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• Germany and Ivory Coast name sides for Cup clash

  20-06-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany and Ivory Coast name sides for Cup clashThe national teams of Germany and Ivory Coast have announced their lineups for this Saturday’s (20th) match in the second round of the World Cup group stage.The clash in Toronto, Canada, pits two teams against each other that won their opening matches in the tournament.Whoever wins will take a big step toward advancing to the knockout stage as the top team in Group E.
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• 📸 Tim Payne celebrates his move to Olimpia!

  21-06-2026 03:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Tim Payne celebrates his move to Olimpia!Tim Payne makes his first statements after finalizing his signing with Paraguay’s Olimpia, after his name became a global phenomenon. "It wasn’t an easy decision, but it feels right. Olimpia is a great club with 48 league titles and three Copa Libertadores trophies. It’s a real step forward, and I can’t wait to put on this shirt and give it my all." The New Zealander also noted that it will be like coming home "
  
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• The Analytics Arms Race: How Expected Data and Player Performance Metrics are Reshaping Football

  21-06-2026 03:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Analytics Arms Race: How Expected Data and Player Performance Metrics are Reshaping FootballModern football clubs compete for far more than points and trophies, as information has become one of the sport’s most valuable assets. Today, recruitment teams, coaches, analysts and executives all rely on growing volumes of performance data to support important decisions throughout a season.The wider trend is reflected in the sports analytics sector itself, valued at approximately $5.7 billion
  
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• Rate the players in Ecuador v Curacao

  21-06-2026 03:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup match between Curacao and Ecuador - which you can follow here - is now 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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• Rice feels like he will get an assist at every corner

  21-06-2026 03:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice has made 74 appearances for England [Getty Images]Declan Rice feels like he will get an assist "every time" he takes a corner - and says England supporters should be "excited" for what is to come at the World Cup.England looked threatening from set-pieces during their 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening match of the tournament.Harry Kane's opening goal from the penalty spot came after Noni Madueke was fouled following a Rice cross - and the England captain headed home his second fr
  
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• 🤕 Raphinha isn't alone! Injuries keep ruling stars out in the Copa

  21-06-2026 03:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤕 Raphinha isn't alone! Injuries keep ruling stars out in the CopaThis Saturday (20), the CBF released an official statement confirming Raphinha’s muscle injury, suffered during the first half of the 3-0 win over Haiti on Friday (19).+ Brazil can count on Raphinha in a possible 2026 World Cup round of 16; understandBut the Brazil national team and Barcelona forward is not alone in the pain of, in the worst-case scenario, missing the rest of the World Cup.German player Nic
  
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• ‘Sorry, old habits!’ Gary Lineker jokes with Laura Woods during surprise ITV cameo at World Cup 2026

  21-06-2026 02:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Lineker was back in familiar territory on Saturday night as he returned to free-to-air TV and even kicked off his ITV stint with a brief cameo as a presenter.Lineker, who presented BBC’s Match of the Day for 26 years until he departed the corporation last May, was announced on Friday as a pundit for ITV’s coverage of Germany against Ivory Coast in Group E of the World Cup.However, Lineker started his appearance on ITV with a typically light-hearted moment after he started to pre
  
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• Julian Nagelsmann hints at Deniz Undav change after Germany striker inspires World Cup victory

  21-06-2026 02:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deniz Undav put himself in pole position to start for Germany moving forward at the World Cup 2026 after he scored two goals off the bench a thrilling comeback to beat Ivory Coast. The 2-1 victory in their World Cup Group E match on Saturday secured their place in the knockout stage for the first time since they won the title in 2014.After having two goals disallowed in the first half, Germany did not lose focus and used intricate passing to find their way while the West Africans produced their
  
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• 📹 Remember him? Fluminense icon misses sitter, mocked worldwide

  21-06-2026 02:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Remember him? Fluminense icon misses sitter, mocked worldwideIn Kansas City, United States, the score remains 0-0 for Ecuador vs. Curaçao this Saturday (20), in the second round of Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The situation, however, could have been different if an "old acquaintance" hadn’t missed an unbelievable chance just two minutes into the match.It was Enner Valencia, who found himself unmarked right on the edge of the six-yard box, but ended up being denied by
  
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• 📹 Remember him? Flu hero misses a sitter, becomes a global joke

  21-06-2026 02:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Remember him? Flu hero misses a sitter, becomes a global jokeIn Kansas City, United States, the score remains 0-0 for Ecuador vs. Curaçao this Saturday (20), in the second round of Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The situation, however, could have been different if an "old acquaintance" had not missed an unbelievable goal just two minutes into the match.That would be Enner Valencia, who found himself free right on the edge of the six-yard box, but ended up being denied by Cur
  
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• 🚨 Germany on alert! Schlotterbeck’s World Cup could be over

  21-06-2026 02:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Germany on alert! Schlotterbeck’s World Cup could be overNico Sclotterbeck raised alarm bells in Germany’s second Group Stage match after failing to finish the game due to injury. 
  "Honestly, it doesn’t look good at all," Julian Nagelsmann said in the press conference. And according to Kerry Hau of Sky Sports, the German player could miss the rest of the World Cup due to an injury to the medial ligament in his ankle, meaning he will have to undergo an MRI up
  
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• What are World Cup 2026 yellow card rules and when are totals wiped clean?

