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• What each team needs to reach World Cup knockouts

  28-06-2026 01:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Austria need a point against Algeria to book their passage [Getty Images]The final round of group fixtures is nearing a conclusion, with the path to the World Cup final on 19 July becoming clearer.But with 32 of the 48 teams advancing to the knockout rounds, new tie-breaker rules, and a table of third-placed teams to keep track of, staying across the various permutations is far from simple. England won Group L but Scotland miss out on qualifying as one of the best third-placed sides. There are a
  
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• Arsenal star adds to his fantastic World Cup record

  28-06-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star adds to his fantastic World Cup recordBukayo Saka became the third Arsenal player to provide an assist from a corner at this World Cup on Saturday night, keeping his strong World Cup record going.Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty ImagesBukayo Saka made his first start of the 2026 World Cup against Panama on Saturday, having been eased into the tournament to avoid risking aggravating his injury.Saka had already provided an assist in his cameo appearance against Croatia in England’s op
  
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• Kerry loss 'will take a while to get over' - Kilpatrick

  28-06-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tyrone midfielder Conn Kilpatrick said the 2-25 to 0-27 defeat by in Saturday's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final will "take a while to get over".Despite a strong display from Tyrone, Jack O'Connor's side booked a spot in the last four and moved a step closer to defending their title.Red Hands boss Malachy O'Rourke was left frustrated after the match by 'really, really harsh calls' in Dublin with Kilpatrick echoing his manager's thoughts."It's a disappointing result and one that'll take a while to g
  
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• La Liga club set to profit from Barcelona star’s presence at the 2026 World Cup

  28-06-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga club set to profit from Barcelona star’s presence at the 2026 World CupOne of the biggest transfer sagas last summer was Barcelona signing Joan Garcia from their bitter rivals Espanyol.The two Catalan clubs have no love lost for one another, and it is very rare to see a player cross the invisible divide in either direction.Joan Garcia took that leap of faith to join Barça, though, and in less than a season, he has gone on to become one of the team’s most important play
  
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• 27 flights, 24 matches: How Fifa's president is jetting around World Cup

  28-06-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Fifa president Gianni Infantino has attended 24 matches in just over two weeks all across North America at this summer's World Cup, clocking up thousands of air miles.The tournament is spread over three countries - the US, Canada and Mexico - with 16 host cities, and there are more matches than ever as the group stage has been expanded.In Fifa's 2026 World Cup sustainability and human rights strategy, the president said: "Whether we speak about climate, human rights, diseases or disabilitie
  
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• Inter want Ndicka, Gasperini insists on keeping him

  28-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter want Ndicka, Gasperini insists on keeping himAs June 30 approaches, Roma needs to make capital gains to comply with the settlement agreement and avoid potential sanctions. the players who could leave the capital is Evan Ndicka. Inter are interested in the Ivorian defender, who aren’t giving up on him. The Nerazzurri continue to press for the 1999-born defender: his inclusion in Chivu’s defense is part of the club’s plans. Gian Piero Gasperini, however, considers Ndicka a
  
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• Image: Real Madrid winger shares first photo with summer signing

  28-06-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Image: Real Madrid winger shares first photo with summer signingReal Madrid winger Rodrygo Goes made a quick stop in Miami to watch Colombia against Portugal, and the attacker ended up giving Los Blancos fans a small glimpse of the new season.Rodrygo was in the VIP area of the Hard Rock Stadium after previously being in New York for an Adidas event.There, he met Bernardo Silva, who is set to become one of his new teammates at Real Madrid.Rodrygo posted a photo with the Portuguese midfielder on s
  
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• Welcome to the real World Cup – the tournament begins now

  28-06-2026 11:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Among a lot of the most celebrated World Cup 2026 squads, coaches have already sought to ensure the intensity of training has gone up. There’s a new edge that only knockout football, and especially World Cup knockout football, can bring.The Dutch squad perhaps put it best ahead of the most fascinating last-32 tie of all, against Morocco.“It’s game on,” said Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke. “Now, the big games come.”Netherlands will face Morocco in the last 3
  
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• Barcelona legend Messi cannot stop breaking records in age-defying World Cup campaign

  28-06-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend Messi cannot stop breaking records in age-defying World Cup campaignBarcelona legend Lionel Messi has spent nearly two decades making the impossible feel normal, but even by his own lofty standards, this 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has been outrageously special.The Argentina captain has now become the first-ever player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games, adding another historic record to a career already beyond comparison.His latest goal against Jordan saw him surpas
  
