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• Real Madrid still targeting reinforcements in three key areas after transfer spree

  16-06-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid still targeting reinforcements in three key areas after transfer spreeThe seriousness with which Real Madrid are taking their next sporting project is quite clear with the way the Merengues have undertaken business since the end of the last season. The summer transfer window is still yet to open, but the white club has already completed the signings of several key reinforcements, who would be at the disposal of the new coach, Jose Mourinho, at the start of the next season.Up to now,
  
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• Messi scores stunning Argentina opener against Algeria in his sixth World Cup

  17-06-2026 03:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina face Algeria in Group J at World Cup - listen live at top of pageBBC Radio 5 Live commentary also available via 'watch & listen' Messi scores brilliant openerAlgeria have goal ruled out minutes after Messi effort disallowedMatch being played at Kansas City Stadium in United StatesWorld Cup team guides; New laws explained; Twenty new players to watch Messi scores stunning Argentina opener against Algeria in his sixth World Cup
  
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• 📹 Messi levels with CR7 and Rivellino, passes Pelé, makes Copa history

  17-06-2026 03:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Messi levels with CR7 and Rivellino, passes Pelé, makes Copa historyArgentina are leading Algeria 1-0 in Kansas City, United States, this Tuesday (16), in the teams' opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The goal for La Albiceleste was scored by HIM - Lionel Andrés MESSI Cuccittini.
  In his 200th match for the Albiceleste and as the record holder for World Cup appearances (27th match), Messi had some "help" from Lucas Zidane (son of the French and Real Madrid idol) to s
  
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• 🤝 Messi joins Ronaldo's table with opening goal vs Algeria

  17-06-2026 03:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤝 Messi joins Ronaldo's table with opening goal vs Algeria On a day where Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland starred for France and Norway, the 2026 World Cup would not be complete without a magical moment from Lionel Messi.And he certainly delivered.
  The diminutive Argentine legend, who officially made his 200th appearance for La Albiceleste in what is the sixth World Cup of his career, is now up and running on the scoresheet in what is likely to be his final tournament appear
  
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• Lionel Messi claims three new World Cup records 🤯🇦🇷

  17-06-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi claims three new World Cup records 🤯🇦🇷The man of this sport.Lionel Messi and Argentina are facing Algeria this Wednesday, June 17. Both teams are making their debut in the 2026 World Cup.After just over 30 minutes of play, it’s fair to say that the football legend has made the perfect start to his tournament.His offside goal in the 5th minute helped him get going. Barely ten minutes later, the forward found the back of the net again. This time for real.
  
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• Erling Haaland scores twice on World Cup debut as Norway hammer Iraq

  17-06-2026 03:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland opened his World Cup account with a brace on his tournament debut as Norway rolled past Iraq 4-1 in Boston.Norway, appearing in the tournament for the first time in 28 years, took the lead after 29 minutes as Sander Berge played David Moller Wolfe in on the left of the penalty area and his low cross was turned in at the back post by Haaland.Moments later, the Manchester City striker almost turned provider after latching on to Antonio Nusa’s fine pass and feeding Alexander So
  
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• Argentina-Algeria: 3 goals, 2 offside, a frantic start 🔥

  17-06-2026 03:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina-Algeria: 3 goals, 2 offside, a frantic start 🔥Too bad for those still sleeping! Algeria begin their World Cup campaign with a mouth-watering clash against Argentina.You can easily imagine you set your alarm for a match like this. No way you were going to miss it.Well, good call! In just 8 minutes of play, both teams scored... but both goals were ruled offside! First, we got a moment of Lionel Messi genius in the 5th minute. Two minutes later, Fares Chaibi thought he h
  
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• Algeria opener disallowed minutes after after Messi has goal ruled out for Argentina

  17-06-2026 03:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina face Algeria in Group J at World Cup - listen live at top of pageBBC Radio 5 Live commentary also available via 'watch & listen' Algeria have goal ruled out minutes after Messi effort disallowedMatch being played at Kansas City Stadium in United StatesPlay the BBC predictor game before kick-offWorld Cup team guides; New laws explained; Twenty new players to watch Algeria opener disallowed minutes after after Messi has goal ruled out for Argentina
  
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• France looked a disjointed mess in their World Cup opener. Then came Mbappé

  17-06-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After France’s lackluster first half against Senegal, Kylian Mbappé delivered a double in the second half.Photograph: Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty ImagesAfter the whistle blew for half-time, Kylian Mbappé ran to the player tunnel at a good clip, followed by Ousmane Dembélé. Behind them, the rest of the French team were in no such hurry, sauntering off the pitch. The forward widely considered the best in the world – or at least the most famous in the Non-Ron
  
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• Haaland is your man of the match as Norway beat Iraq

  17-06-2026 02:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland came close to scoring a hat-trick against Iraq [Getty Images]Erling Haaland topped your player ratings in Norway's World Cup opener against Iraq.The Manchester City forward scored two goals on his tournament debut as Norway won 4-1 and scored 7.9 out of 10.Iraq's Aymen Hussein - who made it 1-1 by scoring only his country's second-ever World Cup goal - was second, with 7.78.World Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCEverything you need to know about
  
