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• Pick Mainoo over Anderson against DR Congo - Rooney

  30-06-2026 10:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kobbie Mainoo is yet to play at this World Cup [Getty Images]Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he would start Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo instead of Elliot Anderson in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo.Mainoo has not won a competitive cap for England since September 2024, having dropped out of the United team under former manager Ruben Amorim.However, under Michael Carrick the 21-year-old won his place back for United - then England - and played in his country
  
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• United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?

  01-07-2026 03:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It is not only their devastating finishing about which France's World Cup rivals should be concerned.The spirit and unity of this exceptionally talented Les Bleus team should also worry the remaining sides left in the tournament - and it was on full display during Tuesday's 3-0 dismantling of Sweden.After Kylian Mbappe's superbly crafted opening goal, France's all-time leading scorer ran straight towards his bench to embrace Didier Deschamps.The head coach was back in the dugout for the first ti
  
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• 😳 What now, Paraguay? France racks up ABSURD records

  01-07-2026 02:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 What now, Paraguay? France racks up ABSURD recordsThe France that has now become Paraguay's "problem" in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 keeps impressing.There was an Mbappé record, Olise taking the lead in a stat, Deschamps making history and... much more.Check out below some of the achievements sealed after the celebrated qualification against Sweden.Coach with the MOST winsDidier Deschamps returned to the France bench after the death of his mother.And he saw his players s
  
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• USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mauricio Pochettino downplays USMNT's role as favorite ahead of Round of 32 clash

  01-07-2026 02:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Mauricio Pochettino does not want to hear any talk about the U.S. being favored in its World Cup Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday.Yes, the Americans won their group by playing impressive soccer in the first two matches and clinching first place with one game to spare, while their opponents needed to win on the final day to squeeze through as a third-place finisher.Yes, they will again enjoy raucous support from an audience packed into an N
  
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• 🚨 Mexico and Ecuador name starting XIs for last-32 clash

  01-07-2026 01:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Mexico and Ecuador name starting XIs for last-32 clash We've got a treat this evening as Mexico play host to Ecuador in a World Cup last-32 showdown in Mexico City.
  Co-hosts Mexico cruised to top their group, while Ecuador needed a final matchday upset over Germany to rescue their campaign.Despite that, Sebastián Beccacece's side remain a dark-horse for many at this summer's tournament.Here is how the two sides will set up this evening. What do you make of the selectio
  
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• Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into last 16

  01-07-2026 01:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupFrance 3 - 0 Sweden FTKylian Mbappe became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches as France cruised past Sweden 3-0 to set up a last 16 tie with Paraguay.A strike in each half took Mbappe to 10 knockout stage goals, while he now shares the lead in the Golden Boot race at this tournament with Argentina's Lionel Messi, with both on six goals.Both sides had to content with scorching temperatures in New Jersey, but Les Bleus wasted little time in bombarding their
  
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• 💥End of an era: Bielsa quits Uruguay after World Cup flop

  01-07-2026 01:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥End of an era: Bielsa quits Uruguay after World Cup flopArgentine head coach Marcelo Bielsa gave a press conference in which he officially announced his departure from the Uruguay national team. The 70-year-old coach took full responsibility for La Celeste’s surprising and chaotic elimination in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, where the team managed just two points against Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde.No excuses, but backed by the statisticsBielsa described his farew
  
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• Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise’s devastating double act is driving France to another World Cup final

  01-07-2026 01:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liberte, Egalite, Mbappe. Or maybe it was Liberte, Egalite, Olise. France delivered another mission statement of a performance, another wonderful endorsement of their footballing philosophy taking them closer to a return to New York for a third consecutive World Cup final. They are making history and making memories. The scorer par excellence and the creator nonpareil brought their artistry to the evisceration of Sweden. One day, perhaps, Graham Potter and his team may be able to cushion their d
  
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• How USMNT prepare for World Cup penalty drama: confidence, composure and consultants

  01-07-2026 01:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The US triumphed in their most recent penalty shootout experience, in the Gold Cup quarterfinal against Costa Rica.Photograph: Carlos Gonzalez/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty ImagesThere is perhaps nothing more polarizing in the game of football than a penalty shootout. But however you feel about them, you can’t deny the drama involved, which was on full display in Monday’s last-32 matches.Germany were the first at this World Cup to fall victim to the cruel nature of the procedure, with Kai Ha
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | France 3-0 Sweden: Kylian Mbappé double sends Les Bleus through to last 16

  01-07-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | France 3-0 Sweden: Kylian Mbappé double sends Les Bleus through to last 16Kylian Mbappé scored a goal in each half as France saw off Sweden to qualify for the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday evening in New York. Bradley Barcola also scored as Les Bleus set up a tie against Paraguay, for what will be a repeat of their 1998 campaign.The matchA few days on from convincing against a second-string Norway team, Les Bleus were faced a sterner test against Scandinavian opposi
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rayan Cherki makes late appearance as France cruise beyond Sweden

