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• Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Brahim, Vinicius impress for their nations

  14-06-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Brahim, Vinicius impress for their nationsReal Madrid had a busy Sunday at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with three Los Blancos players in action across two games.Vinicius Jr. and Brahim Diaz faced each other in Brazil’s 1-1 draw against Morocco, while Arda Guler started for Turkiye in their 2-0 defeat to Australia.Endrick was also in the Brazilian squad that faced the AFCON champions but Carlo Ancelotti did not give him any minutes on the night.The other two ga
  
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• Wirtz, Isak & Diomande shine at World Cup as Iraola plots Liverpool revival

  15-06-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola will have been been fascinated by day four of the World Cup [Getty Images]Liverpool's new head coach Andoni Iraola will use the World Cup as a fact-finding mission on the players he has inherited, as well as scouting those he could add to refresh a squad that suffered in a miserable defence of their Premier League title.As he settles in after succeeding sacked Arne Slot, Spaniard Iraola will have had an intriguing day gathering intelligence as he had an int
  
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• 📝 2026 World Cup: overnight round-up

  15-06-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📝 2026 World Cup: overnight round-upEvery morning, OneFootball will bring you a full recap of the night at the World Cup. Here’s the one for the night from Sunday June 14 to Monday June 15!The must-see moment of the nightThe first African win of this World Cup goes to... Ivory Coast! After South Africa’s defeat in the opening match and Morocco’s draw against Brazil, it was third time lucky for the continent.Despite a difficult game against an Ecuador side unbeaten in 19
  
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• Isak and Gyokeres star as Sweden thrash Tunisia

  15-06-2026 07:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupSweden 5 - 1 Tunisia FTAlexander Isak marked his first World Cup appearance with a trademark goal as Sweden thrashed Tunisia in their opening match of the tournament in Monterrey.The Liverpool forward - who has been hampered by injuries since completing a £125m move to Anfield in September - found the bottom corner with a thumping finish after a powerful run from the left on the half-hour mark.The goal came after linking up with strike partner Viktor Gyokeres, with the Arsena
  
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• Man City World Cup 2026 Watch: Tijjani Reijnders and Nathan Ake feature in Netherlands draw vs Japan

  15-06-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City World Cup 2026 Watch: Tijjani Reijnders and Nathan Ake feature in Netherlands draw vs JapanTijjani Reijnders and Nathan Ake featured in Netherlands’ 2-2 draw with Japan in their opening group-stage fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After a goalless first-half, Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk opened the scoring for Ronald Koeman‘s side before Keito Nakamura pulled back just before the hour mark.Crysencio Summerville scored what looked set to be the winner for the Netherlan
  
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• 🏃‍➡️ In just 17 seconds! Swede scores historic World Cup goal

  15-06-2026 07:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏃‍➡️ In just 17 seconds! Swede scores historic World Cup goalSwedish midfielder Mattias Svanberg was involved in one of the most unbelievable moments at the start of the 2026 World Cup, scoring against Tunisia with a goal that came close to the all-time absolute record.
  Svanberg came off the bench and, without giving the African defense time to settle, sent the ball into the back of the net after just 17 seconds from coming on!Svanberg was just one second away from matc
  
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• Sub Amad strikes to give Ivory Coast perfect start

  15-06-2026 07:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupIvory Coast 1 - 0 Ecuador FTManchester United winger Amad Diallo scored a superb 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador in Philadelphia.It was a stunning finish as the substitute opened his left foot to divert the ball into the corner after a powerful run from Wilfried Singo - and it ended a 19-game unbeaten run stretching for almost two years for Ecuador.Amad was a surprise exclusion from Ivory Coast's starting line-up on their return to the World Cup for the first time in
  
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• 😯 Opponent still asleep? Bundesliga pro scores at World Cup in seconds

