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• The little-known World Cup rule change that could see US win group before final game

  20-06-2026 05:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The World Cup 2026 is into the second round of group stage fixtures, with sides including England, Germany and France well-placed to put a foot in the round of 32 over the coming days.Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to advance into the last 32 after their win over South Korea, and that 1-0 victory means El Tri have will finish top of Group A. Despite the fact that their opponents could finish with a better goal difference, Mexico have secured top spot in Group A thanks to a subtle change i
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Germany snatches 2-1 win over Ivory Coast behind Deniz Undav brace

  21-06-2026 00:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ivory Coast’s chance to advance to its first-ever World Cup knockout round will have to wait, thanks to a powerful comeback from Germany behind a second-half brace from Deniz Undav.The Elephants are on a dream run, stunning Ecuador with a 1-0 win last week. And for a moment, it looked like they would do it again against European heavyweight Germany: Ivory Coast struck first, going up 1-0 in the 30 minute behind a great shot from captain Franck Kessié off the rebound.That unexpected
  
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• Sturm Graz defender set for Standard Liege return

  20-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sturm Graz defender set for Standard Liege returnSacha Tavolieri has revealed that Standard Liege are closing in on the signing of Dimitri Lavalée from Sturm Graz. The former KV Mechelen and Sint Truiden defender will return to the club where he started his career, only making eight appearances before leaving in 2020 to join Mainz 05. Lavalée is set to sign a two-year contract with Standard Liege, with the sides having agreed an optionally third year. Lavalée didn’t ma
  
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• 🚨 Who else?! Super sub equalises for Germany

  20-06-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Who else?! Super sub equalises for GermanyFor a long time, it looked as though the DFB team was heading straight for an embarrassment against Ivory Coast.But with half an hour to go, Nagelsmann once again showed he has more than just a golden touch.Leweling, Amiri and — of course — Undav came on for Pavlovic, Musiala and Sané. VfB star Deniz Undav picked up right where he had left off in his previous appearances in the Germany shirt.Today, he didn’t even need t
  
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• Newcastle reject Spurs bid of about £80m for Tonali

  20-06-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United have rejected a bid from Tottenham Hotspur for midfielder Sandro Tonali.It is understood an offer worth about £80m was turned down earlier this week.BBC Sport previously reported Spurs manager Roberto de Zerbi was a long-time admirer of Tonali and that the club were exploring the finances of a deal for the 26-year-old Italian.However, their opening proposal was declined by Newcastle, who are in a strong position to command a greater fee closer to £100m as Manchester
  
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• ‘It’s different, the freedom I have’: Cody Gakpo leaves behind Liverpool struggles with World Cup show

  20-06-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool fans must have recognised the scenario. It was the 54th minute of Netherlands’ World Cup meeting with Sweden, when Cody Gakpo received the ball on the left side of the penalty box and cut inside on to his right foot. Liverpool’s version – Premier League Gakpo – can often be found lashing the ball into a different time zone from this particular space. But this is World Cup Gakpo, Netherlands Gakpo, lithe and balanced, ruthless and dead-eyed. He steadied himself b
  
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• 🚨 Málaga return to the top flight after eight years away

  20-06-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Málaga return to the top flight after eight years awayMálaga CF return to the First Division after beating Almería 2-1 in the second leg of the promotion playoff final. Goals from Chupe and Larrubia, in a match that began under the tension of the visiting team’s bus being pelted with stones before kickoff, decided a tie that had been level after the 0-0 draw in the first leg.
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• Chelsea weigh up Wirtz move - Sunday's gossip

  20-06-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea considering Florian Wirtz move, Felix Nmecha open to England return and Aston Villa among Nick Woltemade suitors.Chelsea are keeping tabs on Liverpool's Florian Wirtz - who starred under new Blues boss Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen - but any potential deal for the Germany playmaker, 23, depends on Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 25, leaving Stamford Bridge. (Football Insider)Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha is open to leaving Borussia Dortmund and both Liverpool and Manchester Unit
  
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• Did Roberto Martinez really ‘waste’ Belgium’s golden generation?

  20-06-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Did Roberto Martinez really ‘waste’ Belgium’s golden generation?Roberto Martinez is once again coming under intense criticism from pundits and fans alike. After Portugal struggled against a spirited DR Congo side in their World Cup 2026 opener, many have accused him of ‘wasting’ another national teams golden generation. Tournaments are not won or lost after one game, and Martinez and Portugal have a long way to go to turn things around. Perhaps finally admitting tha
  
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• Nygren left disappointed as Sweden thrashed by Dutch

  20-06-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Benjamin Nygren is left frustrated by Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries [Getty Images]Celtic midfielder Benjamin Nygren thought he had combined with former Parkhead centre-half Gustaf Lagerbielke to bring Sweden back into their World Cup group game against the Netherlands only to be thwarted by the offside flag in a 5-1 thrashing in Houston.The Dutch were ahead thanks to two goals from Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey when Nygren floated in a free-kick for Lagerbielke, now with Braga, to head
  
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• Sunderland Are Set To Rival Fulham For This Serie A Defender: Should Le Bris Snap Him Up?