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• 2026 World Cup: South Korea reportedly stages team media blackout after Son Heung-min mocked for his military service

  17-06-2026 02:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Footage of unidentified media personnel making disparaging comments about South Korea captain Son Heung-min and his military service was leaked, leading to a team media blackout during the 2026 World Cup, according to multiplereports Tuesday.JTBC, South Korea's official broadcast rights holder for the tournament, reportedly picked up an insulting conversation between a pair of journalists during a training session on June 7, four days before the squad's 2-1 win over Czechia in Group A competitio
  
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• England will not adapt style despite USA heat - Tuchel

  17-06-2026 02:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel's England side play their first match in Dallas on Wednesday [Getty Images]Thomas Tuchel says that he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.Since starting his job as head coach in January 2025, Tuchel has made a point of saying how much he likes the physicality of English domestic football and that the national side should replicate that style.The 52-year-old's squad selections have followed th
  
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• Thomas Tuchel says World Cup opener against Croatia will ‘bring out the best’ in ‘brave’ England

  17-06-2026 02:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel has promised that England will be “brave” in this World Cup, and that a big “occasion” like that against Croatia “will bring out the best in us”.England finally open their tournament in Dallas’ AT&T Stadium on Wednesday, although the German insisted that it is not yet big enough for him to sing the national anthem. He did instead discuss how much he sees the country as “home”, as he aims to bring back a first trophy in 60 ye
  
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• How England plot to avenge years of heartbreak by Croatia in critical World Cup opener

  17-06-2026 02:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the final hours before England’s opening World Cup match, Thomas Tuchel hasn’t felt the need for any extra rousing speech about what the competition is. The manager senses the right mood among the squad as it is.“They know,” Tuchel says. “We all know, and I think you have to grow into a tournament. At the moment, I don’t feel that any emotional fuel is needed to make everyone clear what is happening. But at the moment I see it even as an advantage that we&r
  
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• Thomas Tuchel explains why he called up Trevoh Chalobah to England’s World Cup squad

  17-06-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel has explained his decision to call up Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah to England’s 2026 World Cup squad following an injury to full-back Tino Livramento. Livramento sustained a calf injury in training at England’s Kansas City base over the weekend and had to withdraw from the squad. Tuchel could have called up a raft of other full-back options, including Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly and Newcastle’s Lewis Hall.Howe
  
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• Erling Haaland scores twice on debut as Norway hammer Iraq in World Cup opener

  17-06-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland opened his World Cup account with a brace on his tournament debut as Norway rolled past Iraq 4-1 in Boston.Norway, appearing in the tournament for the first time in 28 years, took the lead after 29 minutes as Sander Berge played David Moller Wolfe in on the left of the penalty area and his low cross was turned in at the back post by Haaland.Moments later, the Manchester City striker almost turned provider after latching on to Antonio Nusa’s fine pass and feeding Alexander So
  
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• 😯 Germany player reveals encounter with venomous snake at US camp

  17-06-2026 02:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😯 Germany player reveals encounter with venomous snake at US campThis Tuesday (16), Joshua Kimmich, captain of Germany, revealed that a venomous snake appeared at the European national team’s training center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in the United States.In a press conference, the Bayern Munich midfielder detailed the unusual situation and said that the German players and coaching staff were warned about the health risks posed by the animal."We saw a snake yesterday and wer
  
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• Man City World Cup 2026 Watch: Erling Haaland stars in Norway’s opening game victory over Iraq

  17-06-2026 02:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City World Cup 2026 Watch: Erling Haaland stars in Norway’s opening game victory over IraqErling Haaland marked his World Cup debut with a stellar brace for Norway in their Group I opener, resulting in a 1-3 win against Iraq.The Manchester City striker enjoyed a fairytale World Cup debut on Tuesday night, devastating an energetic Iraq side with a clinical first-half brace to guide Norway to a resounding 1-4 victory at Boston Stadium.Ending their country’s 28-year absence from the
  
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• 🇦🇷 Lionel Messi set for historic World Cup night against Algeria

  17-06-2026 02:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇦🇷 Lionel Messi set for historic World Cup night against AlgeriaWorld Cup holder Argentina are primed to defend their crown tonight when they lock horns with Algeria in Kansas City.And yep, you guessed it, Lionel Messi is already on the tip of the tongue before a ball has been kicked in America's mid-west.
  For a man who remains debatably Argentina's greatest-ever player, the chance to deliver back-to-back World Cup triumphs looms large, with the 38-year-old continuing to roll the
  
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• Haaland scores twice on World Cup debut as Norway beat Iraq

  17-06-2026 02:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupIraq 1 - 4 Norway FTErling Haaland struck two goals in the first half, despite having just 11 touches [Getty Images]Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway overcame a spirited Iraq in their opening Group I game at Boston Stadium.The 25-year-old took his tally to 57 goals in 51 appearances for his country as they made their World Cup return after 28 years, though he was denied the 55th hat-trick in tournament history by Jalal Hassan's fine block late on.Making t
  
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• Watch as Haaland double helps Norway beat Iraq in World Cup opener

