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• Madueke and Saka's 'unusual' relationship

  23-06-2026 15:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Noni Madueke was one of England's standout players in the 4-2 win over Croatia and won the penalty which Harry Kane scored to give the Three Lions the lead.Madueke's Arsenal team-mate Bukayo Saka had been expected to be England's starting right winger at the World Cup but the 24-year-old is dealing with an Achilles issue he has been carrying since March.Saka and Madueke find themselves in the unusual situation of competing for game time at both club and country.Saka, who made his 5
  
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• 🥐☕️FC Ptit Déj: a Ligue 1 club teases Ancelotti, Jordan's sweet gesture

  24-06-2026 07:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️FC Ptit Déj: a Ligue 1 club teases Ancelotti, Jordan's sweet gestureAuxerre teases Ancelotti and Endrick 📲The "Ancelotti vs Endrick" trend just keeps making internet users laugh. The latest club to jump on it: AJ Auxerre.Jordan imitates Japan... brilliantly! 💎Despite being eliminated in the first round, Jordan left its locker room spotless after its match against Algeria. The Jordanians even gave traditional sweets to the organizers as a thank-you g
  
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• The flaw in England’s World Cup plan is now clear to see after Ghana stalemate

  24-06-2026 07:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel was inches from being two from two; two games, two substitutes scoring. Even when Nico O’Reilly’s header thumped against the bar, the rebound fell obligingly for Harry Kane. “Ninety-nine times out of 100,” Tuchel argued, Kane would score. And if so, the manager may have been seen as a catalyst with his changes. Instead, Kane skied his shot.As it is, England have one goal from a replacement this World Cup; a potentially significant one, too, with Marcus Rashf
  
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• This baffling Fifa decision could ruin the World Cup’s famous group stage drama

  24-06-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Over the next few days, the concept of head-to-head is going to be easy to grasp, but its use will still be difficult to actually get your head around.Fifa have needlessly, and very suddenly, taken away some of the excitement of their own expanded World Cup.Consider Thursday alone, which might have been one of the most wondrous days of the tournament.There could have been six matches with almost everything on the line, all of them invigorated by the intensity of emotion that comes with just tryi
  
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• Manchester City exploring £45M transfer to reunite Enzo Maresca with Chelsea defender

  24-06-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City exploring £45M transfer to reunite Enzo Maresca with Chelsea defenderHugo Viana and Manchester City are targeting a new right-back this summerChelsea’s Malo Gusto, valued at £45M, has emerged as a leading candidate for the positionNewcastle’s Tino Livramento is also understood to be on City’s shortlistHugo Viana and Manchester City could reunite incoming manager Enzo Maresca and one of his key assets from Chelsea this summer, as per a new report.Manc
  
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• When is the Carabao Cup first-round draw?

  24-06-2026 07:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the World Cup 2026 being in full swing, the start of the new domestic season is also inching ever closer and the draw for the first round of the Carabao Cup will take place this week. The first round will feature 70 clubs, 68 EFL sides plus two teams from a preliminary round, due to the participation of nine Premier League clubs in European competition next season. The preliminary round will see Tranmere Rovers take on Rochdale on August 1 while Crawley Town face York City on August 3 to de
  
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• Is Scotland v Brazil on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup clash

  24-06-2026 07:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland face Brazil with history on the line in their second World Cup group stage game, with their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds hanging in the balance.To qualify for the last 32 for the first time Steve Clarke’s side need a draw, or at the very least to avoid a heavy defeat, after their feelgood 1-0 win over Haiti was cancelled out by a 1-0 reverse at the hands of 2022 semi-finalists Morocco.It could have been much worse after Ismael Saibari thumped home a stunning goal after ju
  
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• What do South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group A?

  24-06-2026 07:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup 2026 continues in full flow and is nearing the end of the group stage with teams now seeking to finalise their spots in the knockout rounds. 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 plenty of teams. In Gro
  
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• What do Scotland and Brazil need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group C?

  24-06-2026 07:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland’s hopes of advancing at the World Cup are hanging in the balance - as they now prepare for their final group game against Brazil in Miami. The Tartan Army’s worst fears from the opening 1-0 win against Haiti were realised almost as soon as Scotland kicked off against Morocco. Scotland knew they couldn’t afford another disjointed performance, but were nevertheless stunned by Ismael Saibari’s thumping finish after just 70 seconds, which proved the difference. Steve
  
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• World Cup Day 14 What to Watch: Canada, South Korea looking to advance; Brazil, Scotland meet with Group C at stake

  24-06-2026 06:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup continues Wednesday with Groups A, B and C in action. It's the final group stage games for three groups, which means games will be played simultaneously. Mexico is the only team playing Wednesday that has already clinched a spot in the Round of 32. That leaves for plenty of meaningful matches, including for co-host Canada, which sits tied atop Group B with Switzerland.Elsewhere, South Korea could join Mexico and advance with a win. Group C features a tight battle between Brazi
  
