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• Real Madrid defender rejects easy path as Mourinho decision looms

  26-06-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender rejects easy path as Mourinho decision loomsOne area of their team that Real Madrid have considered most seriously while planning the reinforcements for the next season is the defense. This is quite clear from the fact that of the four signings they have already completed, three are defenders, i.e., Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, and Denzel Dumfries.These new additions of experienced proven players is definitely exciting, as they would provide a lot of quality and depth fo
  
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• 'I leave nothing' - the end of 'toxic' Bielsa's Uruguay reign

  27-06-2026 06:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcelo Bielsa had already confirmed he would step down as Uruguay boss after the World Cup [Getty Images]In substituting a national team hero at half-time before delivering a brutally honest self-reflection, the end of Marcelo Bielsa's tenure as Uruguay manager felt rather fitting.A 1-0 defeat by Spain in Guadalajara condemned the two-time World Cup winners to a humiliating second successive group-stage exit, and neatly summed up Bielsa's struggles as head coach.Like he did after draws with Sau
  
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• 🚨 World Cup: Tuchel confirms an England stalwart is out!

  27-06-2026 06:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 World Cup: Tuchel confirms an England stalwart is out!A huge blow.This Saturday evening, England must take on Panama to strengthen their position at the top of Group L.But 24 hours before kick-off, Thomas Tuchel announced some very bad news. His first-choice right-back, Reece James, has been ruled out for at least the Three Lions’ next match."Reece has a small issue with his thigh, a slight hamstring injury. He hasn’t been able to train over the last two days. He is now fol
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rodri and Spain qualify for knockout stage as Group H toppers

  27-06-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rodri and Spain qualify for knockout stage as Group H toppersSpain edged Uruguay 1-0 in Guadalajara to seal top spot in Group H and advance to the World Cup knockouts on Friday evening.Luis de la Fuente‘s side dominated the ball throughout, but a resilient Uruguayan defensive structure kept Rodri and co at bay for large portions of the match.The breakthrough arrived just before half-time when Alex Baena drove in a strike near the edge of the area that veteran
  
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• How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie

  27-06-2026 05:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde have reached the World Cup knockout stages on their debut appearance in the tournament [Reuters]Cape Verde have made history by becoming the smallest nation to reach the knockout stage at the World Cup.The prize for a side representing a group of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean will be to face defending champions Argentina in the last 32.Players huddled around a mobile phone on the pitch following their goalless draw with Saudi Arabia to watch the final moments of Spain's win over Ur
  
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• Cape Verde's magical World Cup run continues after draw with Saudi Arabia. Next up? Lionel Messi and Argentina

  27-06-2026 05:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Seconds after tying Saudi Arabia 0-0 on Friday night, players from Cape Verde, the third-smallest nation to ever play in the World Cup, huddled around a phone and waited for the end of Spain's win over Uruguay to go final for the dream to be real.Would the biggest underdog story of the 2026 World Cup continue for at least one more game?The answer was yes. And, somehow, Cape Verde is now an even bigger underdog.Thanks to a group stage campaign that included no wins and — most importantly &m
  
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• Uruguay boss Marcelo Bielsa explains stunning Fernando Muslera half-time change after howler against Spain

  27-06-2026 05:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fernando Muslera was hauled off at half-time by Uruguay boss Marcelo Bielsa to end a humiliating World Cup 2026 campaign during their 1-0 defeat to Spain.The Estudiantes shot-stopper has endured a nightmare campaign for La Celeste, with his mishandling of Alex Baena’s shot leading to Spain’s opener. Muslera’s latest error created history for the wrong reasons as the first time a goalkeeper has contributed three errors that have led to goals in one World Cup campaign since recor
  
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• Spain and Cape Verde reach knockouts as Scotland handed World Cup lifeline

  27-06-2026 05:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain finished at the top of Group H after outlasting Uruguay 1-0 in a fiery encounter at Guadalajara Stadium.With Uruguay desperate to avoid a second-straight group-stage exit, Spain looked much more comfortable in the early stages, though neither side were able to quickly get off the mark.That all changed in the 42nd minute however, when Spanish midfielder Alex Baena received a clean cross in the box and was able to get just enough touch on it to guide it towards the bottom right of the goal.U
  
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• The four World Cup results Scotland need to qualify for knockout stages

  27-06-2026 04:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland‘s World Cup hopes are on the brink after finishing third in Group C following a 3-0 defeat to Brazil - and their fate is out of their hands. Steve Clarke’s side defeated Haiti in their opening match before a slim 1-0 loss to Morocco. A dispiriting defeat to Brazil left them with just three points and a goal difference of -3, as well as an agonising wait to determine if they’ll make it into the knockout rounds. From 12 groups only the best eight third placed finishers w
  
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• England qualify for World Cup knockout stage

  27-06-2026 04:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England won their World Cup opener against Croatia but drew with Ghana [Getty Images]England's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup has been confirmed before they face Panama in their final group game on Saturday.The Three Lions sit on four points after two games - meaning they are at least guaranteed one of the eight third-placed qualification spots.Four other teams sit on four points - Sweden, Ecuador, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Paraguay - with four groups, including England's still to wr
  
