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• Grêmio's representatives start the Copa on the bench

  16-06-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Grêmio's representatives start the Copa on the benchThe first round of the 2026 World Cup group stage went by without Tricolor fans being able to see their players in action. The two Grêmio players called up for the tournament watched their respective national teams’ opening matches from the bench and are still hoping to get their first opportunity in the competition, as highlighted by ge.Weverton (Brazil National Team)The Grêmio goalkeeper was involved in Brazil’s
  
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• 📲 Wednesday's schedule: Portugal, England and Colombia kick off

  17-06-2026 08:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 Wednesday's schedule: Portugal, England and Colombia kick offHighlights of the day 🔥World Cup14:00 – Portugal vs DR Congo – CazéTV, Disney+ Premium
  17:00 – England vs Croatia – SporTV, Rede Globo, SBT, NSports, Globoplay, CazéTV, Disney+ Premium, Ge TV
  20:00 – Ghana vs Panama – CazéTV, Disney+ Premium23:00 – Uzbekistan vs Colombia – SporTV, Rede Globo, SBT, Globoplay, CazéTV, Disney+ Premium
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• Real Madrid reject exit-bound midfielder’s request to leave on a free transfer – report

  17-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid reject exit-bound midfielder’s request to leave on a free transfer – reportDani Ceballos appears increasingly likely to leave Real Madrid this summer, but the Spanish midfielder’s preferred route out of the club has been turned down by the La Liga giants.According to Mundo Deportivo, the 29-year-old has informed Real Madrid of his desire to move on before the start of the new season and is pushing for a return to familiar surroundings, particularly Real Betis. 
  
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• Barcelona superstar eager to start in Spain’s next World Cup against Saudi Arabia – report

  17-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar eager to start in Spain’s next World Cup against Saudi Arabia – reportOne of the favourites to win the FIFA World Cup this summer, Spain’s campaign started out on a concerning note as they were held to a goalless draw by debutants Cabo Verde.A missing link in the Spanish armada was Lamine Yamal, who had to start on the bench on account of concerns over his fitness and the fact that he was not 100% ready to feature.Yamal’s absence in the Spanish frontli
  
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• Austria beat Jordan for first World Cup win since 1990

  17-06-2026 08:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austria beat Jordan in Group J at World Cup - watch live at top of pageBBC Radio 5 Live commentary also available via 'watch & listen' tab Watch as Schmid fires into top corner for Austria openerOlwan curls in equaliser from distance but own goal puts Austria back aheadArnautovic scores a third for AustriaMatch being played at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in United StatesWorld Cup groups and schedules; World Cup stadium guide; World Cup team guides Austria beat Jordan for first World Cup w
  
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• World Cup 2026: Mbappe lights up MetLife Stadium, Ronaldo’s last shot begins, England dare to believe again

  17-06-2026 08:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Mbappe lights up MetLife Stadium, Ronaldo’s last shot begins, England dare to believe againThe 2026 FIFA World Cup has barely started, yet records are falling, and the standout stars are already making headlines.Erling Haaland wasted no time on his World Cup debut, netting a first-half brace as Norway thrashed Iraq 4-1 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.Approximately 300 kilometres away, France and Senegal kicked things off in Group I with a high-scoring contest, highlighted by K
  
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• Liverpool must sign star who Lamine Yamal is scared of, he's perfect

  17-06-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool must sign star who Lamine Yamal is scared of, he's perfectLiverpool's summer is going to be a hectic one. Almost every day a new transfer rumour emerges about Liverpool with the club at the centre of attention thanks to the recent arrival of Andoni Iraola.Most fans thought that Arne Slot would be the man at the helm next term but, to the surprise of everyone, Fenway Sports Group chose against keeping the Dutchman as their manager and find themselves preparing for a new era under the Sp
  
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• World Cup 2026: Austria nabs win over Jordan after handball and own-goal drama

