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• How Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo can still define World Cup 2026 despite their waning powers

  17-06-2026 01:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On 11 July in Kansas City, there’s a fixture that many at the top of Fifa are already giddy about. Barron Trump is even said to have noted it.Right now it’s just the quarter-final between the winners of matches 95 and 96, but it could well become the first World Cup meeting between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.Should Argentina and Portugal both win their groups and proceed, that is where Messi and Ronaldo would come together, six tournaments on from their 2006 World Cup debuts
  
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• 🚨 Official: Erick Gutiérrez bids farewell to Chivas

  29-06-2026 04:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Erick Gutiérrez bids farewell to ChivasThe transfer market in Liga MX continues, and the rumors have been confirmed. Through social media, Chivas thanked Erick Gutiérrez for his time at the club. At the same time, Toluca has welcomed him, and now the midfielder will defend the colors of the Diablos.Will he be able to rediscover his best form in Hell?This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version i
  
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• ❤️​ From a nightmare at Cruz Azul to glory with Canada

  29-06-2026 04:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ❤️​ From a nightmare at Cruz Azul to glory with CanadaCanada’s national team keeps defying every prediction and writing the brightest page of its modern history at the 2026 World Cup.
  Stephen Eustáquio became a national hero by scoring the decisive goal that propelled his country into the Round of 16.The Canadian had to overcome a difficult past. In January 2019, he arrived in Mexico as a marquee signing to strengthen Cruz Azul’s midfield. Fate, howeve
  
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• Durham to remain in WSL2 as local investment provides financial lifeline

  29-06-2026 03:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Durham to remain in WSL2 as local investment provides financial lifelineThe future of WSL2 side Durham looks to be secure following confirmation of a significant investment lifeline.Amid uncertainties surrounding the Wildcats’ future, local investor Geoff Thompson has purchased a majority stake in the club.The announcement follows a plea for potential investors to step forward earlier this month. Durham had stressed that if investment couldn’t be secured within 21 days, the club woul
  
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• Romano: PSG “verbally agree” contract with huge summer target

  29-06-2026 03:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano: PSG “verbally agree” contract with huge summer targetYan Diomande could be coming to PSG after the Parisians finally made their first big move of the summer, Fabrizio Romano reports.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG have a verbal agreement over a transfer with RB Leipzig starlet Yan Diomande, Fabrizio Romano is reporting tonightThe exciting winger is having a
  
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• 💪​ Camilo Vargas, key for Colombia during the World Cup

  29-06-2026 03:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💪​ Camilo Vargas, key for Colombia during the World CupThe Colombia national team punched its ticket to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup, with goalkeeper Camilo Vargas as its unquestionable cornerstone.
  Vargas put together an extremely solid group stage, keeping two clean sheets in the three matches played by Los Cafeteros.He shut the door perfectly in the 1-0 win over Congo and did it again in the dramatic 0-0 draw against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.Now, the next c
  
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• Brazil already have an opponent for first post-World Cup FIFA window

  29-06-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil already have an opponent for first post-World Cup FIFA windowThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is not over yet.But the Brazil national team already has its opponent set for the first FIFA international window after the World Cup. Australia, Egypt’s opponent in the Round of 32 of this World Cup, officially announced this Sunday (28) that it will play two friendlies against Brazil in September.The matches will be played on the 25th and 29th of that month, both on Australian soil: Town
  
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• 📅 Brazil already know their rival for the first post-World Cup FIFA window

  29-06-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📅 Brazil already know their rival for the first post-World Cup FIFA windowThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is not over yet.But the Brazil national team already has its opponent set for the first FIFA international window after the World Cup. An opponent of Egypt in the Round of 32 of this World Cup, Australia officially announced this Sunday (28) that it will play two friendlies against Brazil in September.The matches will take place on the 25th and 29th of that month, both in Australia:&nbs
  
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• 🇳🇱 Netherlands arrive in Monterrey for clash with Morocco

  29-06-2026 02:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇳🇱 Netherlands arrive in Monterrey for clash with MoroccoThe World Cup celebration is being felt in all its intensity in Monterrey.
  The Netherlands national team officially arrived in the city of Monterrey to set up camp ahead of its upcoming knockout match against Morocco. The "Orange Machine" traveled along the main avenues of the Sultana of the North on its way to the team hotel, where many fans were already waiting for them. The big knockout clash against Morocco is
  
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• Alphonso Davies’ return brightens Canada’s landmark World Cup moment

  29-06-2026 02:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alphonso Davies looked effective if not fully fit in his substitute appearance. Photograph: Daniel Cole/ReutersFor 75 minutes, Canada and South Africa struggled to find a way to break through in the World Cup’s inaugural round of 32 clash. Neither team ceded an inch. Canada couldn’t be baited into intensifying its press as South Africa dawdled playing out from the back. South Africa worked to advance upfield but struggled to find dangerous avenues into the box.Then, at long last, 345
  
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• 'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history

