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• Scotland trio not part of training group

  21-06-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott McKenna, Aaron Hickey and Lewis Ferguson did not take part in Scotland's group training on Sunday.The trio instead did individual work at the Scots' base in Charlotte, North Carolina, as Steve Clarke's men prepare for their final World Cup Group C game against Brazil on Wednesday.Right-back Hickey came off in the 1-0 win over Haiti and was absent for the 1-0 defeat by Morocco on Friday at the Boston stadium.Centre-back McKenna has been managing a calf complaint and has yet to feature while
  
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• Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win

  22-06-2026 06:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mohamed Salah's - and Egypt's - World Cup wait is finally over.The Egyptian King's match-winning second-half display against New Zealandhelped the Pharaohs to their first-ever World Cup win, at their ninth attempt, and leaves them on the brink of qualifying for the last 32.Salah's 67th-minute goal gave Egypt the lead - after they recovered from a shock early New Zealand opener - before his corner was headed home by Trezeguet to seal the historic 3-1 win.Salah had made a slow start to the tournam
  
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• 🚨 Mexico now know the date and kick-off time for the round of 32

  22-06-2026 06:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Mexico now know the date and kick-off time for the round of 32Mexico became the first team to qualify for the Round of 32 of the World Cup and already has a date and time set for its direct elimination match. 
  According to FIFA’s website, Javier Aguirre’s side will return to action in the next round on Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. Possible opponentWith one match still to play and qualification secured, Mexico awaits one of the third-place teams from Groups C, E
  
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• World Cup 2026: Egypt storms past New Zealand to take control of Group G, set up potential knockout-round match vs. USA

  22-06-2026 06:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In a game with potential implications for Team USA, Egypt stormed late past New Zealand Sunday night for a 3-1 win to seize control of Group G in the World Cup.The win for Egypt is the nation's first ever in World Cup play and breaks a deadlock in Group G, in which each of the three previous games ended in a draw. Egypt's win combined with a draw against against Belgium in Round 1 gives it four points in the Group G standings with one round of group play to go. It's now the favorite to win the g
  
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• Ndicka remains Inter’s main target in case of De Vrij’s exit

  22-06-2026 05:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ndicka remains Inter’s main target in case of De Vrij’s exitEvan Ndicka’s future at Roma remains far from certain, despite Gasperini’s desire to retain him and consider him a cornerstone of the Giallorossi defense. The Ivorian center-back has become the focus of renewed market interest, potentially opening up unexpected possibilities for next season. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter have made a determined move for the former Eintracht Frankfurt player, seeking
  
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• 📸 Hossam Abdelmaguid suffers a nasty knock against New Zealand

  22-06-2026 05:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Hossam Abdelmaguid suffers a nasty knock against New ZealandHossam Abdelmaguid suffered a shocking blow in the final minutes of Egypt vs. New Zealand, on the second matchday of the World Cup group stage. 
  It happened during an aerial challenge for the ball, when the opponent headed it and the ball ricocheted into his face, leaving his eye visibly affected. FIFA’s doctors ordered the player to come off, as the swelling prevented him from seeing clearly.Minutes later, Egy
  
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• The controversial France midfielder enabling Kylian Mbappe to shine at World Cup

  22-06-2026 05:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It has not always been easy for a neutral observer to get behind Adrien Rabiot, whose dependency on the pitch has been repeatedly concealed by a curious, maddening penchant for irritating coaches, clubs and team-mates as much as opponents.Yet if France are to reach an unprecedented third straight final, and wrest back the trophy from Argentina’s grasp, Didier Deschamps needs his team’s maligned midfield mainstay to keep pursuing what seems a neverending path to proving critics wrong.
  
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• Why Not US? Can Pochettino's USMNT Win It All, Curaçao's Miracle & Dutch Dominance

  22-06-2026 05:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The CooligansApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeChristian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Mauricio Pochettino's challenge to American fans: "Why not us?" With the USMNT already through to the knockout rounds, the guys debate whether the United States can actually win the World Cup and break down what would need to happen for Pochettino's side to make a truly historic run. Has the mentality around American soccer changed forever, or are expectations getting out of control?Next,
  
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• Mohamed Salah leads Egypt to historic first World Cup win as New Zealand swept aside

  22-06-2026 05:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mohamed Salah led Egypt to their first-ever World Cup victory as they recovered to beat New Zealand ⁠3-1 on Sunday, moving top of Group G and boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.Egypt, pre-match favourites with Salah ⁠and Omar Marmoush ​spearheading ⁠the attack, were backed by a vocal crowd at BC Place. ⁠However, slack defending cost them early ​as ⁠New Zealand defender ‌Finn Surman rose to power home a 15th-minute header from Tim Pa
  
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• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Omar Marmoush shines in Egypt’s 1-3 win vs New Zealand

  22-06-2026 05:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Omar Marmoush shines in Egypt’s 1-3 win vs New ZealandOmar Marmoush played a significant attacking role as Egypt recorded a crucial victory on Sunday evening against New Zealand.Egypt created history in the World Cup by coming from behind to defeat New Zealand 3-1, securing both their first-ever tournament victory and an unprecedented spot in the last 32.The All Whites dared to dream of their own maiden tournament win when Finn Surman rose highest in the 15th
  
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• 📹 Egypt grab first World Cup win with only star names, see table

  22-06-2026 05:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Egypt grab first World Cup win with only star names, see tableThe second big World Cup Sunday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup featured five matches.Still in the early hours, in the THOUSANDTH match in World Cup history, Japan thrashed Tunisia 4-0, knocking the Africans out early.The same scoreline was posted by Spain against Saudi Arabia at the start of the afternoon this June 21.With the Saudi net shaken by Lamine Yamal, the Spanish and Barcelona jewel entered a World Cup ranking that incl
  
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• One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends?

