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• FEATURE | Three things learned as France get off to a winning start against Senegal with a much-improved second half showing

  16-06-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Three things learned as France get off to a winning start against Senegal with a much-improved second half showingIn their first encounter since 2002, France were hoping to get one over on Senegal after the African nation pulled off a shock the last time they both met at the World Cup. The opening fixture for Les Bleus at the FIFA World Cup 2026 marks only the second time the two nations have faced off against each other.  Following a poor performance in the first half, France rec
  
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• One potential departure from Manchester City could create an issue of its own

  18-06-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One potential departure from Manchester City could create an issue of its ownIt has been reported that the future of Ruben Dias attempted Manchester City is in doubt. Sam Lee has reported for The Athletic that Real Madrid have an interest in signing Manchester City’s defensive leader, who is thought to be a player that could leave City this summer. It remains to be seen if Real Madrid will pursue a move for Ruben Dias this summer. However, if City did sell Dias, it would create a leadershi
  
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• World Cup panic meter: Brazil, Spain and Portugal all dropped points. Who should be most concerned?

  18-06-2026 07:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All 48 teams have played one game at this World Cup, meaning it’s time to overreact to 90 minutes of soccer!Entering the tournament, six teams formed the top tier of favorites. Three of those teams won as expected in their openers, with the star of each scoring at least two goals in a multiple-goal win against a team considered second- or third-best in the group.France got two goals from Kylian Mbappé in a 3-1 win over Senegal. Lionel Messi’s hat trick powered Argentina’
  
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• From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first game

  18-06-2026 07:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Argentina kicked off their World Cup defence with an emphatic win - but are not the best side at this World Cup so far, according to our BBC Sport experts.We've brought together a small team of journalists who, between them, have watched every side's opening game.And they have ranked all 48 teams at the tournament, from first to last.Do you agree with their decisions? Make your comments below.1-101. FranceGroup I. Beat Senegal 3-1.Lived up to pre-tournament hype with rampant second
  
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• 🎥 Bellingham's really feeling it: England fans bring goosebumps!

  18-06-2026 07:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Bellingham's really feeling it: England fans bring goosebumps!Is this it? Will the World Cup trophy really come to England this summer?The Three Lions’ opening match was certainly promising. Against Croatia, Thomas Tuchel’s team delivered a strong performance and won 4–2.Harry Kane and co. very deservedly received applause from their once again numerous traveling fans after the match.The stadium DJ also showed perfect instinct in that moment, playing the absolute bang
  
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• 🎙️ We can face any rival: the best of Aguirre's press conference

  18-06-2026 06:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️ We can face any rival: the best of Aguirre's press conferenceThe Mexican National Team faces its second Group A match at the 2026 World Cup. After beating South Africa 2-0 in its opener, El Tri will take on South Korea this Thursday, June 18, at Guadalajara Stadium. Despite the excitement of the home fans, head coach Javier Aguirre urged caution.
  “Vasco’s” message and analysis of the opponentAt the pre-match press conference, the Mexican manager stressed the i
  
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• How Jude Bellingham won over Thomas Tuchel to become England’s World Cup No 10

  18-06-2026 06:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Jude Bellingham walked off the pitch, a familiar tune rang out from the public address system inside the giant Dallas Stadium. England fans sang along to “Hey Jude” as Bellingham walked towards the tunnel, waving to the crowd, embracing his teammates, taking the adulation in his stride.This was ostensibly Harry Kane’s night, scoring two goals which took him level with Gary Lineker’s tally of 10 at World Cups. But perhaps the evening meant more to Bellingham, a player w
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC breakfast: Giroud 👏 shock in Norway 🥵 Da Fonseca 🇦🇷

  18-06-2026 06:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC breakfast: Giroud 👏 shock in Norway 🥵 Da Fonseca 🇦🇷Olivier Giroud’s class 👏After being stripped of the title of the all-time top scorer for Les Bleus, Olivier Giroud sent a little message to Kylian Mbappé via LOSC’s Twitter account. Nice!Da Fonseca loses it over Messi’s hat-trick 😅You may have missed it in the middle of the night, but during Messi’s hat-trick with Argentina against Algeria,
  