  21-06-2026 02:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the second round of World Cup 2026 group stage matches well underway, teams are starting to prepare for the knockout stage with USA, Mexico and Germany already there.Those teams may well consider the potential for suspensions in the last 32 should any of their players accumulate a second yellow card in that final group stage match.Clint Dempsey analysed why teams may take the risk over players featuring in a third game, even with a ban on the horizon should they pick up one more yellow card
  
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• From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav

  21-06-2026 02:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out publicly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.Undav's double in the dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Ivory Coast again underlined his value, sending Die Mannschaft into the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time since their victorious 2014 campaign.With three goals and two assists, the striker has five goal involvements in two appearances off the bench - the joint-most by a
  
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• Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

  21-06-2026 01:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup has become the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game.Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo brought up the century with the Netherlands' third goal in a 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday.It is the first time in 68 years it has taken 33 matches to reach triple figures.The only faster tournament was in Switzerland in 1954 - won by West Germany - when it took just 20 matches."Probably the most compact and tactically tight g
  
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• 📹 World Cup highlights: 90+4! Supersub Undav saves Germany

  21-06-2026 01:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 World Cup highlights: 90+4! Supersub Undav saves GermanyThe car parades are slowly winding down; the last hour was marked by absolute ecstasy among all fans of the German national team. And above all, they have one man to thank for that: Deniz Undav!The Stuttgart striker saved Julian Nagelsmann’s team from humiliation against Ivory Coast and, after coming on, rapidly turned a 0:1 deficit into a 2:1 lead.By far the best moment, of course, was the wildly celebrated winning goal dee
  
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• Luís Castro’s options to replace Arthur at Grêmio

  21-06-2026 01:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luís Castro’s options to replace Arthur at GrêmioGrêmio is looking for a replacement for Arthur, who left the club after failing to reach an agreement on a contract renewal.Facing financial difficulties, the Porto Alegre side has the task of finding someone in the current squad to fill the spot left by the former captain.One of the names under consideration is Argentine midfielder Juan Nardoni, signed at the start of 2026 after a major investment by the board, and, now r
  
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• Substitute Undav scores twice as Germany reach last 32 with comeback win

  21-06-2026 00:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupGermany 2 - 1 Ivory Coast FTSubstitute Deniz Undav emerged as Germany's hero with a dramatic 94th-minute winner that completed his side's stunning comeback win against Ivory Coast and booked their place in the World Cup knockout stages.The four-time winners endured a frustrating outing after going behind to a 30th-minute goal from Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessie but Julian Nagelsmann turned to his bench in search of a response - and Undav delivered emphatically with a second-half
  
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• The debts that could land Santos with another transfer ban

  21-06-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The debts that could land Santos with another transfer banSantos could face a new transfer ban over three debts totaling nearly R$ 30 million.The largest claim is from Portuguese coach Pedro Caixinha and his staff, who are demanding a total of R$ 15 million (an amount related to the termination fee), following a FIFA ruling in September 2025. He was dismissed in April last year.The club also lost its FIFA case over the signing of Jean Lucas from Monaco and owes €2 million (about R$ 12.1 mil
  
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• The debts that could land Santos with a new transfer ban

  21-06-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The debts that could land Santos with a new transfer banSantos could face a new transfer ban over three debts totaling more than R$29 million.The biggest claim is from coach Pedro Caixinha and his staff, who are demanding a total of R$15 million (the amount related to the termination penalty), following a FIFA ruling in September 2025.The club also lost at FIFA in the case involving the signing of Jean Lucas from Monaco and owes 2 million euros (about R$12.1 million) from the final installment o
  
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• Watch live as Ecuador pour forward against Curacao but still goalless in World Cup

  21-06-2026 00:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ecuador face Curacao as both bid to keep hopes of reaching World Cup last 32 aliveBBC Radio 5 Live commentary also available via 'watch & listen' tabIf Ecuador lose they will be out of tournamentIf Curacao lose they would need to beat Ivory Coast in final game to finish third in groupSee full groups and schedule here - plus who could play who in knockout stage Watch live as Ecuador pour forward against Curacao but still goalless in World Cup
  
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• Mark Hughes' son Alex dies aged 38

  21-06-2026 00:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wales legend Mark Hughes has said he is "totally heartbroken" after the death of his son Alex aged 38.Alex Hughes had spells at Stockport County and Wrexham before ending his playing career to work in player analysis and recruitment.He worked for Blackburn, Manchester City and Fulham, who were all managed by his father, before leading a private academy in Portugal.He then became a player agent and in recent years worked for non-league clubs AFC Fylde and Morecambe before becoming player recruitm
  