  22-06-2026 03:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde are playing in their first World Cup [Getty Images]Cape Verde's World Cup campaign will go down in history - and they are now on the cusp of going a step further.They had already produced one of the biggest shocks of all time as they drew with Spain in their tournament debut, producing the game with the biggest gap in rankings where the higher-ranked side didn't win.The Blue Sharks showed their class again on the game's biggest stage on Sunday by holding two-time winners Uruguay,and a
  
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• Check out the youth players Eduardo Domínguez uses most at Galo

  22-06-2026 03:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Check out the youth players Eduardo Domínguez uses most at GaloAtlético-MG is getting ready to return to training after the World Cup break, and coach Eduardo Domínguez may look to the youth academy “with affection.”Defensive midfielder Cissé, 19, is the youth player most used by Barba at Atlético-MG this season.Cissé has taken the field 12 times, starting only twice: in the Mineiro final against Cruzeiro and against Puerto Cabello in the Cop
  
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• 🧐 Santos' most-used substitutes this season

  22-06-2026 03:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧐 Santos' most-used substitutes this seasonAlready thinking about the second half of the 2026 season, coach Cuca may need a “trusted” bench.And despite the many criticisms from Santos fans, three players stood out from the rest and were the most-used substitutes of the year.They are: Rollheiser, Thaciano, Lautaro Díaz, and Moisés.Thaciano came off the bench in 13 of 23 matches, scoring four goals, but suffered a muscle injury in May.Lautaro Díaz was also
  
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• Still without a first choice, Vasco seek agreement on Renato replacement

  22-06-2026 03:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Still without a first choice, Vasco seek agreement on Renato replacementThis Monday (22), Vasco’s squad will report back to the Moacyr Barbosa Training Center after the vacation period during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.And the club’s board has the task of speeding up the search for a new head coach to replace Renato Gaúcho.President Pedrinho and other members of the club’s “top brass” are mapping out names, including some coaches who were considered before Renat
  
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• World Cup Day 12 What to Watch: Lionel Messi and Argentina continue their title defense against Austria

  22-06-2026 02:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What do soccer's stars have in store for us on Monday after their stellar World Cup starts?Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland each scored twice before Lionel Messi bested them both on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know ahead of Monday's games.Argentina vs. AustriaMonday, June 22 | 1 p.m. ET | Arlington, Texas | FoxOdds: Argentina (-190), Austria (+500), Tie (+310)What does Lionel Messi have in store after his first World Cup hat trick?Messi had two second-half goals in Argentina's 3-0 wi
  
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• Uruguay's place on the line against Spain: what they need to qualify

  22-06-2026 02:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay's place on the line against Spain: what they need to qualifyUruguay failed to hold on to all three points against Cape Verde, and their World Cup fate will depend on their final Group Stage match. 
  Marcelo Bielsa’s side will fight for a place in the Round of 32 against Spain, at a time of uncertainty, as they have yet to win a match in the World Cup. Group H standingsAt the end of Matchday 2, Spain sit at the top with four points. Uruguay and Cape Verde are tied on three,
  
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• Uruguay face Spain for a place in the next round: what they need

  22-06-2026 02:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay face Spain for a place in the next round: what they needUruguay failed to hold on to all three points against Cape Verde, and their place in the World Cup now depends on their final Group Stage match. 
  Marcelo Bielsa’s side will battle for a place in the Round of 32 against Spain, at a time of uncertainty, as they have yet to win a match in the World Cup. Group H standingsAt the end of Matchday 2, Spain sit at the top with four points. Uruguay and Cape Verde are level on
  
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• Exclusive claims PSG player has agreed personal terms with La Liga team ahead, transfer price set

  22-06-2026 02:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive claims PSG player has agreed personal terms with La Liga team ahead, transfer price setKang-in Lee has moved a step closer to a move back to La Liga after agreeing personal terms with Atletico Madrid according to reports today.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.French journalist Romain Collet-Gaudin has tonight brought some big news on the transfer front at PSG.He says that
  
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• Cape Verde continue remarkable World Cup story with Uruguay draw

  22-06-2026 02:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupUruguay 2 - 2 Cape Verde FTCape Verde's gripping debut World Cup campaign continued as they held two-time champions Uruguay to a thrilling draw in Miami.Having delighted fans with their shock 0-0 draw with Spain in their opener, Cape Verde took a dream lead against Uruguay through Kevin Pina's long-range free-kick which went through the middle of the wall in the 21st minute.Going ahead changed the game's structure as Cape Verde became more attacking and left themselves exposed at t
  