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• 😱 CR7: horror numbers, is he still an asset for Portugal? 🇵🇹

  18-06-2026 06:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 CR7: horror numbers, is he still an asset for Portugal? 🇵🇹Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t obliged to answer Messi, or at least he didn’t have to do it with a hat-trick: pulling it off would have been even more epochal than what we saw in Argentina-Algeria. 
  But from his pride, hidden yet never completely so, we were all expecting something more. And surely CR7 himself had imagined this Portugal-DR Congo match differently: like those skiers who mime the entire
  
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• From a chance birth in Brooklyn to the World Cup: Folarin Balogun’s American story

  18-06-2026 06:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IRVINE, Calif. — First things first: Folarin Balogun did not end up watching Netflix after his two-goal World Cup debut, after all."I couldn't find anything good to watch," he said in a Yahoo Sports interview Monday.So no Netflix, as he had suggested he would do upon returning to the USMNT's oceanside resort following the 4-1 romp over Paraguay on Friday at SoFi Stadium.And no collective reveling, either."We're still in camp and we're still focusing on the next game," he said. "We're in an
  
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• World Cup commentator Warren Barton ‘dripping with blood’ after being hit by projectile at Uzbekistan v Colombia

  18-06-2026 06:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warren Barton was hit by a beer during his World Cup 2026 commentary duties in Colombia’s 3-1 win over Uzbekistan while “dripping with blood.”Barton was at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City to team up with Jacqui Oatley during the Fox broadcast. Luis Diaz had inspired Los Cafeteros to victory, assisting the opener and scoring a second either side of Abbosbek Fayzullaev’s historic first goal for Uzbekistan at a World Cup.And Jaminton Campaz sent the Azteca wild in stoppage
  
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• Man City World Cup 2026 Watch: Abdukodir Khusanov’s Uzbekistan fall short in group-stage opener

  18-06-2026 06:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City World Cup 2026 Watch: Abdukodir Khusanov’s Uzbekistan fall short in group-stage openerAbdukodir Khusanov played the full 90 minutes as Uzbekistan suffered a 3-1 defeat to Colombia in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Wednesday night.Crystal Palace‘s Daniel Munoz gave Néstor Gabriel Lorenzo‘s side a vital lead on the cusp of half-time in Mexico City in the Group K game.However, a valiant Uzbek spell saw Abbosbek Fayzullaev level proceedings on the hour mark but
  
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• 🔝 MVPs of the day: Wednesday’s best at the World Cup

  18-06-2026 06:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝 MVPs of the day: Wednesday’s best at the World CupAnother day at the FIFA World Cup has come to an end, and we have two new winners of the trophy for best player of their respective matches.Joao Neves, the first of many...If there is one footballer who arrived at this tournament in great form, it has been the PSG midfielder.Although today’s result was a bitter one, he was able to score his first goal for the Portugal national team, and thanks to his goal, they at least earn
  
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• 🔝 Day’s MVPs: Wednesday’s best at the World Cup

  18-06-2026 06:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝 Day’s MVPs: Wednesday’s best at the World CupAnother day at the FIFA World Cup has come to an end, and we have two new winners of the trophy for best player in their respective matches.Joao Neves, the first of many...If there is one footballer who arrived at this tournament in great form, it has been the PSG midfielder.Although today’s result was bittersweet, he was able to score his first goal for the Portugal national team and, thanks to his goal, they at least earn
  
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• Luis Diaz ignites Colombia to breathtaking victory over Uzbekistan at electric Azteca Stadium

  18-06-2026 06:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Second-half goals from Luis Diaz and Jaminton Campaz gave Colombia a 3-1 victory over debutants Uzbekistan as the last two teams began their World Cup 2026 campaign.Abbosbek Fayzullaev had equalised Daniel Munoz’s first-half opener in Mexico City, but Bayern Munich’s Diaz put them ahead before Campaz’s late header finally saw off a battling Uzbekistan.A physical start to the match saw Colombia’s Johan Mojica booked after just seven minutes, the South Americans enjoying mo
  