  17-06-2026 02:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland scores twice on World Cup debut as Norway beat Iraq'It just had to be him' - Warnock praises Haaland openerLeo Ostigard and Aymen Hussein (own goal) also net for NorwayHussein had levelled with Iraq's second World Cup goal in their historyNorway top on goal difference after France beat Senegal 3-1 earlier in Group I Watch as Haaland double helps Norway beat Iraq in World Cup opener
  
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• 🚨 Players who won’t do pre-season with River

  17-06-2026 02:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Players who won’t do pre-season with RiverThrough its social media, River Plate confirmed the players who will not take part in the club’s preseason in Spain and will be left out. Paulo Díaz, Maximiliano Meza, Germán Pezzella, Fabricio Bustos, Alex Woiski, Maximiliano Salas, and Giuliano Galoppo will not travel, so they will have to report on Monday, June 22, for training. Ian Subiabre and Santiago Lencina, who are in talks with other clubs, also will not
  
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• Erling Haaland scores 2 goals in World Cup debut to power Norway past Iraq

  17-06-2026 02:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norway’s first World Cup game since 1998 went as planned. Erling Haaland scored twice in the first half of his World Cup debut and powered the Norwegians to a 4-1 win over underdog Iraq.With the win, Norway has its first World Cup victory since advancing to the Round of 16 in France in 1998. And one of soccer’s biggest stars made an immediate impact in his first appearance on soccer’s premier stage. Norway controlled the ball early, but failed to get a shot on goal in the game&
  
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• France Dominate Senegal, Mbappé Scores Twice & Are Les Bleus the Team to Beat at the World Cup?

  17-06-2026 01:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeChristian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to France's commanding 3-1 victory over AFCON giants Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kylian Mbappé stole the headlines with a brilliant brace, but the guys break down the six biggest takeaways from an entertaining clash between two of the tournament's most talented teams. What did France prove? And what positives can Senegal take despite the defeat?Next, Christian and Alexis r
  
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• World Cup 2026: Argentina vs Algeria lineups – Inter’s Lautaro leads line for star-studded Albiceleste

  17-06-2026 01:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup 2026: Argentina vs Algeria lineups – Inter’s Lautaro leads line for star-studded AlbicelesteArgentina vs Algeria features a wealth of Serie A connections, headlined by Inter captain Lautaro Martínez, who starts alongside Lionel Messi and Thiago Almada in a formidable attacking trio for the Albiceleste.Como’s Nico Paz, one of Serie A’s breakout stars this season with six goals and nine assists, is among the substitutes for their World Cup opener, while Juv
  
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• 📋 Reigning champions Argentina set for Copa 2026 opener

  17-06-2026 01:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Reigning champions Argentina set for Copa 2026 openerThis Tuesday (16), Argentina takes the field to face Algeria at 10 p.m. (Brasília time) in Kansas City, in both teams’ debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.La Albiceleste and the African side are in Group J of the tournament, alongside Austria and Jordan, who face each other on Wednesday (17) at 1 a.m. (Brasília time) in Santa Clara, also in the United States.  
  Three-time world champions (1978, 1986 and 202
  
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• 📋 Defending champions Argentina set for Copa 2026 opener

  17-06-2026 01:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Defending champions Argentina set for Copa 2026 openerThis Tuesday (16), Argentina takes the field to face Algeria at 10 p.m. (Brasília time) in Kansas City, in both teams' FIFA World Cup 2026 debut.Los hermanos and the African side are in Group J of the tournament, alongside Austria and Jordan, who face each other on Wednesday (17) at 1 a.m. (Brasília time) in Santa Clara, also in the United States.  
  Three-time world champions (1978, 1986 and 2022) and current
  
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• Olise is your man of the match in France World Cup opener

  17-06-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Olise has reached 10 goal involvementsfor France in just 18 appearances [Getty Images]While Kylian Mbappe grabbed the headlines by scoring a double to become France's all-time top scorer, it was Michael Olise who topped your player ratings in their World Cup opener against Senegal.Olise was moved from the right wing to a more central position in the second half and unlocked the Senegal assist by providing the assist for Mbappe's opener in a 3-1 win for Didier Deschamps' side."By re-adjus
  
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• How Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo can still define World Cup 2026 despite their waning powers

  17-06-2026 01:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On 11 July in Kansas City, there’s a fixture that many at the top of Fifa are already giddy about. Barron Trump is even said to have noted it.Right now it’s just the quarter-final between the winners of matches 95 and 96, but it could well become the first World Cup meeting between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.Should Argentina and Portugal both win their groups and proceed, that is where Messi and Ronaldo would come together, six tournaments on from their 2006 World Cup debuts
  
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• Didier Deschamps on Michael Olise: “The more often he gets on the ball, the better.”

  17-06-2026 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Didier Deschamps on Michael Olise: “The more often he gets on the ball, the better.”In the wake of France’s win over Senegal in their World Cup opener, Didier Deschamps was notably asked about the match-changing switch he made in moving Michael Olise into a central position.Having struggled on the right wing in the first half, the Bayern Munich man switched positions with Ousmane Dembélé after the break. The move had an instant impact, with Olise notably setting u
  
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