaekers grabs late fifth Late Iran winner ruled out as draw takes Egypt through
  
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• Belgium thrash New Zealand to progress to last 32

  27-06-2026 07:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Egypt face Iran in SeattleSaber gives Egypt lead before Iran level through RezaeianBelgium face New Zealand in VancouverTrossard gives Belgium first-half lead and grabs second after break, before De Bruyne adds third Just pulls one back late on but Lukaku responds immediately and Saelemaekers grabs late fifth Belgium thrash New Zealand to progress to last 32
  
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• Is England vs Panama on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup clash

  27-06-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England still have work to do to ensure the most favourable draw in the World Cup knockouts as they face Panama in their group-stage finale.Thomas Tuchel’s side missed out on the chance to seal top spot in Group L a game early when they were held to a drab goalless draw against Ghana on Tuesday, failing to keep up momentum built from a fantastic opening display in the 4-2 over Croatia.With England now tied with Ghana on four points at the group’s pinnacle, their clash with Panama has
  
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• ⚠️Alarm bells keep ringing: Nico Williams could miss the World Cup

  27-06-2026 06:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️Alarm bells keep ringing: Nico Williams could miss the World CupSpain’s qualification for the next stage of the 2026 World Cup has left an extremely bitter taste. After Yéremy Pino’s serious injury was confirmed, alarm bells also rang around Nico Williams, who reportedly suffered a new muscular setback during the final stretch of the demanding match against Uruguay.
  A bleak outlookThe Athletic Club winger raised all the alarms when he left Guadalajara stadium wi
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: Dembélé routs Norway, Senegal stun Iraq

  27-06-2026 06:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: Dembélé routs Norway, Senegal stun IraqThe World Cup is continuing just as furiously as it started. In the French team's final group match against Norway, Dembélé once again left jaws dropping, as the PSG star almost single-handedly blasted the Scandinavians’ B team out of the stadium.At the same time, Senegal needed a win — and ideally a really big one — to keep their chances of advancing alive. Needed, done! In a str
  
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• 'I leave nothing' - the end of 'toxic' Bielsa's Uruguay reign

  27-06-2026 06:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcelo Bielsa had already confirmed he would step down as Uruguay boss after the World Cup [Getty Images]In substituting a national team hero at half-time before delivering a brutally honest self-reflection, the end of Marcelo Bielsa's tenure as Uruguay manager felt rather fitting.A 1-0 defeat by Spain in Guadalajara condemned the two-time World Cup winners to a humiliating second successive group-stage exit, and neatly summed up Bielsa's struggles as head coach.Like he did after draws with Sau
  
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• 🚨 World Cup: Tuchel confirms an England stalwart is out!

  27-06-2026 06:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 World Cup: Tuchel confirms an England stalwart is out!A huge blow.This Saturday evening, England must take on Panama to strengthen their position at the top of Group L.But 24 hours before kick-off, Thomas Tuchel announced some very bad news. His first-choice right-back, Reece James, has been ruled out for at least the Three Lions’ next match."Reece has a small issue with his thigh, a slight hamstring injury. He hasn’t been able to train over the last two days. He is now fol
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rodri and Spain qualify for knockout stage as Group H toppers

  27-06-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rodri and Spain qualify for knockout stage as Group H toppersSpain edged Uruguay 1-0 in Guadalajara to seal top spot in Group H and advance to the World Cup knockouts on Friday evening.Luis de la Fuente‘s side dominated the ball throughout, but a resilient Uruguayan defensive structure kept Rodri and co at bay for large portions of the match.The breakthrough arrived just before half-time when Alex Baena drove in a strike near the edge of the area that veteran
  
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• How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie

  27-06-2026 05:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde have reached the World Cup knockout stages on their debut appearance in the tournament [Reuters]Cape Verde have made history by becoming the smallest nation to reach the knockout stage at the World Cup.The prize for a side representing a group of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean will be to face defending champions Argentina in the last 32.Players huddled around a mobile phone on the pitch following their goalless draw with Saudi Arabia to watch the final moments of Spain's win over Ur
  
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• Cape Verde's magical World Cup run continues after draw with Saudi Arabia. Next up? Lionel Messi and Argentina

  27-06-2026 05:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Seconds after tying Saudi Arabia 0-0 on Friday night, players from Cape Verde, the third-smallest nation to ever play in the World Cup, huddled around a phone and waited for the end of Spain's win over Uruguay to go final for the dream to be real.Would the biggest underdog story of the 2026 World Cup continue for at least one more game?The answer was yes. And, somehow, Cape Verde is now an even bigger underdog.Thanks to a group stage campaign that included no wins and — most importantly &m
  
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• Uruguay boss Marcelo Bielsa explains stunning Fernando Muslera half-time change after howler against Spain

  27-06-2026 05:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fernando Muslera was hauled off at half-time by Uruguay boss Marcelo Bielsa to end a humiliating World Cup 2026 campaign during their 1-0 defeat to Spain.The Estudiantes shot-stopper has endured a nightmare campaign for La Celeste, with his mishandling of Alex Baena’s shot leading to Spain’s opener. Muslera’s latest error created history for the wrong reasons as the first time a goalkeeper has contributed three errors that have led to goals in one World Cup campaign since recor
  
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• Spain and Cape Verde reach knockouts as Scotland handed World Cup lifeline

  27-06-2026 05:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain finished at the top of Group H after outlasting Uruguay 1-0 in a fiery encounter at Guadalajara Stadium.With Uruguay desperate to avoid a second-straight group-stage exit, Spain looked much more comfortable in the early stages, though neither side were able to quickly get off the mark.That all changed in the 42nd minute however, when Spanish midfielder Alex Baena received a clean cross in the box and was able to get just enough touch on it to guide it towards the bottom right of the goal.U
  
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• The four World Cup results Scotland need to qualify for knockout stages

  27-06-2026 04:47 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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• England qualify for World Cup knockout stage

  27-06-2026 04:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England won their World Cup opener against Croatia but drew with Ghana [Getty Images]England's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup has been confirmed before they face Panama in their final group game on Saturday.The Three Lions sit on four points after two games - meaning they are at least guaranteed one of the eight third-placed qualification spots.Four other teams sit on four points - Sweden, Ecuador, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Paraguay - with four groups, including England's still to wr
  
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• 🥰 Thank you, football! Cape Verde’s qualification moves social media

  27-06-2026 04:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥰 Thank you, football! Cape Verde’s qualification moves social mediaIn a world of football where the millions (dollars, euros, pounds, and reais) are proving more and more "powerful" in competitions, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has shown that "dreaming costs nothing."Since June 11, when Mexico and South Africa kicked off the biggest national team tournament in history, for the first time with 48 teams, a new chapter has been written in the lives of players, coaches, and fans.And June 2
  
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