  20-06-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are Set To Rival Fulham For This Serie A Defender: Should Le Bris Snap Him Up?In a recent report, ParmaLive claimed that Sunderland are set to rival Fulham for Parma defender Mariano Troilo. It has been stated that the Black Cats are eyeing a move to acquire the services of the Argentine centre-back in this transfer period.Troilo’s Impressive Form In Serie AThe 22-year-old managed to prove his worth at times with his performances at the heart of Troilo’s defence in the pre
  
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• Brazil 🇧🇷 can count on Raphinha in a possible 2026 last 16, why

  20-06-2026 23:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazil 🇧🇷 can count on Raphinha in a possible 2026 last 16, whyThis Saturday (20), the CBF released new information about Raphinha’s medical situation after he left the match against Haiti at the end of the first half with muscle pain.In the statement, the organization confirmed a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh, but did not give a timeline for his return.However, according to ge, the Brazil national team’s coaching staff is counting on Raphinha for a pos
  
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• 🚨 As if that wasn’t enough! Germany star goes off injured

  20-06-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 As if that wasn’t enough! Germany star goes off injuredTime and again, he sat on the ground in the first half, even had to be treated off the pitch, kept coming back into the game, but clearly wasn’t moving all that smoothly. Shortly after half-time, it is now clear: Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck cannot continue. His body, specifically his knee, continued to cause problems — exactly what is behind it is still not entirely clear, so the BVB star had to remain in
  
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• Scotland expects: What is behind McTominay's understated World Cup?

  20-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Standards are slipping here in Boston.The Scotland national team are two games into their World Cup campaign and there has not been a sniff of a bicycle kick anywhere. Scott McTominay illuminated the world with the spectacular against Denmark last November, a moment that typified the brilliance of the man whose trail has blazed fiercely in Naples.That moment sparked the most magical of magic nights in Glasgow to bring Scotland to America, a first World Cup in 28 years that has so far delivered a
  
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• Liverpool want deal for exceptional talent after Barcelona bid knocked back

  20-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool want deal for exceptional talent after Barcelona bid knocked backLiverpool are making a habit of signing the best young centre-back talents around. Last summer Giovanni Leoni - now 19 - signed for the Reds for around £26m from Parma. In January a deal for Mor Talla Ndiaye was tied up with the teenage defender arriving from FC Amitie.Deals were also put in place for two more young centre-backs in Jeremy Jacquet and Ifeanyi Ndukwe - who will both arrive once the transfer window ope
  
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• Arsenal Remain Keen On Recruiting This Aston Villa Playmaker: Should Arteta Go For Him?

  20-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Remain Keen On Recruiting This Aston Villa Playmaker: Should Arteta Go For Him?In a recent segment on Youtube, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Arsenal remain keen on recruiting Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rogers. Romano said,“We should not forget about [Bradley] Barcola, who is also appreciated by Arsenal, but the priority for Arsenal remains Morgan Rogers. So Arsenal wants to sign Morgan Rogers, and Arsenal will go all in for Morgan Rogers, that’s the expe
  
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• Netherlands coach doesn't see Brazil as stronger than Morocco, agree?

  20-06-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Netherlands coach doesn't see Brazil as stronger than Morocco, agree?This Saturday (20), the Netherlands national team thrashed Sweden 5-1 in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After the rout, coach Ronald Koeman responded about a possible clash against Brazil or Morocco in the tournament’s first knockout round (before the round of 16).After all, the first-place team in Group F (currently the Netherlands with four points) would face the runner-up in Group C (cur
  
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• Netherlands coach doesn't see Brazil above Morocco, agree? 🗣

  20-06-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Netherlands coach doesn't see Brazil above Morocco, agree? 🗣This Saturday (20), the Netherlands national team thrashed Sweden 5-1 in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After the rout, coach Ronald Koeman responded about a possible clash against Brazil or Morocco in the tournament’s first knockout stage (before the round of 16).After all, the first-place team in Group F (currently the Netherlands with four points) would face the runner-up in Group C (curr
  
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• Man Utd Face Liverpool Competition for £52m Dortmund Midfielder

  20-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man Utd Face Liverpool Competition for £52m Dortmund MidfielderMan Utd and Liverpool Circle as Felix Nmecha Transfer Door OpensThere is always a particular kind of intrigue when a player shaped in England leaves, grows elsewhere, then returns to the Premier League conversation as something more complete. Felix Nmecha may now be approaching that point.According to TEAMtalk, Borussia Dortmund’s Germany international is open to leaving the Bundesliga this summer, with Manchester United
  
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• Brian Brobbey bags a brace as the Netherlands get their 2026 World Cup campaign up and running

  20-06-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brian Brobbey bags a brace as the Netherlands get their 2026 World Cup campaign up and runningThe Netherlands were ruthless going forward as they dismantled Sweden in their second group game of the 2026 World Cup. The Dutch ended up winning 5-1, although goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen certainly had to make some important saves to help the side win in such as convincing manner. Cody Gakpo was the star of the show, but Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey also announced himself at the tournament with a br
  
