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• Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time

  26-06-2026 01:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupCuraçao 0 - 2 Ivory Coast FTIvory Coast reached the knockout stages for the first time in World Cup history thanks to a Nicolas Pepe double as they eliminated minnows Curacao.The Ivorians needed just a point to reach the round of 32, having exited at the group stage in their three previous World Cup appearances.And they settled their nerves with a goal after just seven minutes as Curacao's defenders were caught out at the back and dispossessed by Yan Diomande, who squared fo
  
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• USMNT Fall to Türkiye, Time to Panic? Gianluca Busio Joins & Bosnia Knockout Preview

  26-06-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeChristian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT's 3-2 defeat to Türkiye in their final World Cup group-stage match. With knockout-round qualification already secured, the guys debate whether fans should be concerned by the loss or simply chalk it up to squad rotation and experimentation. They break down the biggest moments from the match and explain why Sebastian Berhalter earned their Player of the Match honors despite t
  
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• Pochettino chides press for questions after 3-2 loss to Turkey: ‘We won the group’

  26-06-2026 08:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino said his US team were ready for Wednesday’s last-32 match against a third-placed side.Photograph: Jared C Tilton/FIFA/Getty ImagesMauricio Pochettino criticized questions over his team’s performance in a 3-2 loss to Turkey on Thursday, telling journalists he expected to be congratulated for leading the US to a first-place finish in the group and found their questions about the dead-rubber loss “weird”.The US had secured top spot in Group D on the back
  
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• Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Guler arrives at the party a little too late for Turkiye

  26-06-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Guler arrives at the party a little too late for TurkiyeIt has been quite the FIFA World Cup for Real Madrid stars so far, with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. especially catching the eye.The group stage is nearing its conclusion, and teams are finding out who they will face in the round of 32.Vinicius inspired Brazil to a 3-0 victory over Scotland the previous day, helping Selecao secure first spot in the group and set up a date with Japan in the round of 32.Mbap
  
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• Leeds United emerge as contenders for Barcelona winger as club prepares summer clear-out

  26-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United emerge as contenders for Barcelona winger as club prepares summer clear-outBarcelona’s transfer activity is no longer focused solely on arrivals. As expected, the Catalan club is also working to reduce the size of Hansi Flick’s squad before the end of the month, with several players expected to head for the exit door, which includes a certain Roony Bardghji. The Swedish talent, who joined Barcelona only last summer, is already being linked with a temporary move
  
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• 🎥 Oranje 3-0 Tunisia to go top, Japan and Sweden into last 16! Hien KO 🚑

  26-06-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Oranje 3-0 Tunisia to go top, Japan and Sweden into last 16! Hien KO 🚑Group F is over and the verdict is already in: the Netherlands, Japan and Sweden are through to the round of 32, Tunisia are eliminated. The Oranje seal top spot and brush Tunisia aside with a 3-1 win. Dumfries and his teammates finish the group on 7 points and now will face Morocco in the round of 32 in what promises to be a spectacular clash.💡 Want to stay up to date on everything happening in
  
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• Arne Slot will be raging after what has happened to his Liverpool stars

  26-06-2026 08:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arne Slot will be raging after what has happened to his Liverpool starsAfter the 2025-26 season came to an end, Arne Slot was relieved of his duties at Liverpool manager. Even though the Dutchman had only just hired one of his former staff members from Feyenoord, Fenway Sports Group chose to get rid of him after the poor showing his team put on last term.They finished fifth in the Premier League and, if we're being honest, they looked like a fraction of their former selves despite having over &p
  
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• Belgium have wasted a golden generation – but there is one last World Cup hope

  26-06-2026 08:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If Belgium spent years pondering the question of what came after the golden generation, there was a certain logic to the answer: the next generation. Their World Cup has come to the backdrop a needless controversy about Jeremy Doku’s decision to leave the camp for the birth of his son, Praise.Rather less praise has been forthcoming for the Red Devils; criticism is likelier to follow should they tumble out of a second consecutive World Cup in the group stage. Which, as they face New Zealand
  
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• TNT FC Feature of the Month: Han Ka-ram Interview

  26-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  TNT FC Feature of the Month: Han Ka-ram InterviewThere is a long list of K League players who have, at some point, have had a connection with TNT FC - whether that be training with them or actually playing for them. Current FC Anyang vice captain Han Ka-ram falls into both those categories as someone who began training with the club in order to give himself one more chance of making a career back in his native Korea. K League United spoke to Han Ka-ram to find out what his TNT FC experience was
  
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• Mbappe meets Haaland in blockbuster clash, Trionda debate takes centre stage

  26-06-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe meets Haaland in blockbuster clash, Trionda debate takes centre stageWith the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup drawing to a close, the stakes are getting higher as the race for the knockout phase heats up.Read on as we take a closer look at the main talking points from the latest World Cup action. Royal battle in Foxborough as Haaland locks horns with MbappeGillette Stadium is the venue as Norway and France go head-to-head in Group I’s top-table six-pointer.Norway had to wait
  
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• Report: Arsenal Hold Talks Over Move For Newcastle Star

