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• Liverpool closing in on historic transfer that will change everything

  15-06-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool closing in on historic transfer that will change everythingLiverpool are reportedly closing in on a transfer from their arch rivals. For much of their history, Everton and Liverpool have shared more than just a city. During the early years, there was a lot of merry-go round between the two clubs.There have been a total of 29 senior-level footballers making the switch between the two clubs.While such moves were once relatively common even in the 1980s and 1990s, the landscape of footbal
  
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• Karim Adeyemi hesitant to sign Borussia Dortmund contract extension

  16-06-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Karim Adeyemi hesitant to sign Borussia Dortmund contract extensionBorussia Dortmund are looking to extend Karim Adeyemi’s (24) current deal, which expires in the summer of 2027, however, the German is hesitant, Bild understands.A contract extension, reportedly until 2030, plus an increase on his €5.5m salary is ready to be signed, but Adeyemi and his representatives are reserved on accepting the terms offered. Per Bild, they also want to include a release in the player’s contra
  
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• World Cup Day 6 What to Watch: Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland in the spotlight

  16-06-2026 07:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup continues on Tuesday with Groups I and J in action.Four star-filled matches are on the schedule with the finalists from the 2022 World Cup final in action, as well as Erling Haaland leading Norway in their first World Cup since 1998. Here's what you need to know for a busy day of soccer.France vs. SenegalTuesday, June 16 | 3 p.m. ET | East Rutherford, New Jersey | TV: FoxOdds: France (-220), Senegal (+600), Tie (+340)The 2022 World Cup runners-up look to make another deep run
  
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• Is Argentina v Algeria on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

  16-06-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina get their World Cup defence underway against Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday night. Three and a half years after Lionel Messi guided Argentina to a glorious third World Cup triumph in Qatar, the South American side begin their 2026 tournament as the top-seeded favourites in Group J.Argentina also boast the likes of Julian Alvarez, Alexis Mac Allister and Emiliano Martinez in their ranks. They topped South American qualifying with 12 wins from 18 games and also won the 2024 Copa Ameri
  
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• Motherwell's Just scores twice but New Zealand held by Iran

  16-06-2026 06:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupIran 2 - 2 New Zealand FTIran twice came from behind in Los Angeles as they denied New Zealand a first win at a World Cup.Motherwell forward Elijah Just gave New Zealand a flying start as he thumped home a half volley after Chris Wood held up the ball and knocked it into his path.New Zealand continued to show promise but, as has already often been the case at this World Cup, the first hydration break midway through the first half proved costly as the momentum swung and Iran found a
  
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• Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine

  16-06-2026 06:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iran fans during the 2-2 draw with New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium [Getty Images]On the tickets and in the listings, this match was billed as Iran v New Zealand.But in the stands and chanting outside the stadium, it was not the Kiwis who were Iran's most vocal opponents - it was their own dissidents.Time and again, Iranian team officials have said they want football to unite people. The mood here was anything but united.Outside the Los Angeles Stadium, the atmosphere was politically charged.H
  
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• Just scores twice but New Zealand held by spirited Iran

  16-06-2026 06:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupIran 2 - 2 New Zealand FTIran twice came from behind in Los Angeles as they denied New Zealand a first win at a World Cup.Motherwell forward Elijah Just gave New Zealand a flying start as he thumped home a half volley after Chris Wood held up the ball and knocked it into his path.New Zealand continued to show promise but, as has already often been the case at this World Cup, the first hydration break midway through the first half proved costly as the momentum swung and Iran found a
  
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• Can Erling Haaland lead Norway to success at the 2026 World Cup?

  16-06-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland has never seen Norway in a World Cup, as the hulking striker was born two years after France '98 when the Røde, Hvite, Blå beat Brazil in their final group stage match to reach the Round of 16.Nearly three decades later, the Manchester City star is leading his country back to the tournament as heavy expectations follow. What the 25-year-old Haaland does best — score goals — is what Norway will need in order to make it out of Group I and have a chance in th
  
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• Everything you missed overnight at the World Cup 2026

  16-06-2026 05:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iran show resilience after politically charged World Cup openerIran and New Zealand did their best to let football do the talking in their politically-charged Group G match. A Fifa ban on Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag was upheld hours before kick-off, though thousands of Iranians sported the flag at the Los Angeles Stadium, while the Iranian national anthem was booed loudly. All this just hours after US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a US-Iran peace agreement. The All White
  
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• Are billions flooding into Saudi Pro League helping national team?