  01-07-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rayan Cherki makes late appearance as France cruise beyond SwedenRayan Cherki, once again, made a late appearance from the substitutes’ bench during France’s comfortable 3-0 win over Sweden in the last-32.Despite the scorching East Coast heat, Les Bleus dominated from the first whistle as Kylian Mbappé saw an early effort ruled out for offside and hit the post from a low Jules Koundé cross, while Michael Olise rattled the upright with a sc
  
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• 🖥️ Online reaction to France masterclass: They'd have torn us apart

  01-07-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🖥️ Online reaction to France masterclass: They'd have torn us apartSeveral weeks before the 2026 World Cup had even begun, all of football-loving Germany was already talking about the looming round-of-16 clash with France.But since the DFB team embarrassed itself to the core and crashed out against Paraguay in the round of 32, that showdown will not be happening after all. And if the internet is anything to go by, that may actually be a good thing...Or to put it even more bluntly:
  
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• FEATURE | Three things we learned as France sweep Sweden aside to reach the Round of 16

  01-07-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Three things we learned as France sweep Sweden aside to reach the Round of 16Following a positive start to the game for Sweden before the first hydration break, France looked rejuvenated after a talking-to from Deschamps, which saw them quickly command possession and take the game away from Sweden. A brace from Mbappé and a smart finish from Barcola saw Les Bleus cruise into the next round of the competition with a 3-0 victory. Potter’s blueprint fails to trouble Fran
  
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• Michael Olise, France's new magician, is the heart of their World Cup dreams

  01-07-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Michael Olise is a magician and France has a new hero as he put on a show in New York City on Tuesday. Olise drifted around the pitch and looked totally at one with the ball as France dismantled Sweden to reach the last 16 of the 2026 men's World Cup. It was the kind of display you dream about seeing live. He was playing a different game. Olise hit the post with an incredible flying overhead kick in the first half, which would have been one of the all-time great Wor
  
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• 🔥 The team to beat? France reach the last 16 after a superb display 🎥

  01-07-2026 00:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 The team to beat? France reach the last 16 after a superb display 🎥Champions in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, France once again showed they are strong contenders to bring home the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After a 100% record in the group stage, Didier Deschamps’ men cruised past Sweden this Tuesday (30) in the Round of 32.Mbappé (twice) and Barcola scored in the 3-0 win at MetLife Stadium.It was a match that brought a record for the No. 10 and another big performance fro
  
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• World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappé scores two more goals, France cruises into Round of 16 over Sweden

  01-07-2026 00:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — On a sweltering afternoon, France beat Sweden 3-0 thanks to two more Kylian Mbappé goals to advance to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.Mbappé scored his record ninth goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup in the first half, breaking a three-way tie with Brazil players Leônidas and Ronaldo for the most ever in elimination games at the tournament. Mbappé had another goal later in the second half.France had a bevy of goal-scoring opp
  
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• World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappé scores 2 more goals, France cruises into Round of 16 over Sweden

  01-07-2026 00:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — On a sweltering afternoon, France beat Sweden 3-0 thanks to two more Kylian Mbappé goals to advance to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.Mbappé scored his record ninth goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup in the first half, breaking a three-way tie with Brazil players Leônidas and Ronaldo for the most ever in elimination games at the tournament. Mbappé had another goal later in the second half.France had a bevy of goal-scoring opp
  
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• World Cup 2026 golden boot standings as Kylian Mbappe edges ahead of Lionel Messi

  01-07-2026 00:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The race for the golden boot at the World Cup is hurtling towards an epic contest during the knockout stage as Kylian Mbappe reined in Lionel Messi at the top of the standingswith Vinicius Jr and Erling Haalandalso very much in the race.The stars continue to dominate at this tournament, none more so than Messi after backing up a hat-trick against Algeria with a double against Austria to highlight one of his greatest traits after a penalty miss. Another arrived off the bench against Jordan &ndash
  
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• 🚨 Mbappé overtakes Ronaldo and lands a prestigious record

  01-07-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Mbappé overtakes Ronaldo and lands a prestigious recordKylian Mbappé continues to write his legend in the World Cup.By finding the back of the net once again against Sweden in the World Cup Round of 16, the captain of Les Bleus took his total to 10 goals in the knockout stage of the competition, including a brace in this match.With this tenth goal, the French star officially surpasses Brazilian legends Leônidas and Ronaldo, who both scored eight goals at this stage
  
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• ‘I like football, but we’re nervous’: As Mexico revels in World Cup fever, cartel violence leaves many gripped in fear

  01-07-2026 00:17 via yahoo.com
  Mexico has been swept up in World Cup fervour, with vibrant outdoor celebrations transforming streets, plazas, and fan zones across its three host cities – Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey – since the tournament kicked off on 11 June.Yet, a starkly different reality unfolds in parts of the country grappling with cartel violence, where the global football spectacle is experienced through a lens of fear.In numerous villages and towns, where daily shootings are a grim and constan
  
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• Rosenior nears management return at Paris FC

  01-07-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rosenior was in charge at Chelsea between January and April [Getty Images]Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is nearing a move to Paris FC, having been offered a two-year contract with the option of a further season.The 41-year-old is expected to make a swift return to management after lasting less than four months at Stamford Bridge, having been appointed as Enzo Maresca's successor in January and sacked in April.Paris FC, owned by the Arnault family with a minority stake held by energy drink
  
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• 🤯 Even R9 is left amazed: Mbappé bags another World Cup record!