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• 🥰 Thank you, football! Cape Verde’s qualification moves social media

  27-06-2026 04:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥰 Thank you, football! Cape Verde’s qualification moves social mediaIn a world of football where the millions (dollars, euros, pounds, and reais) are proving more and more "powerful" in competitions, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has shown that "dreaming costs nothing."Since June 11, when Mexico and South Africa kicked off the biggest national team tournament in history, for the first time with 48 teams, a new chapter has been written in the lives of players, coaches, and fans.And June 2
  
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• 🎙️ We knew how to play a different game: De la Fuente on the win

  27-06-2026 04:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️ We knew how to play a different game: De la Fuente on the winSpain consolidated its excellent form at the 2026 World Cup by defeating Uruguay 1-0, a result that secured first place in Group H. After the match, head coach Luis de la Fuente spoke to the media and praised his players’ ability to adapt to an extremely hostile environment.
  Valverde highlights the ability to “grind it out”The coach from La Rioja stressed that the match was a true test of maturity be
  
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• Spain win to progress and knock out Uruguay

  27-06-2026 04:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupUruguay 0 - 1 Spain FTSpain won the World Cup the last time their won multiple matches at the tournament [Getty Images]Uruguay are out of the World Cup after another costly error by Fernando Muslera led to defeat by Spain - with head coach Marcelo Bielsa substituting the legendary goalkeeper at half-time.European champions Spain were already practically guaranteed a place in the last 32 before kick-off, but Alex Baena's strike late in the first half meant they topped Group H and wi
  
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• History-makers Cape Verde set up last-32 tie with Argentina

  27-06-2026 04:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupCape Verde 0 - 0 Saudi Arabia FTCape Verde are the first team to get through a World Cup group with three draws since Chile in 1998 [Getty Images]Cape Verde made history as they finished runners-up in Group H to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup with a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia.The Blue Sharks finished in second place on three points in their debut tournament, a point above two-time winners Uruguay and 2034 hosts Saudi Arabia.Bubista's side will face defending cham
  
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• England qualify for World Cup knockout stages with potential opponents revealed

  27-06-2026 04:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockout stages after results in other groups went their way on Friday night.Thomas Tuchel’s side are top of Group L on four points, following an impressive opening win against Croatia and then a 0-0 stalemate against Ghana on Tuesday night.The format of the 48-team World Cup, however, meant England’s place in the round of 32 was secured ahead of playing Panama in their final fixture on Saturday.England are guaranteed to finish in the top
  
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• Uruguay out, Messi v Vozinha in knockouts; 3 more Copa groups

  27-06-2026 04:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay out, Messi v Vozinha in knockouts; 3 more Copa groupsFour matches livened up another Friday (26) at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In the first matches of the day, Mbappé and Dembélé RAN RIOT against Norway, who had Haaland on the bench, and France cruised to a 4-1 win.At the same time, Senegal “woke up” in the World Cup and steamrolled Iraq 5-0, and could advance as one of the best third-placed teams!Late in the evening, Spain did not have to do much, but beat
  
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• 🧐 Uruguay out, Messi v Vozinha in knockouts; 3 more Copa groups

  27-06-2026 04:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧐 Uruguay out, Messi v Vozinha in knockouts; 3 more Copa groupsFour matches livened up another Friday (26) at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In the first games of the day, Mbappé and Dembélé PUT ON A CLINIC against Norway, who had Haaland on the bench, and France cruised to a 4-1 win.At the same time, Senegal finally “woke up” in the World Cup and crushed Iraq 5-0, and could advance as one of the best third-placed teams!Late in the evening, Spain did not have to
  
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• Cape Verde make history to reach World Cup last 32

  27-06-2026 04:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupCape Verde 0 - 0 Saudi Arabia FTCape Verde are the first team to get through a World Cup group with three draws since Chile, in 1998 [Getty Images]Cape Verde made history as they finished runners-up in Group H to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup with a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia.The Blue Sharks finished in second place on three points in their debut tournament, a point above two-time winners Uruguay and 2034 hosts Saudi Arabia.Bubista's side will face defending cha
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Spain wins Group H thanks to Fernando Muslera's blunder as Cape Verde takes second over Uruguay

  27-06-2026 04:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay crashed out of the World Cup on Friday night in a 1-0 loss to Spain. And Uruguay's demise allowed Cape Verde to make the knockout rounds in its first World Cup appearance.Spain's winner came on a massive blunder by longtime Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera. He allowed Alex Baena's 42nd-minute shot to bounce off his hands and into the back of the net in what should have been a routine parry.OH NO MUSLERA 🤯SPAIN TAKES THE LEAD! pic.twitter.com/0ja5diIJr8— FOX Sports (@FOXS
  
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• Fernando Muslera hauled off at half-time by Uruguay boss after howler against Spain