  16-06-2026 05:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronajdo. Karim Benzema. Neymar. Sadio Mane.The list of world-class talent who have chosen to play in the Saudi Pro League has risen over the years.But could the presence of these multiple Champions League and Ballon d'Or winners be finally benefitting the nation that has been selected to host the 2034 World Cup?Over the years the Saudi Arabia national team has struggled on the world stage.At the 2002 World Cup they suffered a humiliating 8-0 defeat against Germany in their first group
  
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• Resilient Iran defy World Cup obstacles to salvage draw against New Zealand

  16-06-2026 05:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iran drew their World Cup 2026 opener with New Zealand but emphatically won the support of the Iranian community inside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, having overcome unprecedented obstacles just to play at these finals.The Asian team hit back twice through Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi to force a 2-2 draw, with Eli Just grabbing a brace for the All Whites.A World Cup had never kicked off with a host at war with a participant before. Iran have faced the threat of being unable to take their p
  
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• Numbers behind Barry-Murphy's first year at Cardiff

  16-06-2026 05:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Brian Barry-Murphy celebrates one year in charge of Cardiff City today (16 June), little more than a month after guiding the Bluebirds back into the Championship.The Irishman signed a three-year contract with the club last summer and led Cardiff to automatic promotion from League One in his debut campaign in the Welsh capital.Cardiff were victorious in 27 of their 46 league games last season at a win rate of 58.7%.Their 91 points came at an impressive rate of 1.98 point
  
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• Not a good look, Spain! Check Group G and H standings 🎥

  16-06-2026 05:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Not a good look, Spain! Check Group G and H standings 🎥The World Cup had another day of great excitement this Monday (15), even though all four matches ended in draws.The schedule began with Cape Verde surprisingly holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in Group H.Goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, was the hero of the match in Atlanta, making several important saves to keep the score level.Next came the opening match of Group G in Seattle, with Egypt taking the lead through Emam Ashour and Belgium equalizing
  
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• Iran, New Zealand play to 2-2 draw to keep Group G tied up with 1 point apiece

  16-06-2026 05:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Zealand twice took the lead against Iran on Monday with a chance to seize control of Group G in the 2026 World Cup debut for both teams. But Iran rallied twice to equalize, and the two teams played to a 2-2 draw to keep things level in the Group G standings. Belgium and Egypt played to a 1-1 draw earlier Monday, and all four teams will leave their first game in World Cup play with one point apiece in the standings. In fact, the nightcap between Iran and New Zealand completed a Monday quadrup
  
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• US upbeat on Pulisic’s fitness ahead of Australia game: ‘Christian will be ready, relax’

  16-06-2026 04:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Pulisic helped the US to victory over Paraguay.Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty ImagesMauricio Pochettino has moved to allay concerns over Christian Pulisic’s fitness as the US prepare for their World Cup clash with Australia on Friday.Pulisic was brilliant in the opening half of the US’s 4-1 win over Paraguay last week. He was taken off at half-time but insisted he was not carrying a serious injury.“I just got a bit of a kick first half, so I’m really hopi
  
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• 🫣 Did someone say oldies? Two keepers are HEROES in their matches

  16-06-2026 04:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🫣 Did someone say oldies? Two keepers are HEROES in their matchesAge and reflexes don’t have an expiration date. Or at least that’s what Vózinha and Mohammed Al-Owais showed us in their respective matches. On what became a day of draws at the World Cup, two experienced goalkeepers proved that age is just a number when you have the quality needed to shine.The experienced Cape Verde goalkeeper came up huge in monumental fashion, making 7 key saves against Spain
  
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• 👏​🇲🇽​ César Arturo Ramos makes his 2026 World Cup debut

  16-06-2026 03:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👏​🇲🇽​ César Arturo Ramos makes his 2026 World Cup debutMexican refereeing is once again making its mark on the biggest stage in world football.
  César Arturo Ramos made his official debut at the 2026 World Cup in the opening matchday clash between Iran and New Zealand. The Mexican referee stands out with his third World Cup appearance.How far will the refereeing team go in the world’s biggest tournament?This article was translated into Engli
  
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• Iran national anthem booed at World Cup before New Zealand game

  16-06-2026 03:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Iranian national anthem was booed by some spectators inside the SoFI Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday evening as Iran began their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Group G.The match took place hours after President Donald Trump announced a preliminary US-Iran peace deal had been signed to end America’s’ war with Iran.Iran vs New Zealand LIVE: Protests take place at Los Angeles Stadium after Donald Trump announces US-Iran peace dealThe team flew into the US on Sunday from
  
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• Iran national anthem booed by World Cup spectactors before New Zealand clash

  16-06-2026 03:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Iranian national anthem was booed by some spectators inside the SoFI Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday evening as Iran began their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Group G.The match took place hours after President Donald Trump announced a preliminary US-Iran peace deal had been signed to end America’s’ war with Iran.Iran vs New Zealand LIVE: Protests take place at Los Angeles Stadium after Donald Trump announces US-Iran peace dealThe team flew into the US on Sunday from
  
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• ⚽ Liga MX hallmark: Maxi’s goal delights Puebla and Toluca

  16-06-2026 03:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚽ Liga MX hallmark: Maxi’s goal delights Puebla and TolucaIn a high-intensity matchday, Maxi Araújo sparked jubilation for the Uruguay national team by scoring a crucial goal in the game against Saudi Arabia.
  Araújo, now firmly established on the international radar, built much of his professional career thanks to the exposure and consistency he gained on the pitches of Mexican football.In Puebla and Toluca, they remember his time on their fields, hoping this will be th
  
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• ⭐​ Social media sensation Tim Payne made his World Cup debut