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• Colombia lay down gauntlet to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal with DR Congo victory

  24-06-2026 06:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colombia secured ​their place in the World Cup round of 32 with a game to spare after a 1-0 ⁠victory over DR Congo in Group K on Tuesday, with Daniel Munoz scoring the winner after the South Americans had ⁠been frustrated for much ​of ⁠the evening.Colombia moved to six points from two matches and ⁠guaranteed their progress to the knockout stage ​ahead of their final ‌group game against Portugal, who beat Uzbekistan 5-0 earlier on Tuesday. DR ‌C
  
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• Ancelotti's quest to end Brazil's 24-year wait for World Cup glory

  24-06-2026 06:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]We had been told to expect his arrival at 19:15 local time. Then it was 20:30. Finally, a little after 21:00 in Miami, in strode Carlo Ancelotti to address the hundreds of journalists waiting to hear his thoughts on Brazil's World Cup meeting with Scotland on Wednesday.Well, sort of. Questions relating to Scotland for Brazil coach Ancelotti were few and far between.The Brazilian journalists wanted to know about Neymar, the country's record goalscorer set to play in the famous yello
  
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• World Cup 2026: Daniel Muñoz's late goal lifts Colombia over Congo DR and to top of Group K

  24-06-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colombia was beating on the door all night, and Congo DR's Lionel Mpasi-Nzau could only hold them off for so long.The goalkeeper delivered a monster outing, holding off a barrage of shots before Colombia's Daniel Muñoz was able to break the scoreless deadlock with a deflected shot from inside the box in the 76th minute. The slight deflection left Mpasi-Nzau frozen in no-man's land and gave Colombia a 1-0 win. Daniel Muñoz met the moment for Colombia 🔥 pic.twitter.com/4eviCX
  
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• DR Congo fan ‘Lumumba Vea’ becomes World Cup star in the stands

  24-06-2026 05:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Democratic Republic ​of Congo finally have their unmistakable leader of their faithful legion of supporters: Michel Kuka Mboladinga. DR Congo resumed their World Cup 2026, after a stunning draw with Portugal, by taking on Colombia in Guadalajara on ⁠Tuesday. And in the stands was Mboladinga, who missed the opener after belatedly arriving at the World Cup and adding a unique brand of support.Mboladinga, who rose to prominence at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, pr
  
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• 🔝 The stars turned up: all shone on matchday two of the World Cup

  24-06-2026 04:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝 The stars turned up: all shone on matchday two of the World CupIt’s nothing new that the biggest stars in world football come together at the World Cup. What is new, however, is all of them delivering elite-level performances on the same matchday.Messi bagged a brace against Austria, and it could have been a hat-trick if he had scored that penalty. Still, Leo shone and has already sent Argentina through to the Round of 32.Hours later, Mbappé was right on his heels, also ba
  
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• No extra revenue for Fifa from hydration breaks - Infantino

  24-06-2026 04:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hydration breaks are taking place midway through both halves of World Cup matches [Getty Images]Hydration breaks at the World Cup are "purely a sporting matter" and bring "no additional revenue for Fifa", president Gianni Infantino has said.Three-minute pauses midway through both halves of all World Cup fixtures were introduced in an attempt to help players deal with extreme heat during the tournament in North America.But there has been a mixed reaction to the breaks from players and coaches, wh
  
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• 🙌The Prince is back: Ancelotti confirms Neymar is fit

  24-06-2026 04:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙌The Prince is back: Ancelotti confirms Neymar is fitAfter a delayed arrival in Miami due to a severe storm in New Jersey, Brazil national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti held a press conference at Hard Rock Stadium. The Italian manager analyzed this Wednesday’s decisive clash against Scotland at the 2026 World Cup and shared important updates about his squad.Beware of the aerial game and stay fully focusedAncelotti warned about the British side’s main strengths, highlighting
  
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• 💥Collateral effect: the main losers if Bautista signs

  24-06-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥Collateral effect: the main losers if Bautista signsClub América remains extremely active in the transfer market ahead of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. The club’s board is evaluating the signing of midfielder Alan Bautista, who is currently with Pachuca’s Tuzos. While his arrival would strengthen the midfield, it would also cause a major shake-up in the internal competition at the Coapa nest.Direct pressure in the creative areaThe talented attacking midfielder is a pl
  
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• 🤔Why Gutiérrez’s loan to Santos is bad news for Chivas?

  24-06-2026 03:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤔Why Gutiérrez’s loan to Santos is bad news for Chivas?Érick Gutiérrez’s departure from Chivas de Guadalajara seems imminent, but the deal carries a troubling financial twist for the club. After falling out of head coach Gabriel Milito’s plans and not being called up for preseason, the midfielder is looking for a new destination, with Santos Laguna emerging as the most likely option.A loan with a hidden costAccording to reports from journalist Jes&u
  
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• Silly tackle, bad reaction - Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row

  24-06-2026 03:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel defended Jude Bellingham after the midfielder was involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz at half-time of Tuesday's goalless draw.Bellingham had to be pulled way by team-mate Morgan Rogers as he engaged with the Ghana coach and his backroom staff.It came shortly after a foul when Bellingham shoved Jerome Opoku and tensions spilled over after the referee had blown for half-time.The fall-out continued as players and coaches walked across the field to t
  
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• World Cup 2026: Has this USMNT finally won over a divided soccer nation?