  26-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal Hold Talks Over Move For Newcastle StarArsenal Eye Bruno Guimaraes as Midfield Plans Gather PaceArsenal’s transfer strategy appears to be gathering momentum, with fresh reports suggesting Bruno Guimaraes has emerged as a serious midfield target ahead of another Premier League title challenge. According to the Daily Mail, discussions have already taken place with representatives of the Newcastle United midfielder, offering an early indication that Mikel Arteta’s recrui
  
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• Real Madrid could use Nico Paz deal to unlock €70m defensive target in smart transfer strategy – report

  26-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid could use Nico Paz deal to unlock €70m defensive target in smart transfer strategy – reportReal Madrid’s plans for the summer transfer window could see two separate deals work in the club’s favour. While the Spanish giants are preparing to make a final decision on Nico Paz’s future, fresh reports suggest the midfielder’s next move could indirectly help Real Madrid in their pursuit of Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni.According to Siro Lop
  
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• Luis Suarez explains why Julian Alvarez would be a perfect signing for Barcelona: ‘He would know how to fulfil his role’

  26-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Suarez explains why Julian Alvarez would be a perfect signing for Barcelona: ‘He would know how to fulfil his role’Barcelona’s search for a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski continues to dominate the summer transfer window, and Julian  Alvarez remains at the top of the club’s wishlist.The Atletico Madrid forward has been heavily linked with a move to the Catalan giants in recent weeks, although completing such a transfer is expected to be far from straig
  
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• Elliot Anderson to undergo Manchester City medical in New York City on Friday morning

  26-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elliot Anderson to undergo Manchester City medical in New York City on Friday morningAnderson set to undergo a Man City medical in New York City on Friday morningThe development follows reports of a full agreement between City and Nottingham ForestCity and Forest are reported to have agreed a deal agreed Elliot Anderson is set to undergo a Manchester City medical in New York on Friday morning, as per a new report from David Ornstein.Anderson has been City’s primary transfer target througho
  
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• What do Spain and Cape Verde need to qualify for World Cup knockouts from Group H?

  26-06-2026 07:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All four teams in Group H can still advance to the knockout stages of the World Cup as Spain play Uruguay and Cape Verde look to make history against Saudi Arabia. Tournament favourites Spain clicked into gear as the return Lamine Yamal sparked an impressive 4-0 destruction of Saudi Arabia, with La Roja sitting top of the group on four points. But the story of Group H so far has undoubtedly been Cape Verde, who followed up their stunning 0-0 draw with Spain by holding Uruguay to a thrilling 2-2
  
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• What do Belgium, Iran and Egypt need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group G?

  26-06-2026 07:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup 2026 is nearing the end of its group stage with teams now seeking to confirm their spots in the knockout rounds. A hefty 32 of the 48 nations will progress to the next stage of the competition as the top two sides in each group automatically qualify followed by the eight highest point scorers who finish in third. That means there is lots to play for in the final round of fixtures with progression to the last-32 a plausible possibility for a vast majority of teams after two rounds o
  
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• D’Amico meets with Brighton to discuss Matt O’Riley

  26-06-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  D’Amico meets with Brighton to discuss Matt O’RileyRoma sporting director Tony D’Amico was in Milan on Wednesday. Accompanied by his agent Pietro Scala, the executive had several meetings. Among them was a fortuitous one with representatives from Brighton, also in Milan to try to land Atalanta defender Ahanor. Matt O’Riley, a long-time favorite of the sporting director and Gasperini, plays for the English club. The Dane, coming off a somewhat unusual last season (signed o
  
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• What do Senegal need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group I?

  26-06-2026 07:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Senegal have played two and lost two at the 2026 World Cup, but their hopes of reaching the knockout stage have not yet been dashed entirely.It’s been a tough few months for the African side, who were stripped of their Afcon title off the pitch before entering this World Cup, where France and Norway represented their opening challenges.Despite a valiant start against France, Senegal were ultimately beaten 3-1 as Kylian Mbappe got up and running with two goals, before Erling Haaland did the
  
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• Co-hosts USA lose to last kick of game against Turkey

  26-06-2026 07:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupTurkey 3 - 2 United States FTEliminated Turkey ended the United States' unbeaten start with a stoppage-time winner in Los Angeles as they recorded their first World Cup victory since 2002.Kaan Ayhan's prodded finish with the last kick of an entertaining contest won the match for Turkey, who had fallen behind inside three minutes. With Hollywood stars including Brad Pitt, Ed Norton and Owen Wilson enjoying a party atmosphere in the stands, the co-hosts had made the perfect start des
  
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• Is Norway vs France on TV? Channel, time and how to watch World Cup clash

  26-06-2026 07:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norway and France battle for top spot in Group I as they meet in the final round of World Cup fixtures before the knockout phase.Both nations are assured of a top-two finish in the group having won each of their first two games in North America, and will now look to avoid a more arduous route by topping the table.The winner of the group will take on a third-placed finisher in New Jersey, while the team that progresses in second spot faces a trip to Texas to take on Ivory Coast/Ecuador.With Erlin
  