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• 🚨 Reports: Betting fraud claims! Germany rival arrested before World Cup

  18-06-2026 06:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Reports: Betting fraud claims! Germany rival arrested before World CupDisturbing news from the world of football: As reported by, among others, 'The Athletic' and 'ABC', a World Cup star may have been involved in match-fixing ahead of the World Cup.According to the reports, Elye Wahi was briefly detained by French police on May 29. The accusation: Wahi is said to have deliberately picked up a yellow card two weeks earlier during Nice’s match against Metz. Police subsequently open
  
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• Diaz helps Colombia beat World Cup debutants Uzbekistan

  18-06-2026 06:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupUzbekistan 1 - 3 Colombia FTDaniel Munoz has helped Crystal Palace win the FA Cup, Community Shield and Conference League in the past two seasons [Getty Images]Colombia made a winning return to the World Cup by defeating debutants Uzbekistan, with former Liverpool forward Luis Diaz and Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz among the goalscorers.After failing to qualify for the 2022 competition, Colombia secured a victory at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City to move top of Group K.Mu
  
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• Colombia beat Uzbekistan to go top of Group K

  18-06-2026 06:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colombia beat Uzbekistan to go top of Group KPortugal under threat?Colombia claimed their first win of the 2026 World Cup!Los Cafeteros won 3-1 against Uzbekistan on Thursday morning in their opening match of the tournament, as Uzbekistan were playing the first World Cup game in their history.Abdukodir Khusanov and his teammates showed some promising things, but in the end it was the South American side that took all three points.Daniel Muñoz, Crystal Palace's Colombian right-back, opened
  
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• End of matchday 1! See the Group K and L standings 🎥

  18-06-2026 06:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  End of matchday 1! See the Group K and L standings 🎥This Wednesday (17) saw the end of the first round of the World Cup group stage.The day featured another standout performance from a major star, with Harry Kane scoring twice in England’s win over Croatia.In the other match in the group, Ghana beat Panama with a goal in second-half stoppage time.But the day’s schedule began with a frustrating result for Portugal, who were held to a draw by DR Congo.In the final match of this
  
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• Colombia survive scare to beat Uzbekistan in cup opener, watch goals 🎥

  18-06-2026 06:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colombia survive scare to beat Uzbekistan in cup opener, watch goals 🎥Colombia beat Uzbekistan in the final match of the first round of the World Cup group stage.The 3-1 scoreline in favor of the South Americans was sealed in dramatic fashion in Mexico City.
  The score was level in the 20th minute of the second half when Luis Díaz scored the goal that put Colombia back in front.Daniel Muñoz and Jaminton Campaz also found the net for Colombia.Abbosbek Fayzullaev scored Uzbeki
  
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• World Cup Day 8 What to Watch: The second round of group stage play gets underway for Canada and Mexico

  18-06-2026 06:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup continues Thursday with Groups A and B in action.Here's what you need to know for Day 8 of the World Cup.Czechia vs. South AfricaThursday, June 18 | 12 p.m. ET | Atlanta | TV: FoxOdds: Czechia (-125), South Africa (+340), Tie (+260)This is a must-win for both teams after both teams lost their openers. South Africa fell 2-0 to Mexico in the first game of the World Cup while Czechia lost 2-1 to South Korea.South Africa will be without both midfielders Sphephelo Sithole and Themb
  
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• World Cup 2026: Colombia beats Uzbekistan behind Luis Diaz's brilliant debut

  18-06-2026 06:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It briefly got a bit more complicated than expected, but Colombia began its 2026 World Cup with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan on Wednesday.Colombia was heavily favored against Uzbekistan, a team playing its first World Cup game in history, and entered the game with a golden opportunity to grab control of Group K after Portugal's shocking tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo earlier Wednesday.That all bore out throughout the first half, in which the ball barely entered Colombia's side of the
  