  01-07-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Even R9 is left amazed: Mbappé bags another World Cup record!Kylian Mbappé and the World Cup — that’s a success story for the ages, in the truest sense of the word. The superstar’s 1-0 against Sweden marked his 17th World Cup goal already.So at just 27 years old, Mbappé has moved past Germany legend Miroslav Klose, who held the title of record goalscorer before the tournament began.That distinction currently belongs to Lionel Messi. But Mbapp&eacu
  
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• WSL: Tottenham sign Selma Panengstuen from SK Brann

  01-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WSL: Tottenham sign Selma Panengstuen from SK BrannTottenham Hotspur have signed 23-year-old Norwegian goalkeeper Selma Panengstuen from SK Brann.Born in Skreia, Norway, Panengstuen began her senior career with Raufoss IL. There, she spent two seasons in the Norwegian First Division before joining top flight side Stabæk in 2020.Panengstuen made her Toppserien debut at the age of 18 in July 2021. She went on to make three further league appearances that season and played 12 matches in total
  
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• Journalist: Manchester United keeping multiple midfield deals alive

  01-07-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Manchester United keeping multiple midfield deals aliveManchester United Transfer News: Midfield Rebuild Takes Another TurnUgarte Injury Complicates United PlansCredit to The Athletic for the original information.Manchester United’s summer rebuild has acquired another layer of complication, and in a very United sort of way, it has arrived through a player they may have intended to move on.Manuel Ugarte is now set for an extended spell out after suffering a knee ligament injury
  
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• Mbappé makes World Cup knockout history after scoring vs Sweden 📈

  30-06-2026 23:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé makes World Cup knockout history after scoring vs Sweden 📈Kylian Mbappé is simply unstoppable in the World Cup. The French superstar opened the scoring in France's last-32 showdown with Sweden this evening in New Jersey, and made stunning history in the process. 
  Sweden keeper Jacob Zetterström was a brick-wall in the opening 45 minutes despite France peppering his goal with shots.It took until the cusp of stoppage-time for Mbappé to curl in the
  
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• Kylian Mbappe sets a World Cup record with his 9th knockout round goal against Sweden

  30-06-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As he chases Lionel Messi for the all-time scoring record at the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé secured a record that Messi doesn’t have on Tuesday against Sweden.Mbappé’s first-half goal was his ninth in a knockout round at the World Cup. That broke a three-way tie with Brazil players Leônidas and Ronaldo for the most in elimination games.Here’s how Mbappé set the record just before halftime.WHAT A GOAL FOR MBAPPÉ 🇫🇷He slices through
  
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• Kylian Mbappé sets a World Cup record with his 9th and 10th knockout round goals against Sweden

  30-06-2026 23:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As he chases Lionel Messi for the all-time scoring record at the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé secured a record that Messi doesn't have on Tuesday against Sweden.Mbappé's first-half goal was his ninth in the knockout round at the World Cup. That broke a three-way tie with Brazil players Leônidas and Ronaldo for the most in elimination games.Here's how Mbappé set the record just before halftime:WHAT A GOAL FOR MBAPPÉ 🇫🇷He slices through the Sweden defe
  
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• Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse

  30-06-2026 23:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronald Koeman has resigned as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to "appalling" racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties.Koeman's side were knocked out by Morocco in a last-32 shootout after a 1-1 draw in Monterrey.Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber and Crysencio Summerville all missed their efforts and were subjected to discriminatory, racist and hateful comments on social media, said the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB).Koeman, 63, has stepped down from his
  
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• Defying logic - how Haaland could end up with 260 international goals

  30-06-2026 23:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All five of Erling Haaland's goals at the 2026 World Cup have been one-touch finishes [Getty Images]Erling Haaland stood on the pitch in Dallas, a goofy grin across his face and a Viking helmet atop his head at a jaunty angle. He was drinking it all in.Norway had just beaten Ivory Coast 2-1, their first knockout victory in World Cup history. It was celebrated by players and fans joining together in their now iconic Viking Row celebration - conducted by Martin Odegaard on the drum.And, of course,
  
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• World Cup 2026: Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman resigns after Round of 32 exit to Morocco

  30-06-2026 23:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronald Koeman has announced his resignation as manager of the Netherlands' men's team, hours after the Oranje were knockout of the World Cup after penalty kicks to Morocco in the Round of 32.The Dutch were minutes away from advancing when Morocco's Issa Diop headed home an equalizer in the first minute of second-half stoppage time. A winner could not be decided after 30 minutes of stoppage time and Koeman's side had a penalty saved and two attempts missed as they crashed out of the tournament.&l
  
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