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• Ruggeri edges closer to Gasperini reunion at Roma

  26-06-2026 07:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ruggeri edges closer to Gasperini reunion at RomaMatteo Ruggeri is among the names linked with Roma ahead of the summer transfer window.The ex-Atalanta fullback is reportedly being considered as one of Roma’s reinforcements for next season.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma held exploratory talks with the player’s entourage a few weeks ago.\Now, with Atletico Madrid intent on securing Grimaldo as their next signing, Ruggeri could be further pushed to the margins of Simeone&rs
  
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• 🎥 USA lose but stay top, Turkey 👋 by winning! Paraguay v Australia, dull 🥱

  26-06-2026 07:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 USA lose but stay top, Turkey 👋 by winning! Paraguay v Australia, dull 🥱Group D comes to a close with already-eliminated Türkiye beating hosts the United States, and a harmless draw between Australia and Paraguay. After two wins, the United States suffered a 3-2 defeat to Türkiye, but still hold on to top spot and a place in the round of 32, where they will face Bosnia on July 1.💡 Want to stay up to date on everything happening in the USA, Mexico
  
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• With the key move complete, Manchester City can now focus on their next moves in the transfer market

  26-06-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the key move complete, Manchester City can now focus on their next moves in the transfer marketManchester City have seemingly secured their first signing of the summer transfer window. David Ornstein broke the news for The Athletic late last night that City had agreed a deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million. With the Anderson deal complete, and Anderson set to undergo his City medical today, the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders have landed their first sign
  
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• World Cup Day 16 What to Watch: Mbappé vs. Haaland, Groups H and G sort things out

  26-06-2026 07:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup continues on Friday with Groups G, H and I in action.Here's what you need to know for Day 16 of the World Cup.Norway vs. FranceFriday, June 26 | 3 p.m. ET | Foxborogh, Mass. | TV: FoxOdds: Norway (+370), France (-165), Tie (+360)This one is for all the marbles. With two wins apiece, both Norway and France are already through to the knockout round, meaning that this game will solely determine who wins the group rather than who advances. Also on the line is a more favorable path
  
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• World Cup Day 16 What to Watch: Kylian Mbappé vs. Erling Haaland, Groups H and G sort things out

  26-06-2026 07:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup continues on Friday with Groups G, H and I in action.Here's what you need to know for Day 16 of the World Cup.Norway vs. FranceFriday, June 26 | 3 p.m. ET | Foxborogh, Mass. | TV: FoxOdds: Norway (+370), France (-165), Tie (+360)This one is for all the marbles. With two wins apiece, both Norway and France are already through to the knockout round, meaning that this game will determine who wins the group and who finishes second. Also on the line is a more favorable path, as the
  
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• What is SkyJo? The card game being played in the England camp

  26-06-2026 07:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The England players have been in the USA for the World Cup since 1 June - moving to their base camp a fortnight ago [Getty Images]As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding.While the focus during the World Cup group stage has been all about Croatia, Ghana and Panama, the players' downtime has been spent on Wolf, SkyJo and Imposter.England's players are getting into their leisure time games to strengthen team bo
  
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• Not even Mother Nature can dampen Dutch delight as Netherlands win World Cup group

  26-06-2026 07:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY — Around these parts, we have a saying: “If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes and it'll change.”Just ask our newest football friends, the tens of thousands of Dutch fans that rolled through town and saw the Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 on Thursday to finish top of Group F at the 2026 World Cup.MORE — Lionel Messi, Argentina and the traveling circus come to KCThey started the day (under blue skies) by putting on one of the most spectacular per
  
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• 🎥 Germany not nasty enough? Undav hits a sore point

  26-06-2026 07:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Germany not nasty enough? Undav hits a sore pointThe German national team largely disappointed in the 1–2 defeat to Ecuador and had to accept its first real setback at the World Cup. This time, not even super-sub Deniz Undav could change that. In an interview with 'MagentaTV,' he gave his assessment of the reasons behind Germany’s defeat. As usual, it was brutally honest. As early as Monday, the team coached by Julian Nagelsmann wants to show a different side again. At
  
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• USA suffer late defeat to Turkey but eye Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout stage

  26-06-2026 06:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The US conceded a goal in added time to end their perfect record at this year’s World Cup. Photograph: Marcio J Sanchez/APThe US men’s national team have already made history this summer. They scored the most goals they ever have in a single World Cup game, won two straight games for the first time in the tournament, and wrapped up top spot in an evenly-matched Group D with a game to spare.On Thursday evening they faced a far more familiar foe: World Cup adversity. And in the key mom
  
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• USA undone by late Turkish sucker-punch but nippy Pulisic cameo maintains momentum

  26-06-2026 06:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the insignificant continental battle of the North American hosts, Mexico stand on top after three rounds. The question now is: who can stay in the heat of battle the longest? It is undeniable that any World Cup is a better spectacle when a second-tier host nation comes to the party: be it Sweden in 1958, South Korea in 2002 or Russia in 2018. The beauty of this year’s tournament is that there are three and while all of them have progressed rather comfortably to the last-32 , only the Me
  
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