  16-06-2026 02:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⭐​ Social media sensation Tim Payne made his World Cup debutGroup G’s debut at the 2026 World Cup not only brings the intense battle for points, but also the on-field introduction of the moment’s breakout player on digital platforms: New Zealander Tim Payne.
  The footballer, who before the World Cup had an extremely low-profile account with few followers, has now amassed millions on social media thanks to the viral boost from a well-known Argentine influencer, and is in h
  
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• Uruguay equalise late to deny Saudi Arabia in stifling Miami

  16-06-2026 02:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupSaudi Arabia 1 - 1 Uruguay FTMaxi Araujo scored a late Uruguay equaliser to deny Saudi Arabia another memorable opening-game win at a World Cup. Saudi Arabia stunned the world when they beat eventual winners Argentina in their first match at the last 2022 tournament in Qatar.But they could not hold off a second-half onslaught from Uruguay - who ended with 28 shots on goal - as Marcelo Bielsa's South American side earned a point in the Group H encounter.Abdulelah al Amri turned the
  
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• Saudi Arabia denied famous win as Uruguay comeback clinches draw

  16-06-2026 02:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maxi Araujo rescued a point for Uruguay to deny Saudi Arabia another famous World Cup win as the sides drew 1-1 in Miami.The Saudis, who shocked eventual winners Argentina in their opener at the last World Cup 2026, went ahead through Abdulelah Al-Amri in the first half but came under sustained pressure late on and failed to hold out against the two-time winners.Federico Vinas saw his header saved by Mohammed Al-Owais after 30 minutes but that was the highlight of a tepid first-half display from
  
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• World Cup: Uruguay salvages 1-1 draw with underdog Saudi Arabia thanks to 80th-minute goal

  16-06-2026 02:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For 80 minutes Monday, Saudi Arabia was on the verge of a massive upset of Uruguay in their opening game of World Cup play. Uruguay scored late to salvage a 1-1 draw in what still stands as a significant upset in Group H. Uruguay controlled the ball for most of the game and virtually the entire second half. But Saudi goaltender Mohammed Al-Owais played a masterful game and kept Uruguay off the board until the game's 80th minute. Maxi Araújo scored off a rebounded header to finally get the
  
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• Uruguay held to draw, South Americans still winless in the Copa 🎥

  16-06-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay held to draw, South Americans still winless in the Copa 🎥South American football is still without a win at the 2026 World Cup.This Monday (15), Uruguay were held to a draw by Saudi Arabia in their tournament debut.Abdulelah Al-Amri opened the scoring for the Green Falcons late in the first half. Maximiliano Araújo equalized for La Celeste in the second half.The Uruguayan team struggled to create scoring chances throughout the match, but fought back for the equalizer and, i
  
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• Uruguay held to a draw, South Americans still winless in the Copa

  16-06-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay held to a draw, South Americans still winless in the CopaSouth American football is still without a win at this 2026 World Cup.This Monday (15), Uruguay drew with Saudi Arabia in its tournament debut.Abdulelah Al-Amri opened the scoring for the Green Falcons late in the first half. Maximiliano Araújo equalized for La Celeste in the second half.The Uruguayan team struggled to create scoring chances throughout the match, but fought back for the equalizer and, in the final minutes, p
  
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• Real Madrid reportedly have their eyes on a move for a Manchester City leader

  16-06-2026 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid reportedly have their eyes on a move for a Manchester City leaderThis summer has seen Real Madrid continually linked with several key players from Manchester City. Josko Gvardiol was named as a Real Madrid transfer target by Fabrizio Romano, but the Croatian international looks set to sign a contract extension. Rodri was another player named as a target for the 15-time UEFA Champions League winners. But he also seems set to remain at City given that Real Madrid have signed City legen
  
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• 2,500 passes since Spain's last World Cup goal - key stats as Cape Verde earn point

  16-06-2026 00:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde stunned Spain by holding the reigning European champions to a goalless draw on their World Cup debut on Monday.Ably supported by a superb defensive display from those in front of him, veteran goalkeeper Vozinha made several excellent saves to preserve a clean sheet and secure a point that few thought possible before kick-off.Here are some of the key statistics from their memorable draw in Atlanta.1. World Cup life begins at 40 for VozinhaVozinha, who plays his club football in Portuga
  
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• World Cup VAR official releases statement after alleged white supremacist hand gesture

  16-06-2026 00:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FifaWorld Cup 2026 official Shaun Evans has denied “intentionally” making a gesture that some perceived to be connected to an expression of white supremacy.The Australian referee, working as part of the VAR team in Dallas at the World Cup broadcast centre, was seen making an “OK” symbol with his right hand in front of his right leg when the official broadcast of Germany against Curaçao on Sunday cut away from pre-game footage to show the team of video review analys
  
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• PSG academy product set to sign for Manchester City

  16-06-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG academy product set to sign for Manchester CityParis Saint-Germain academy product Hermann Malonga (18) is set to sign his first professional contract at Manchester City, as per a report from Le Parisien.Last summer, it was Mahamadou Sangaré who left PSG to sign for Manchester City. The centre-forward impressed with the academy side, notably in the UEFA Youth League, and he now looks set to be joined in Greater Manchester by another Titi Parisien.Le Parisien understands
  
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