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• Baseball, Ella Langley concert and cowboy boots: Inside an England squad player’s different World Cup

  21-06-2026 00:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Few footballers are as intrinsically associated with their hometown as Dan Burn but, if only for a day or two, the boy from Blyth had a taste of what it is like to be American. The giant from the north-east might have been the biggest cowboy in the Midwest; or the tallest, anyway.Burn is 34, probably at his only World Cup and determined to savour it. He has had a bit of downtime between England’s win over Croatia and their clash with Ghana. A man who spent the last World Cup in an Airbnb i
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Germany snatches 2-1 win over Ivory Coast behind Deniz Undav brace

  21-06-2026 00:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ivory Coast’s chance to advance to its first-ever World Cup knockout round will have to wait, thanks to a powerful comeback from Germany behind a second-half brace from Deniz Undav.The Elephants are on a dream run, stunning Ecuador with a 1-0 win last week. And for a moment, it looked like they would do it again against European heavyweight Germany: Ivory Coast struck first, going up 1-0 in the 30 minute behind a great shot from captain Franck Kessié off the rebound.That unexpected
  
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• Sturm Graz defender set for Standard Liege return

  20-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sturm Graz defender set for Standard Liege returnSacha Tavolieri has revealed that Standard Liege are closing in on the signing of Dimitri Lavalée from Sturm Graz. The former KV Mechelen and Sint Truiden defender will return to the club where he started his career, only making eight appearances before leaving in 2020 to join Mainz 05. Lavalée is set to sign a two-year contract with Standard Liege, with the sides having agreed an optionally third year. Lavalée didn’t ma
  
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• 🚨 Who else?! Super sub equalises for Germany

  20-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Who else?! Super sub equalises for GermanyFor a long time, it looked as though the DFB team was heading straight for an embarrassment against Ivory Coast.But with half an hour to go, Nagelsmann once again showed he has more than just a golden touch.Leweling, Amiri and — of course — Undav came on for Pavlovic, Musiala and Sané. VfB star Deniz Undav picked up right where he had left off in his previous appearances in the Germany shirt.Today, he didn’t even need t
  
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• Newcastle reject Spurs bid of about £80m for Tonali

  20-06-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United have rejected a bid from Tottenham Hotspur for midfielder Sandro Tonali.It is understood an offer worth about £80m was turned down earlier this week.BBC Sport previously reported Spurs manager Roberto de Zerbi was a long-time admirer of Tonali and that the club were exploring the finances of a deal for the 26-year-old Italian.However, their opening proposal was declined by Newcastle, who are in a strong position to command a greater fee closer to £100m as Manchester
  
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• ‘It’s different, the freedom I have’: Cody Gakpo leaves behind Liverpool struggles with World Cup show

  20-06-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool fans must have recognised the scenario. It was the 54th minute of Netherlands’ World Cup meeting with Sweden, when Cody Gakpo received the ball on the left side of the penalty box and cut inside on to his right foot. Liverpool’s version – Premier League Gakpo – can often be found lashing the ball into a different time zone from this particular space. But this is World Cup Gakpo, Netherlands Gakpo, lithe and balanced, ruthless and dead-eyed. He steadied himself b
  
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• 🚨 Málaga return to the top flight after eight years away

  20-06-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Málaga return to the top flight after eight years awayMálaga CF return to the First Division after beating Almería 2-1 in the second leg of the promotion playoff final. Goals from Chupe and Larrubia, in a match that began under the tension of the visiting team’s bus being pelted with stones before kickoff, decided a tie that had been level after the 0-0 draw in the first leg.
  The Málaga side return to the top flight of Spanish football after years in t
  
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• Chelsea weigh up Wirtz move - Sunday's gossip

  20-06-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea considering Florian Wirtz move, Felix Nmecha open to England return and Aston Villa among Nick Woltemade suitors.Chelsea are keeping tabs on Liverpool's Florian Wirtz - who starred under new Blues boss Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen - but any potential deal for the Germany playmaker, 23, depends on Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 25, leaving Stamford Bridge. (Football Insider)Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha is open to leaving Borussia Dortmund and both Liverpool and Manchester Unit
  
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• Did Roberto Martinez really ‘waste’ Belgium’s golden generation?

  20-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Did Roberto Martinez really ‘waste’ Belgium’s golden generation?Roberto Martinez is once again coming under intense criticism from pundits and fans alike. After Portugal struggled against a spirited DR Congo side in their World Cup 2026 opener, many have accused him of ‘wasting’ another national teams golden generation. Tournaments are not won or lost after one game, and Martinez and Portugal have a long way to go to turn things around. Perhaps finally admitting tha
  
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