  15-06-2026 07:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😯 Opponent still asleep? Bundesliga pro scores at World Cup in secondsIt was one of the highlights of Sweden’s 5-1 goal fest against Tunisia. Bundesliga pro Mattias Svanberg scored at the World Cup in the blink of an eye against overwhelmed Africans.The Wolfsburg player was brought on in the 84th minute with the score at 3-1 and converted a cross from Alexander Isak with a first-time finish just 18 seconds later. 18 seconds?! According to 'Opta', only Richard Morales was quicker fo
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Zaïre-Emery's press conference disrupted 🤣

  15-06-2026 06:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Zaïre-Emery's press conference disrupted 🤣Disruption at the press conference 😅Warren Zaïre-Emery faced the press this Sunday. But right in the middle of the conference, a journalist played a voice message at full volume.Enough to make the player laugh.International football responds to UEFA 😤A few days ago, Aleksander Ceferin said that 48 teams would bring "uninteresting" matches. Following those remarks, the Federatio
  
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• World Cup 2026 golden boot standings: Kai Havertz joins Folarin Balogun as early front-runners

  15-06-2026 06:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The race for the golden boot at World Cup 2026 is expected to be fierce, with Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal all leading contenders to finish as the tournament’s top scorer. France captain Mbappe and England skipper Kane are the previous two winners of the award, after all. Mbappe scored eight in 2022, including a hat-trick in the final, while Kane struck six for England in 2018. Kai Havertz scored a brace against Curacao in Germany’s opener (Getty)The fir
  
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• All Whites' Stamenic aims to do late father proud

  15-06-2026 06:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marko Stamenic made his New Zealand debut in 2021 [Getty Images]Marko Stamenic was eight years old when he sat down alongside his father to watch New Zealand's most recent World Cup appearance.Sixteen years on, the All Whites are back at football's biggest tournament and Stamenic, now an elegant, powerful midfielder, will be at the heart of their team.Stamenic, of Swansea City, is set to join the small band of Kiwi footballers who have played at a World Cup when New Zealand kick off their Group
  
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• 🤯 Day of thrashings! As it happened on day four of the 2026 World Cup

  15-06-2026 06:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Day of thrashings! As it happened on day four of the 2026 World CupWe waited four years to experience the 2026 World Cup, and it’s flying by. Today, on the fourth day of the World Cup, Groups E and F took to the pitch, with big wins stealing the spotlight.
  Germany, the national team with the most goals in World Cup historyWith a ruthless seven-goal display against Curaçao, the German side reached the staggering mark of 239 goals in World Cup history, officially becoming th
  
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• Roma ahead of Juve in race for Jhon Lucumí

  15-06-2026 06:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma ahead of Juve in race for Jhon LucumíThe race for Jhon Lucumí could take a different turn. According to Sky Sport, Juventus is reportedly encountering several difficulties in their bid to secure the Bologna defender, a scenario that could encourage the involvement of other Serie A clubs. Among these is Roma, who have long been seeking a centre-back to strengthen their defence for next season. The Giallorossi’s interest in Lucumí is nothing new, and the evolution o
  
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• World Cup 2026: Sweden rolls past Tunisia in opener to take control of Group F

  15-06-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sweden cruised to a dominant win over Tunisia in Mexico on Sunday night. (AP/Moises Castillo)AP Photo/Moises CastilloJust one game into the World Cup, and Sweden is now in full control of Group F.Sweden rolled to a commanding 5-1 win over Tunisia on Sunday night in Monterrey Stadium in Mexico to open the World Cup. That, thanks to a draw on the other side of the group earlier in the day, has given Sweden the early lead in the group.The blowout win, thanks to two goals from Yasin Ayari, marked th
  
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• Revealed: Roma want to keep Manu Kone

  15-06-2026 06:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Revealed: Roma want to keep Manu KoneRoma wants to start over with Manu Koné. As Nicolò Schira reports, despite the already known interest from major clubs like Inter and Arsenal, the Giallorossi are reportedly keen to retain the French midfielder. The 2001-born midfielder is coming off a remarkable season of development and has established himself as one of the most valuable players in the squad. For this reason, at least for now, Roma appears to want to continue with him next sea
  