  24-06-2026 03:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  IRVINE, Calif. — The U.S. mission entering this World Cup on home ground was to win matches and, if all things fell into place, win Group D and win a few knockout games.The first two goals have been met.The team carried another prime assignment into the summer soccer festival: Win over the public."We're doing our job — and trying to do our job as best we can — winning games," goalkeeper Matt Freese said, "And sometimes more importantly, putting on the performance to excite them
  
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• Scotland will have clear strategy - Ancelotti

  24-06-2026 03:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti says his team will face a Scotland with a "very clear strategy" when they meet in Miami on Wednesday.The five-time world champions sit just a point ahead of the Scots who lie third in Group C, with Steve Clarke's side needing a positive result to be sure of progression.Speaking at the Brazil media conference on Tuesday through an interpretor, Ancelotti said: "They are a strong team. They have a very clear strategy."It's a very well organised team.
  
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• No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check

  24-06-2026 03:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Head coach Thomas Tuchel claimed England's thrilling opening World Cup win against Croatia would have excited "fans in pubs". The dismal follow-up against Ghana would have sobered them up instantly.The manner in which England dismantled Croatia raised expectation and excitement levels, but this was a brutal reality check as Ghana's resilience, physicality and organisation built an insurmountable barrier.England are leading Group L and set to qualify for the last 32 - and Declan Rice echoed the p
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic feature as Croatia edge Panama

  24-06-2026 03:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic feature as Croatia edge PanamaManchester City’s Croatian duo both featured prominently in Croatia’s narrow victory over Panama to qualify for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night.Croatia kept their World Cup dreams alive in Group L with a vital 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto, picking up their first points of the tournament and setting up a mammoth clash on Saturday with Ghana to decide their fin
  
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• Croatia pile pressure on England with nervy World Cup win over eliminated Panama

  24-06-2026 03:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Croatia netted ​a second-half goal from substitute Ante Budimir to beat Panama 1-0 for their first ⁠points of the World Cup in a high-stakes Group L clash on Tuesday that eliminated the Central ⁠American side.On ​a ⁠night when Croatia captain Luka Modric became the second ⁠European to earn a 200th ​cap, ⁠the Balkans side ‌broke the deadlock when Budimir, alone at the back post, ‌converted a deep cross ‌in the 54th minute.Croatia, who
  
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• World Cup 2026: Ante Budimir's goal gives Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama

  24-06-2026 02:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ante Budimir's second-half goal kept Croatia's hopes of a third straight World Cup semifinal appearance alive as the 2022 third-place finishers beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto on Tuesday.The 34-year-old became Croatia's oldest World Cup goal scorer ever when he knocked home Josip Stanisic's cross in the 54th minute after coming on at halftime as a substitute.Pašalić > Stanišić > Budimir on an absolute beauty from Croatia 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nH1dHYDO8y— FOX So
  
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• Dismal England serve up World Cup shocker to highlight old problem

  24-06-2026 02:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maybe this World Cup had been just too exciting. Previously sceptical Americans were in danger of being converted to soccer. The various ills of Gianni Infantino and Fifa were being camouflaged by a flood of goals, many of them fine.Not here. Loud boos greeted the hydration breaks, though they were no less eventful than much of the match. At least when nothing happened during them, there was no actual expectation of anything occurring. This was the worst match of the World Cup.Thomas Tuchel had
  
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• 🧐 Less than a month until Brasileirão returns: table, fixtures, more

  24-06-2026 02:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧐 Less than a month until Brasileirão returns: table, fixtures, moreThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is going full steam ahead in the United States, Mexico, and Canada!But, to the delight of some and the "despair" of others, the ball will start rolling again in the Brasileirão in about a month.The country’s main club competition was paused on May 31, when Cruzeiro and Fluminense drew 1-1 at Mineirão, and Remo beat São Paulo 1-0 at Mangueirão.Since then, pl
  
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• Who failed to make an impact? England player ratings

  24-06-2026 02:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England failed to confirm their spot in the last 32 of the World Cup with Tuesday's lacklustre 0-0 draw against Ghana, although they are still in a strong position to go through from Group L.BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assesses how the players performed in Boston on Tuesday - and you can see how BBC Sport readers rated them at the bottom of the page too.Starting XIJordan Pickford: The goalkeeper did not have a save to make and barely had the ball at his feet either as England pushed f
  
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• Rate the players in Panama v Croatia

  24-06-2026 01:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup match between Panama and Croatia - 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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