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• Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match

  22-06-2026 02:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka (right) trained with the England squad on Sunday [Getty Images]Bukayo Saka has trained with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana.The Arsenal attacker did not fully train with the rest of the squad on Saturday, instead doing some individual work for part of the session.However, it is understood that Saka did take part in normal training for England's penultimate session on Sunday before Tuesday's game in Boston
  
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• Muslera, Vozinha and more react to Cape Verde's fairy tale at the Cup

  22-06-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Muslera, Vozinha and more react to Cape Verde's fairy tale at the CupFor almost 150 years, football has had that lovely magic that captivates the whole world.Since 1930, every four years, football’s “Gods” have delighted lovers of the world’s most popular sport with historic matches.And, this Sunday (21), Cape Verde made history once again at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After Vozinha kept it at 0-0 against Spain in the opener, the African side fought back to earn a 2-2 draw w
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw to continue dream run

  22-06-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde, one of the smallest nations at the tournament, is stunning the competition one game at a time. After forcing a 0-0 draw against Spain last week, the Blue Sharks did it again on Sunday, notching a second-half equalizer for a 2-2 draw against Uruguay.Even though Uruguay controlled most of the first half, it was Cape Verde that struck first. In the 21st minute, Kevin Pina smashed a free kick past the Uruguayan wall, past the fingertips of keeper Fernando Muslera and into the back of the
  
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• 🥰 Muslera, Vozinha and more on Cape Verde's fairy tale in the Cup

  22-06-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥰 Muslera, Vozinha and more on Cape Verde's fairy tale in the CupFor nearly 150 years, football has had that lovely magic that captivates the whole world.Since 1930, every four years, the football “Gods” have made lovers of the world’s most popular sport revel in historic matches.And, this Sunday (21), Cape Verde made history once again at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After Vozinha kept it at 0-0 against Spain in the opener, the African side battled back for a 2-2 draw with
  
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• Cape Verde pull off second stunning World Cup upset as Uruguay held to dramatic draw

  22-06-2026 02:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde pulled off another stunning shock at the 2026 World Cup as they held Uruguay to a dramatic 2-2 draw in Miami.The team had already produced a remarkable 0-0 draw with European champions Spain in their opening game, and they added another point to their tally as they took advantage of mistakes in Uruguay’s defensive line.More to follow...
  
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• FIFA Power Ranking leaders after Matchday 🔟🔥 at World Cup 26™

  22-06-2026 01:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA Power Ranking leaders after Matchday 🔟🔥 at World Cup 26™Matchday 10 of World Cup 26™ is done, so here is who performed best according to the official FIFA Power Rankings.Group FNetherlands 5-1 Sweden
  Attacking Score: Cody GakpoCody Gakpo led the way for the Netherlands' attacking charge with two goals that earned him an Attacking Score of 8.7 for this match.He topped the attempts-on-goal chart with five, two of which delivered his brace.Creativity Score: Cody Gak
  
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• Social media swept up by Cape Verde’s first ever World Cup goal

  22-06-2026 01:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Social media swept up by Cape Verde’s first ever World Cup goalAfter holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 debut, Cape Verde continues to thrill football fans around the planet.This Sunday (21), the African nation scored its first-ever goal in World Cup history when Kevin Pina opened the scoring against Uruguay in the 20th minute of the first half.The goal saw the midfielder, who plays for Krasnodar in Russia, become one of the World Cup’s new fan favorites alongsi
  
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• Social media erupts as Cape Verde score first-ever World Cup goal

  22-06-2026 01:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Social media erupts as Cape Verde score first-ever World Cup goalAfter holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 debut, Cape Verde continues to thrill football fans around the planet.This Sunday (21), the African nation scored its first goal in World Cup history when Kevin Pina opened the scoring against Uruguay in the 20th minute of the first half.The goal elevated the midfielder, who plays for Krasnodar in Russia, to the status of one of the World Cup’s new fan favorites a
  
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• Raphinha's 'sad' absence could open door for Neymar against Scotland

  22-06-2026 01:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha could be relaced with Neymar (centre) [Getty Images]Brazil's squad have been left saddened by an injury to Barcelona forward Raphinha but are ready to welcome back fit-again legend Neymar in his place, according to midfielder Lucas Paqueta.Neymar did not feature in their opening group games against Morocco and Haiti, but with Raphinha ruled out with a hamstring injury, the 34-year-old Santos forward could make his first appearance for his country since October 2023 against Scotland."We'
  
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• Watch as Cape Verde take stunning lead against Uruguay

  22-06-2026 00:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Radio 5 Live commentary also available via 'watch & listen' tab Pina drills in opener for Cape Verde from free-kickUruguay and Cape Verde both drew their group openersThe Cape Verde goalkeeper who stunned SpainWorld Cup team guides;Records that can be broken; Name every Golden Boot winner Watch as Cape Verde take stunning lead against Uruguay
  
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