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• Staveley & Ghodoussi eye stunning West Ham takeover after Newcastle exit

  20-06-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Staveley & Ghodoussi eye stunning West Ham takeover after Newcastle exitFormer Newcastle United co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi are exploring a takeover of West Ham United as the football investors weigh up a return to club ownership, per the Daily Mail.The couple, through their investment vehicle PCP Capital Partners, has opened exploratory discussions over a possible deal involving the Hammers following the club’s relegation from the Premier League.Staveley and Ghodou
  
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• Liverpool Are In The Mix To Sign This Real Madrid Star: Dream Signing For Iraola?

  20-06-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are In The Mix To Sign This Real Madrid Star: Dream Signing For Iraola?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Liverpool are in the mix to sign Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni this summer. It has been claimed that the Reds would have to rival Manchester United in the race to land the France international later this year.Tchouameni’s Good Form In La LigaThe 26-year-old had an impressive campaign at the Madrid club after he produced a string of solid displa
  
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• Liverpool eyeing up surprise move for €25m star

  20-06-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool eyeing up surprise move for €25m starThe World Cup hasn't even finished yet and the footballing world is still being filled with rumours. Liverpool have been one of the most-linked teams with players this summer with the vast majority of their squad needing upgrades.Andoni Iraola has already welcomed Victor Munoz in attack with several other players expected to follow.For some reason, La Liga seems to be the main league that Liverpool's targets are coming from with the latest rumo
  
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• 🤯 Germany's defence all at sea: Ivory Coast shock the favourites!

  20-06-2026 22:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Germany's defence all at sea: Ivory Coast shock the favourites!After a lively opening 20 minutes and a few minor concerns about Nico Schlotterbeck, the DFB team’s second group match has now delivered its first major flashpoints — and the shock of a surprising deficit for Germany!First, the ball ended up in the Ivorian net at the other end (22’), but referee Benitez immediately blew the whistle. The reason: following a corner, Fofana rose high in his own box and was im
  
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• Manchester United Are Hoping To Land This Bayern Munich Defender: What Will He Add To Carrick’s Team?

  20-06-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Hoping To Land This Bayern Munich Defender: What Will He Add To Carrick’s Team?In a recent report, journalist Christian Falk stated that Manchester United are hoping to land Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae this summer. It has been claimed that the Red Devils have identified the South Korea international as a target for this transfer window.Min-jae’s Impressive Form In The BundesligaMin-jae enjoyed a solid campaign at the Bavarian club as he put in a string of
  
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• Carlisle sign keeper Mair on permanent deal

  20-06-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlisle United have signed goalkeeper Archie Mair on a permanent deal.Mair, 25, joined the Cumbrians on loan from Morecambe in January but made just one National League appearance, against Brackley in April.He recently left Morecambe at the end of his contract and has signed for Carlisle on a one-year deal with the option of an additional year. The Scot began his career at Aberdeen and later had a spell at Norwich City, although he did not make a first-team appearance for either club. He previo
  
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• CBF issues statement and confirms Raphinha muscle injury

  20-06-2026 22:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CBF issues statement and confirms Raphinha muscle injuryOn Saturday afternoon (20), the CBF released a statement confirming that Raphinha suffered a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh.In the text, the organization said he will continue intensive treatment with the Brazilian National Team, aiming for his “recovery and return to activities as soon as possible.”No timetable for his return to the pitch was announced.The forward was injured during the first half of the match aga
  
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• Liverpool get Adam Wharton green light as talks commence with England midfielder

  20-06-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool get Adam Wharton green light as talks commence with England midfielderBig changes are coming to the Liverpool midfield this summer. Alexis Mac Allister is among the candidates to leave due to his uncertain contract situation. No talks over a new deal have been instigated by the club with the Argentina FIFA World Cup winner and his current contract expires in 2028.If no new deal is agreed then it is easy to see the temptation for selling the 27-year-old. Curtis Jones now looks very clos
  
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• Right after kick-off: Germany star sets a World Cup record!

  20-06-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Right after kick-off: Germany star sets a World Cup record!He probably didn’t even think himself that he would break this record. After all, Manuel Neuer had actually no longer planned to stand between the posts for the Germany team again. But now, as we know, things turned out very differently.And thanks to his comeback for the Germany team, Neuer directly broke a record today in just his second appearance since returning in national team colors. With his appearance in the second group ma
  
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• 🚨 Right after kick-off: Germany star sets a World Cup record!

  20-06-2026 22:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Right after kick-off: Germany star sets a World Cup record!He probably didn’t even think himself that he would break this record. After all, Manuel Neuer had actually no longer planned to stand between the posts for the Germany team again. But now, as we know, things turned out very differently.And thanks to his comeback for the Germany team, Neuer directly broke a record today in just his second appearance since returning in national team colors. With his appearance in the secon
  
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