  17-06-2026 08:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austria is playing in its first World Cup since 1998. Jordan is playing in its first World Cup ever. Victory was on the side of the returnees on Tuesday.The heavily favored Austrian side came away with a 3-1 win at Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium, surviving a back-and-forth match against a team ranked 67th in the world. The victory gives them a leg up to advance out of Group J, where Argentina and Algeria also reside.Austria struck first, scoring its first World Cup goal in 28 years when Romano Sch
  
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• The Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory

  17-06-2026 08:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austin MacPhee has been integral to the success of Europa League winners Aston Villa [Getty Images]The moment Youri Tielemans's opener burst the net in Aston Villa's Europa League triumph against Freiburg, each of the Premier League side's substitutes took a turn to embrace the man responsible for orchestrating another set-piece goal.Goalkeeper Emi Martínez chose not to celebrate with his outfield team-mates, instead racing over to the dugout to also show his appreciation to Scottish coac
  
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• The old school trait turning Kylian Mbappe into Monsieur World Cup

  17-06-2026 08:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There is something old-fashioned about a player defined by the World Cup. Kylian Mbappe can seem a face of sleek modernity, but perhaps he is a throwback footballer. The World Cup is his stage; perhaps no footballer for decades can say that to the same extent. As Mbappe claimed France’s goalscoring record, and advanced past Pele and Just Fontaine’s totals in World Cups to draw level with Gerd Muller, Didier Deschamps talked of the global audience. Mbappe, he said, did not want to pas
  
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• How the World Cup’s great survivor Luka Modric and Croatia could torment England again

  17-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Modric tends to swap shirts with an opponent after every international. It means he must need a very large wardrobe or plenty of frames. He will soon have a double century of shirts. There was, Modric said in his autobiography, only one Croatia game where he was determined not to trade the checkered kit with a member of the opposition team: against France, in 2018. Croatia lost, but even getting there was an extraordinary achievement. Their population remains below four million, less than 0
  
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• Real Madrid Plot £80m Man City Swoop Amid Uncertainty

  17-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid Plot £80m Man City Swoop Amid UncertaintyRuben Dias Transfer Latest as Real Madrid Eye Man City DefenderReal Madrid’s interest in Ruben Dias feels like the kind of transfer story that says as much about Manchester City’s present as it does about Madrid’s ambition.According to The Mirror, Jose Mourinho is plotting an £80m move for the Manchester City centre back, with Real increasingly confident they can tempt him to the Bernabeu.Mourinho Targets Defensiv
  
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• Kylian Mbappe breaks two historic France records as Real Madrid star shines in World Cup opener

  17-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe breaks two historic France records as Real Madrid star shines in World Cup openerKylian Mbappe arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with history within touching distance. Ninety minutes later, the Real Madrid superstar had claimed it.The France captain scored twice in Les Bleus’ 3-1 victory over Senegal, helping his side begin their World Cup campaign on a winning note while smashing two major national records in the process.Already one of the greatest players to wear the Frenc
  
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• Atletico Madrid reach shock agreement with Arsenal over Barcelona target – report

  17-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid reach shock agreement with Arsenal over Barcelona target – reportJulian Alvarez’s name has been closely tied to Barcelona all summer, with the Argentine international emerging as the club’s top choice to replace Robert Lewandowski.Barcelona, though, have been unable to convince Atletico Madrid to sell him, with Los Rojiblancos not willing to sell their top attacking asset on a cut-price deal.Barcelona have been working on ways to sign Alvarez, but it appears Ars
  
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• What happened on a historic night for Argentina? ‘Messi things’

  17-06-2026 07:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi wowed the capacity crowd at Kansas City Stadium as Argentina blew away Algeria.Photograph: Masashi Hara/Getty ImagesLong after the dust had settled on Argentina’s 3-0 group-stage victory over Algeria on Tuesday night, Algeria and Bayern Munich midfielder Ibrahim Maza wearily emerged from behind a curtain and stepped up to the microphone.Maza had played well, even assisting on Algeria’s disallowed first goal. He’d also had a front row seat to a Lionel Messi mastercl
  