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• Everything you missed from day four at World Cup 2026: Summerville wondergoal, incredible Japan fans and Uruguay travel chaos

  15-06-2026 05:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup has spiked in quality with Netherlands and Japan delivering a gripping 2-2 draw in Dallas. Germany hit Curacao for seven, but not perform the World Cup minnows seized the moment of the day after levelling against their illustrious opponents.Steve Clarke’s side are recovering from their heroic win over Haiti, but with three points in the bag, the Tartan Army must now focus on Morocco and Brazil, with a result needed to ensure no regrets over the slim margin of victory in
  
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• Ayari scores brilliant double as Sweden put five past Tunisia in World Cup

  15-06-2026 05:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sweden put five past Tunisia in World Cup openerAyari scores brilliant double on tournament debutSvanberg,Gyokeres and Isak also on targetRekik had pulled goal Tunisia before break Elsewhere in Group, Netherlands and Japan drew 2-2 on SundayHow to watch the World Cup on BBC | Catch up on World Cup without spoilers | Pundit predictions Ayari scores brilliant double as Sweden put five past Tunisia in World Cup
  
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• Australia look dangerous, Brazil's World Cup Problems Grow & Japan Prove They Belong Among Elite

  15-06-2026 05:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeChristian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off the show by reacting to Australia's shocking victory over Türkiye. With the Socceroos continuing to exceed expectations on the world's biggest stage, the guys debate whether Australia could be a serious threat to the USMNT and whether they're becoming one of the tournament's most dangerous dark horses.Next, The Cooligans turn their attention to Brazil after a disappointing performance
  
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• Soule approached by Borussia and English clubs

  15-06-2026 05:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Soule approached by Borussia and English clubsRoma’s most valuable player to be sacrificed in the summer transfer window appears to be Matias Soulé. The Argentine playmaker, who arrived two seasons ago from Juventus, has found (and likely will find) less and less space in the Giallorossi’s starting eleven and is looking for a club that will guarantee him more playing time. According to Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, there is no release clause between €25 and &eu
  
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• 💪 Dream World Cup debut! Gyökeres is making history tonight

  15-06-2026 05:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💪 Dream World Cup debut! Gyökeres is making history tonightThe Swedish forward is destroying any trace of nerves in his World Cup debut.
  In less than sixty minutes, he delivered his first assist and scored his first goal in football’s biggest competition. Gyökeres keeps proving that neither the shirt nor the occasion weighs on him, and that he wants to keep leading his national team. Without a doubt, Viktor will give people plenty to talk about at this World Cup
  
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• 'Hard to read' Bellingham criticism - Henderson

  15-06-2026 05:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Henderson has played for England at seven major tournaments.[Getty Images]England's Jordan Henderson says he finds it "hard to read" what is written about Jude Bellingham but believes the midfielder can be the team's "X-factor" at the World Cup.One of the biggest talking points before England's first game of the tournament against Croatia on Wednesday (21:00 BST) has been whether Bellingham or Morgan Rogers will start as number 10 in Thomas Tuchel's side.The Real Madrid midfielder has fac
  
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• Tunisia pull goal back but Sweden still lead in World Cup

  15-06-2026 04:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rekik pulls goal back for Tunisia before break but Sweden leadIsak scored Sweden's second after Ayari opener from outside boxPotter is one of two English managers at tournamentListen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary at the top of the pageElsewhere in Group, Netherlands and Japan drew 2-2 on SundayHow to watch the World Cup on BBC | Catch up on World Cup without spoilers | Pundit predictions Tunisia pull goal back but Sweden still lead in World Cup
  
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• Atlético-MG face challenge of winning fans back after Copa break