  29-06-2026 02:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Minutes after the final whistle was blown on Canada's historic World Cup victory against South Africa on Sunday, coach Jesse Marsch gathered his players and staff in a huge huddle and delivered some words of inspiration to them."Canadian heroes," he called his team after they won a knockout game at the tournament for the first time to reach the last 16. "The future of the sport in this country is huge because of you."Marsch is known for grandiose comments - exaggerated and emotional statements d
  
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• 📈 Why Stephen Eustáquio is Canada's vital link this summer

  29-06-2026 01:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📈 Why Stephen Eustáquio is Canada's vital link this summerThe 2026 FIFA World Cup has already offered up one historic moment after another this summer, and Canada wasted little time adding to that number with their 1-0 stoppage-time win over South Africa.In a clash of two nations that achieved knockout football for the first time on the grandest stage, it was Les Rouges who bested Bafana Bafana to another historic achievement: a first-ever knockout stage win, courtesy of midf
  
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• 🧤 Tala Rángel matches a 56-year-old record for Mexico

  29-06-2026 01:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧤 Tala Rángel matches a 56-year-old record for MexicoThe Mexican National Team closed out a perfect group stage at the 2026 World Cup. Raúl “Tala” Rángel etched his name in gold in the history books of Mexican soccer by keeping a perfect clean sheet through the first three matches of the summer tournament.The Chivas goalkeeper was key in the draw against Korea and has earned the confidence he needed ahead of the World Cup.Will he be able to keep another c
  
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• Depends... Ancelotti on Neymar's chances of facing 🇯🇵

  29-06-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Depends... Ancelotti on Neymar's chances of facing 🇯🇵After more than a month without playing, Neymar made his FIFA World Cup 2026 debut, featuring for fourteen minutes against Scotland.But will Brazil’s No. 10 be used again in this decisive clash on Monday (29) against Japan?At a press conference this Sunday (28), Carlo Ancelotti spoke about Neymar’s progress.But he made it clear that his possible appearance on the pitch is not a certainty:"Neymar is progressing very
  
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• Canada score dramatic late winner to reach World Cup last 16

  29-06-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupSouth Africa 0 - 1 Canada FTStephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic winner in the second minute of injury time as co-hosts Canada defeated South Africa to move into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time.In a scrappy game short of clear-cut chances, and with extra time looming, Eustaquio provided a rare moment of quality with a superb low strike from the edge of the penalty area to give Canada the victory.Canada had lost all six of their World Cup matches before this tournamen
  
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• 🥹Emotional: how Canada’s goal sealed a place in the last 16

  28-06-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥹Emotional: how Canada’s goal sealed a place in the last 16Without a doubt, Canada has made history after defeating South Africa, as they have reached the World Cup round of 16 for the first time ever. Let’s remember that they qualified for two World Cups: Mexico 1986 and Qatar 2022, but they had always been eliminated in the group stage.
  With that, Stephen Eustáquio’s goal was celebrated passionately at the Canucks’ fan fest.Then, the celebration erupted o
  
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• Can anyone do it? Messi leads race to beat a record from 1958

  28-06-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can anyone do it? Messi leads race to beat a record from 1958Lionel Messi is leading the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot.He has scored six goals after three matches. One fewer than the seven he scored in seven games at the World Cup in Qatar.His closest challengers at the moment are the French duo Mbappé and Dembélé, Vini Jr., and Haaland - all with four goals. See the top scorers below. The extra stage in this World Cup (Round of 32) could help the all-tim
  
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• Can anyone do it? Messi leads chase for a mark standing since 1958

  28-06-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can anyone do it? Messi leads chase for a mark standing since 1958Lionel Messi is leading the race for the top scorer title at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.He has scored six goals after three matches — just one fewer than the seven he scored in seven games at the World Cup in Qatar.His closest challengers at the moment are the French duo Mbappé and Dembélé, Vini Jr., and Haaland — all with four goals. See the top scorers below. The extra round in this World Cup (
  
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• USMNT knows group stage success won't matter without a World Cup knockout run

  28-06-2026 23:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IRVINE, Calif. — For all the U.S. World Cup achievements thus far — winning the group after two matches, scoring a program-record eight goals over three games, energizing the masses, repopularizing "Country Roads" — nothing will matter if success does not continue in the knockout stage.Lose to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the newly created Round of 32 on Wednesday, and this tournament is an abject failure. Beat the Bosnians but fall in the Round of 16 to perhaps Belgium, well, we'
  
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• Robert Lewandowski agrees Chicago Fire move as MLS lands another global superstar

  28-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robert Lewandowski agrees Chicago Fire move as MLS lands another global superstarRobert Lewandowski has agreed a deal to join Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire following the expiry of his Barcelona contract.The Poland captain is set to sign a two-year contract and will become one of the highest-paid players in MLS.The 37-year-old is expected to complete the move later this summer after choosing Chicago over a number of other options.Lewandowski recently visited the city while weighing up his
  
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• Liverpool target picks European giants for move