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• 📸 Haaland on Messi's night: he's crazy

  17-06-2026 07:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Haaland on Messi's night: he's crazyErling Haaland opened his World Cup scoring account as Norway returned to football’s biggest stage after 28 years. And even so, he didn’t miss Messi’s performance
  Through his social media, the Norwegian left a message for Lionel Messi, who equaled Miroslav Klose’s tally as the top scorer in World Cup history. "Messi is crazy," the Manchester City player posted after the Argentine star’s wild night. This article
  
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• World Cup 2026: Why Cristiano Ronaldo may need the tournament of his life to lift Portugal

  17-06-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portugal icon and one of the best soccer players ever. He may also be an anchor on the team's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup.As Portugal opens its World Cup campaign on Wednesday against DR Congo, Ronaldo is set to become just the second player to play in six different World Cups after Lionel Messi became the first on Tuesday night against Algeria.On one hand, it's a fitting achievement for Ronaldo's career. He and Messi have been endlessly compared throughout their
  
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• Man City World Cup 2026 Watch: Rayan Ait-Nouri and Algeria downed by Lionel Messi hat-trick

  17-06-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City World Cup 2026 Watch: Rayan Ait-Nouri and Algeria downed by Lionel Messi hat-trickRayan Ait-Nouri played the full 90 minutes as Algeria were handed a 3-0 defeat in their opening FIFA World Cup Group J fixture by Argentina.Lionel Messi stole the show with a stupendous hat-trick to kick off the tournament in supreme fashion for the reigning World Cup champions, who edged past Kylian Mbappe and France on penalties in the final of the 2022 edition of the tournament.Ait-Nouri impressed indiv
  
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• 🎥 Messi, alien-like debut! Hat-trick, World Cup record and... tears! 🐐

  17-06-2026 07:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Messi, alien-like debut! Hat-trick, World Cup record and... tears! 🐐Messi, Messi, Messi. The story goes on. Argentina’s debut at this World Cup did not disappoint at all: 3-0 against Algeria, with a hat-trick from the phenomenon from Rosario.At almost 39 years old (he will turn 39 on June 24), Leo keeps rewriting football history and draws level with Miro Klose at the top of the all-time World Cup scorers list, with 16 goals. Not a bad calling card.Want to stay up to date
  
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• Chelsea considering move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton

  17-06-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea considering move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam WhartonChelsea are admirers of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, according to Sky Sports.Chelsea want to strengthen their squad this summer with players capable of making an instant impact, making Wharton an ideal target.The England international is considered one of the finest midfielders in the Premier League. His ability to pick decisive and progressive passes is one of his attributes.Wharton has played huge roles in Palace&rsq
  
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• Watch as an own goal puts Austria back ahead against World Cup debutants Jordan

  17-06-2026 07:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austria face Jordan in Group J at World Cup - watch live at top of pageBBC Radio 5 Live commentary also available via 'watch & listen' tab Watch as Schmid fires into top corner for Austria openerOlwan curls in equaliser from distanceMatch being played at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in United StatesWorld Cup groups and schedules; World Cup stadium guide; World Cup team guides Watch as an own goal puts Austria back ahead against World Cup debutants Jordan
  
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• World Cup 2026 golden boot standings: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe early front-runners

  17-06-2026 07:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The race for the golden boot at World Cup 2026 is expected to be fierce, with Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal all leading contenders to finish as the tournament’s top scorer. France captain Mbappe and England skipper Kane are the previous two winners of the award, after all. Mbappe scored eight in 2022, including a hat-trick in the final, while Kane struck six for England in 2018. Kai Havertz scored a brace against Curacao in Germany’s opener (Getty)The fir
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: Messi sets record, Haaland shines too