  27-06-2026 03:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fernando Muslera was hauled off at half-time by Uruguay boss Marcelo Bielsa to end a humiliating World Cup 2026 night against Spain.The Estudiantes shot-stopper has endured a nightmare campaign for La Celeste, with his mishandling of Alex Baena’s shot leading to Spain’s opener. Muslera’s latest error created history for the wrong reasons as the first time a goalkeeper has contributed three errors that have led to goals in one World Cup campaign since records began in 1966. Musl
  
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• Muslera blunders, sets unwanted Cup record, and socials pounce

  27-06-2026 03:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Muslera blunders, sets unwanted Cup record, and socials pounceIn Guadalajara, Mexico, Spain is leading Uruguay 1-0 this Friday (26), in the third round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.La Celeste’s partial defeat, in fact, is securing Cape Verde’s historic qualification for the World Cup knockout stage.The winning goal for La Furia came at the end of the first half and involved yet another grotesque mistake by goalkeeper Muslera.The veteran player’s mistake on &Aac
  
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• 😂 Muslera blunders, sets NEGATIVE cup record, and socials pounce

  27-06-2026 03:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😂 Muslera blunders, sets NEGATIVE cup record, and socials pounceIn Guadalajara, Mexico, Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 this Friday (26), in the third round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The defeat for La Celeste also secured Cape Verde’s historic qualification for the World Cup knockout stage.La Furia’s winning goal came at the end of the first half and featured yet another grotesque mistake by goalkeeper Muslera.The veteran player’s error on Álex Baena&r
  
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• Thomas Tuchel’s baffling reaction to Reece James’s injury highlights England’s needless risk

  27-06-2026 03:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “No one could see that coming,” said Thomas Tuchel. And yet absolutely everyone could. When he left out one of the world’s best right-backs, opted to replace a sidelined full-back with a central defender in his squad and left himself overly reliant on the fitness of a famously injury-prone player, it ranked among the most foreseeable storylines of the World Cup.And so Reece James will miss England’s clash with Panama. A footballer with a history of hamstring injuries, who
  
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• World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi will start on bench vs. Jordan, Argentina coach confirms

  27-06-2026 02:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi will begin Argentina’s match versus Jordan on the bench, head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed to reporters. This story will be updated with more information.
  
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• Tuchel defends full-back selection after James injury

  27-06-2026 01:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel coached Reece James at Chelsea [Getty Images]England manager Thomas Tuchel has defended his full-back selection policy after confirming Reece James will miss Saturday's World Cup match against Panama.As revealed by BBC Sport this week, James was assessed by England medics followingTuesday's goalless draw against Ghana after complaining of a hamstring issue.Tuchel has since confirmed that the Chelsea right-back has not travelled to New Jersey from their Kansas City base for their fi
  
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• Argentina boss to rest Lionel Messi for group stage finale against Jordan

  27-06-2026 01:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi will start on the bench for Argentina football against Jordan to complete their World Cup 2026 group stage.The Albiceleste are defending their title and have started in magnificent form behind Messi’s prolific run of five goals from two games in victories over Algeria and Austria.Messi is the leading contender to win this year’s golden boot, one clear of France forwards Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. Messi (18) is also two clear of Mbappe (16) as the tournament&rsquo
  
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• Cape Verde eye World Cup progress against Saudi Arabia

  27-06-2026 01:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay face Spain in Guadalajara in MexicoWinner will top Group HCape Verde play Saudi Arabia at Houston StadiumCape Verde will progress with win, draw could be enoughSee who needs what here Cape Verde eye World Cup progress against Saudi Arabia
  
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• Rest your best or go strong? Norway face questions as Haaland left out

  27-06-2026 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was billed as a World Cup Golden Boot showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. In the end Haaland started on the bench and it quickly turned into the Ousmane Dembele show after the Ballon d'Or winner hit a stunning 25-minute first-half hat-trick as France coasted to a 4-1 win at Boston Stadium.While France went with an array of attacking talent they hope will fire them to World Cup glory in New Jersey on 19 July, Norway decided this final group game was the right time to exclude Man
  
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• Norway's fans are inspiring their team at the World Cup, as the dark horse rows on

  27-06-2026 01:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON — Norway's fans have been one of the stories of this 2026 men's World Cup and they aren't ready to stop rowing across America."We are Vikings, we row a lot!" Hanne Kristine Austenaa, from Oslo, laughed, as she stood in her bucket hat with Norwegian flags braided into her hair. "It's from our heritage and I think it's good we started this thing."The USA and the world has loved the row, and Norway, at this tournament and the team many tipped to be darkhorses before it all kicked off a
  
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• 👀 He'll start on the bench: Messi won't start v Jordan

  27-06-2026 01:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 He'll start on the bench: Messi won't start v JordanArgentina will wrap up its Group J campaign at the 2026 World Cup this Saturday at 23:00 against Jordan. With first place and qualification for the round of 32 already secured, head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed major news ahead of the match: Lionel Messi will start on the bench.
  Messi will not start against JordanThe announcement came during the official press conference at Dallas Stadium. Scaloni revealed the decision exclusively t
  
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