  28-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool target picks European giants for moveYan Diomandé Gives PSG Priority as Liverpool Face Transfer SetbackPSG Move First After Diomandé DecisionCredit to Fabrice Hawkins of RMCSport for the original information, which places Yan Diomandé firmly at the centre of one of the summer’s most intriguing transfer stories.Liverpool have been circling, watching and, by all accounts, pushing hard. Yet the 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger appears to have made his choice. Accor
  
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• Canada snatch last-gasp World Cup winner to break South Africa hearts in tepid knockout start

  28-06-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Canada’s concluding moment does eventually arrive this summer, Stephen Eustaquio would be forgiven for not wanting to leave the bright sunshine of California. The Canadian midfielder, contracted to Porto, joined Los Angeles FC in February on a four-month loan deal, desperately hunting minutes on the pitch ahead of the World Cup. Now, the 29-year-old is the match-winner in his new home away from home, sending his country through to the last-16 with a dramatic stoppage-time strike. It s
  
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• Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw

  28-06-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years.West Germany beat Austria 1-0 in a final group match that sent both sides through and eliminated Algeria.It became infamous because both teams appeared to go through the motions, knowing the result suited them both.Fast forward to the 2026 World Cup and Algeria and Austria met again in their final Group J encounter, knowing a draw would send them both through at the expense
  
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• World Cup results: Stephen Eustáquio's late goal sends Canada to Round of 16 in a 1-0 win over South Africa

  28-06-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Eustáquio produced the biggest moment in Canadian men's soccer history on Sunday.Eustáquio scored a 92nd minute goal to give Canada a 1-0 win in the World Cup Round of 32 over South Africa. Eustáquio buried the shot after a headed clearance fell right in front of him at the top of the penalty box.CANADA TAKES THE LEAD IN STOPPAGE TIME 🇨🇦Stephen Eustáquio is the hero! pic.twitter.com/ZaSCikmLiB— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 28, 2026Before
  
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• Diomande picks PSG over Liverpool - Monday's gossip

  28-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yan Diomande snubs Liverpool for Paris St-Germain, Ruben Amorim wants Mason Mount at AC Milan, Nottingham Forest eye Curtis Jones, Aston Villa battle Leeds for Zion Suzuki and Jeremy Monga in Arsenal's sights.Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande has chosen Paris St-Germain as his next destination if the 19-year-old leaves RB Leipzig this summer despite reported interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid. (Athletic - subscription required)Manchester United's English midfielder Mason Mount, 27, has been o
  
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• Celtic Are Still Monitoring 20-Year-Old American Winger: A £6m Gamble Makes Sense?

  28-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Are Still Monitoring 20-Year-Old American Winger: A £6m Gamble Makes Sense?Celtic are monitoring Borussia Dortmund winger Cole Campbell, according to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg. But the Hoops face stiff competition. SV Elversberg have already opened formal negotiations with Dortmund.Celtic enter the race for Borussia Dortmund winger Cole CampbellThe Bundesliga newcomers want a permanent deal. They are open to a loan if that’s what it takes to get it over the line,
  
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• 🚨 Reports: Diomande wants out this summer, agrees with top club

  28-06-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Reports: Diomande wants out this summer, agrees with top clubSo it’s happening after all: Yan Diomande is expected to leave Leipzig this summer.As reported by 'Sky' and 'The Athletic', the Bundesliga star wants to play for Paris Saint-Germain in the future.According to French transfer insider Fabrice Hawkins, the 19-year-old has already agreed a contract with the reigning Champions League winner until 2031. However, a deal between the two clubs is still missing.According to the r
  
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• Glens overcome Derry City to continue unbeaten start

  28-06-2026 22:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defending Premiership champions Glentoran continued their unbeaten start to the season and moved back to top spot after a 3-1 victory over Derry City.A well-taken free-kick from Aimee Kerr after eight minutes gave the home side the lead at the Blanchflower Stadium. Captain Jess Foy then doubled their advantage just before the half-time whistle before Mia Moore found the top corner within a minute of the restart.The visitors were able to pull a goal back on the hour mark, but couldn't stage a sec
  
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• Leeds United Send Opening €8.5m Bid For Defender: Is He The Right Profile For Daniel Farke?

  28-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Send Opening €8.5m Bid For Defender: Is He The Right Profile For Daniel Farke?Leeds United have kicked off their summer recruitment drive with an opening verbal offer of €8.5m for Borussia Monchengladbach centre-back Nico Elvedi.Leeds United make €8.5m transfer bid for Nico ElvediAccording to reports from German publication BILD, as relayed by Sport Witness, the unexpected approach has rattled the Bundesliga outfit. They have a massive headache on their hands. The 29-
  
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• Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich track Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, not PSG

  28-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich track Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, not PSGManchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are all reportedly keeping a close eye on the situation regarding Lille OSC’s Ayyoub Bouaddi (18), according to RMC Sport.Paris Saint-Germain, a club favoured by the young midfielder, are not, however, expected to make a move to secure his services, as the Parisian club will not seek to strengthen their midfield without a pla
  
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