  17-06-2026 07:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: Messi sets record, Haaland shines tooWhat a crazy World Cup night that was?! As if it were nothing, Lionel Messi, at 38 years old, simply scored a hat-trick against Algeria, drawing level with Miroslav Klose. The Argentine now also stands at 16 tournament goals.Meanwhile, another superstar delivered as well in Erling Haaland. The Norwegian contributed two goals and an assist to the 4-1 win over Iraq.So the superstars of this World Cup are in absolutely top form!Th
  
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• 🎥 Mexico arrive in Guadalajara to a hero's welcome

  17-06-2026 07:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Mexico arrive in Guadalajara to a hero's welcomeThe Mexican national team arrived in Guadalajara this Tuesday to begin preparations for its second group-stage test against South Korea. The fans gave themselves completely to the national team and welcomed them in grand fashion, with fireworks, horns, and chants of “Mexico” at the top of their lungs. Among the most beloved by Guadalajara fans are Armando “La Hormiga” González and Julián Qui
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC brekkie: Mbappé's celebration 🎶 Messi 🥵 Pogba 🥲

  17-06-2026 07:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC brekkie: Mbappé's celebration 🎶 Messi 🥵 Pogba 🥲Mbappé’s viral celebration ✅This Tuesday against Senegal, Kylian Mbappé celebrated his first goal in an unusual way. The Frenchman pretended to play a transverse flute in front of cameras from around the world. Why? Mbappé had made a promise to American host James Corden. Last week, during his first TV appearance in the United States, the France captain
  
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• 📸 6am? No problem! Nothing fazes Austria fans

  17-06-2026 07:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 6am? No problem! Nothing fazes Austria fansFrom an Austrian perspective, the first World Cup match since 1998 is kicking off at the extremely inconvenient time of 6 a.m. So is Vienna, Salzburg and the rest completely dead?Not at all! Despite the ungodly circumstances, the red-white-red supporters are fired up and backing their team from afar.Austria had plenty to cheer about early on: against a strong Jordan side, their team took a 1-0 lead thanks to a wonder goal from Romano Schmid.
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• Is Portugal v DR Congo on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

  17-06-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against DR Congo on Wednesday night in Houston. Cristiano Ronaldo competes in a sixth consecutive World Cup, and the Portuguese skipper will be targeting a historic triumph in the only major competition he has not won. Having qualified from a group with Hungary and the Republic of Ireland, Portugal will be the favourites to top a group which includes Uzbekistan and Colombia. As for DR Congo, it is their first appearance on the World Cup stage in 52 ye
  
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• 🤔 Club World Cup: should Messi have been sent off against Algeria?

  17-06-2026 06:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤔 Club World Cup: should Messi have been sent off against Algeria?It’s an image that’s causing a huge stir.On the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, Lionel Messi gave us a football moment of the kind we rarely see.In his first match of the 2026 World Cup, La Pulga simply bagged a hat-trick to crush Algeria and become the joint top scorer in the competition’s history.However, the match could have turned out very differently for the Argentine legend. Just a few minutes afte
  
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• 🎥 Mexico welcome Colombia amid a festive atmosphere

  17-06-2026 06:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Mexico welcome Colombia amid a festive atmosphereThe Colombian National Team arrived in Mexico this Tuesday to play its match against Uzbekistan at Estadio Ciudad de México on June 17.Colombian fans surprised Los Cafeteros with a big welcome as they arrived at their team hotel.  Colombia trained this afternoon in Coapa, at Club América’s facilities, and in a press conference, Néstor Lorenzo said: "we’re doing well, we have 26 lions." This
  
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• Lionel Messi delivers historic World Cup hat trick in record-tying night vs. Algeria

  17-06-2026 06:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Lionel Messi and his teammates went to thank the Argentina fans who came to the team's 3-0 win over Algeria, they went to the north end of the field at Arrowhead Stadium, where Messi had just scored two of his three goals.In any other World Cup, that side of the stadium would have been the only one to address. But on Tuesday night, the Argentine team could have made an entire lap around the pitch. Argentina fans had taken over Kansas City and made Arrowhead look like
  
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