  15-06-2026 04:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético-MG face challenge of winning fans back after Copa breakOne of Atlético Mineiro’s missions after the World Cup break will be to fully win back the trust of the Massa.A survey by ge indicates that the current average attendance at Arena MRV is the lowest since Galo began playing at its new home.The 17 home matches played this season were taken into account, as well as the first 17 in 2024 and 2025, and all nine played in 2023.The best mark came in 2024, a season that e
  
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• Fifa releases statement over Uruguay travel chaos before World Cup 2026 match

  15-06-2026 04:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa has blamed an airline after Uruguay experienced trouble arriving in Miami on the eve of their first World Cup 2026 match over a flight permit issue.Uruguay’s national team have blamed Fifa over the chaotic start to their World Cup campaign following the delay to their travel from their Mexico base to Miami.Marcelo Bielsa’s side have travelled to Cancun for final preparations before getting their World Cup underway against Saudi Arabia on Monday but the squad were left waiting as
  
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• Iran captain Mehdi Taremi criticises Fifa over impact of USA war at World Cup 2026

  15-06-2026 04:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup 2026 experience amid the multifold disruptions created by their nation's war with the U.S., the tournament's co-host.The Iranians arrived in the Los Angeles area on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, just over the U.S. border — about 140 miles (225km) from the stadium where they will open group-stage play against New Zealand on Monday night. Iran's training camp was relocated from the U.S. after the
  
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• Is Spain v Cape Verde on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

  15-06-2026 04:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain football are ready to begin their quest to upgrade their status from European champions to world champions at the World Cup 2026. Luis de la Fuente’s side take on Cape Verde initially, with their biggest fear easing in recent days.That’s because Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal should be available to play a role off the bench, if needed, in Atlanta.For Cape Verde, the second-smallest country by land area after Curacao, there is an opportunity to test themselves against the favo
  
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• 🤯 Série D match sees biggest thrashing in four-division history

  15-06-2026 03:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Série D match sees biggest thrashing in four-division historyAcre football had a Sunday (14) to forget on the final day of the Brazilian Série D group stage.After Galvez lost 9-0 to Mato Grosso side Araguaína, Humaitá went even “further.”Also away from home, the team from the city of Porto Acre suffered an unbelievable THIRTEEN-NIL defeat against Rondônia’s Gazin Porto Velho. That’s right! 13-0!It was the biggest rout
  
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• 🔎 With Europe looking on: How Diomande dazzled for Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮

  15-06-2026 03:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔎 With Europe looking on: How Diomande dazzled for Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮The 2026 FIFA World Cup is chock full of bright young talent ready to take centre stage across North America this summer.Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi was brilliant in his tournament debut against Brazil, and so too was Australia's Nestory Irankunda across his goalscoring performance against Türkiye. France starlet Désiré Doué also awaits his turn, while many other
  
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• Alvaro Arbeloa agrees Premier League move following Real Madrid exit

  15-06-2026 03:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alvaro Arbeloa agrees Premier League move following Real Madrid exitIt has been several weeks since Alvaro Arbeloa managed his final Real Madrid match, but he’s already preparing for a return to the dugout. Last week, the club officially announced that he had left to make way for Jose Mourinho’s return as manager, but he’s set to land on his feet in the Premier League.Arbeloa took over from Xabi Alonso in January, and but he was always playing catch-up. Losing to Albacete in th
  
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• Iran’s footballers arrive in US amid peace deal but admit tension ‘undermines joy’

  15-06-2026 03:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iran’s Mehdi Taremi (left) and coach Amir Ghalenoei during a press conference in Inglewood on Sunday.Photograph: Lisi Niesner/ReutersThe Iran striker Mehdi Taremi has said the controversy and disruption surrounding their involvement at the World Cup undermines Fifa’s message of peace and conceded he felt the tension before arriving in Los Angeles on the eve of their opener, hours before a peace deal was announced. For the first time since the competition’s inception, a host nat
  
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