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• Marsch bullish before Qatar match as Canada prepare to welcome back Alphonso Davies

  18-06-2026 06:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alphonso Davies is set to make his 2026 World Cup debut.Photograph: Elizabeth Ruiz Ruiz/Getty ImagesAsked how he’s handling the scrutiny of coaching a World Cup co-host – where even apparently insignificant comments can end up in the headlines – Jesse Marsch was quick to flash a grin.“Maybe we’ll get through this one without creating news cycles,” Marsch quipped a day before his Canada team welcome Qatar to Vancouver for a pivotal Group B clash. The teams are
  
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• What are the patches on some shirts at the World Cup?

  18-06-2026 05:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane has a patch on the sleeve of his England shirt that none of his team-mates has [AFP via Getty Images]When England began their World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday, viewers may have spotted something a little different about Harry Kane's shirt.That's because on the sleeve below the tournament badge was a golden patch, something none of his other Three Lions' team-mates were wearing.Why was Kane's shirt different? Well, the patch is only allowed to be worn by players who have
  
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• Watch as Diaz restores Colombia's lead against World Cup debutants Colombia

  18-06-2026 05:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Radio 5 Live commentary also available via 'watch & listen' tab Fayzullaev heads in Uzbekistan equaliser but Diaz restores leadMunoz volleys brilliant openerUzbekistan's rise to the World CupPortugal & Congo DR also in Group KTeam guides; World Cup 2026 new laws; Premier League top scorers Watch as Diaz restores Colombia's lead against World Cup debutants Colombia
  
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• England’s possible route to the World Cup 2026 final

  18-06-2026 04:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel is hoping to end England’s 60 years of hurt on the global stage and inspired a winning start for the Three Lions at the World Cup 2026 by defeating Croatia 4-2.Goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford proved too much for Croatia in Dallas.Top spot could prove invaluable for Thomas Tuchel and his side, meaning a win against Ghana could offer valuable rest in the final game with Panama.Thomas Tuchel’s side begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia (
  
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• 😱Watch out for the cameraman: Khusanov’s viral moment of the night

  18-06-2026 04:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱Watch out for the cameraman: Khusanov’s viral moment of the nightUzbekistan are not having a good time, but they are still holding on to the draw through the sacrifice of their defenders.
  Clearly, the standout figure in that low block is Khusanov, the Manchester City defender, who has not only been very good, but has also given us the viral moment of the night.Lucho Díaz broke free down the wing and, with his sliding challenge, Khusanov also took out the cameraman, who need
  
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• Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks

  18-06-2026 04:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There were boos from England and Croatia fans when the game was paused for hydration breaks on Wednesday [AFP via Getty Images]England may have made the ideal start to their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory against Croatia on Wednesday but there were still boos during the match.They weren't directed at the players or the officials. Instead, they were targeted at a controversial addition to games for this tournament - hydration breaks.There are two pauses per game - one in the middle of
  
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• 💥After red card v Mexico: harsh ban for South African Zwane

  18-06-2026 04:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥After red card v Mexico: harsh ban for South African ZwaneSouth Africa’s debut at the 2026 World Cup left serious consequences for the makeup of its squad. FIFA’s disciplinary committee handed attacking midfielder Themba Zwane a three-match suspension after he was shown a red card in the 2-0 defeat to Mexico.
  A sending-off surrounded by controversyZwane had come on 15 minutes into the second half in an attempt to turn the score around, but his involvement ended abruptly in t
  
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• Ghana score 95th-minute winner to deny Panama first World Cup point

  18-06-2026 03:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupGhana 1 - 0 Panama FTPanama and Ghana had played out a match of few chances [Getty Images]Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada.With six minutes added on at the end of match of few chances, Brandon Thomas-Asante raced down the left, beat his marker, and squared the ball for Yirenkyi, who tapped in. The result was harsh on Panama, who had matched the four-time African champions in only their fourth World
  
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