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• Serie A side make move for £35m Premier League defender

  28-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A side make move for £35m Premier League defenderChelsea Transfer News: Como Push for Trevoh Chalobah DealComo Make Their MoveCredit to Sky Italy for the original information, with Como reportedly submitting an offer worth €25 million plus €2 million in bonuses for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.Chelsea, however, are said to want €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses before allowing the 26-year-old to leave. That gap is not enormous in modern transfer terms, ye
  
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• Ceballos Waives Final Year of Wages to Exit Real Madrid a Year Early

  28-06-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ceballos Waives Final Year of Wages to Exit Real Madrid a Year EarlyReal Madrid have confirmed the termination of Dani Ceballos’ (29, Spanish) contract in an official club statement, ending his nine-year association with Los Blancos by mutual agreement. The announcement, published on the club’s official website, confirms Ceballos departs having made 215 appearances and accumulated 16 titles during his time at the Bernabéu.As previously covered on Football Espana, Real Madrid h
  
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• Who could England play next after qualifying for World Cup knockout stages?

  28-06-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockout stages as Group L winners after sealing top spot with a 2-0 win over Panama on Saturday night.Thomas Tuchel’s side still had work to do entering their group-stage finale after they were held to a a 0-0 stalemate against Ghana following an impressive opening win against Croatia.The format of the 48-team World Cup, however, meant England’s place in the round of 32 was secured the night before they played the Canal Men in East Ruthe
  
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• Liverpool star could stay with £34.5m price tag now set

  28-06-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star could stay with £34.5m price tag now setCurtis Jones price explained as Arsenal interest piles pressure on InterArsenal’s growing interest in Curtis Jones could leave Inter facing a familiar transfer dilemma, with Liverpool showing little sign of lowering their valuation despite the midfielder entering the final year of his contract.According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, the Serie A giants have already found negotiations more difficult than anticipated and now face
  
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• Modric sets new World Cup record as Sucic and Vlasic star in Croatia 2-1 Ghana

  28-06-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Modric sets new World Cup record as Sucic and Vlasic star in Croatia 2-1 GhanaMilan’s Luka Modric has added a new World Cup record to his CV while Inter and Torino stars Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic provided the goals for Croatia in a 2-1 victory over Ghana on Saturday night, which helped the Serie A cohort qualify for the 2026 knock-out rounds.Modric still starring at the World Cup at 40 years and 291 days oldIt was a night to remember for Sucic, who opened his account at the 2026 World
  
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• 📹 Check out OneFootball’s team of the 2026 Cup group stage

  28-06-2026 10:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Check out OneFootball’s team of the 2026 Cup group stageThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially into the knockout stage!And with the group stage over, it’s time for OneFootball’s Team of the Tournament from the first phase of the World Cup!Of course, names like Vozinha, Lionel Messi, Vinícius Júnior, and Mbappé made the cut!Check it out below and let us know what you think!This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can
  
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• Full last-32 fixtures for Arsenal’s World Cup internationals

  28-06-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Full last-32 fixtures for Arsenal’s World Cup internationalsWith the group stage of the World Cup now at an end, let’s take a look at which teams every Arsenal player at the tournament will face in the knockout stages.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesAll of Arsenal’s 15 players at the World Cup have qualified for the knockout stages, and the final round of group games on Saturday night has now confirmed which opponents they’ll face.There’s just one Arsenal vs Arsena
  
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• 📲 Sunday’s first Cup knockout tie and more; see the schedule

  28-06-2026 10:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 Sunday’s first Cup knockout tie and more; see the scheduleToday's Highlights 🔥World Cup16:00 – South Africa x Canada – CazéTV, Disney+ Premium
  Serie B16:00 – Athletic Club x Avai FC – Disney+ Premium16:00 – Atletico GO x Ponte Preta – Disney+ Premium16:00 – Juventude x Ceara – ESPN, Disney+ Premium18:30 – Fortaleza x Sport Recife – ESPN, Disney+ Premium, SportyNet, Xsports18:30 – Nautico x Goias &nda
  
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• Richard Hughes, stop this: Liverpool can't let generational talent join Man City

  28-06-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes, stop this: Liverpool can't let generational talent join Man CityRichard Hughes has got to do something. Liverpool can't afford for a truly generational talent to join Manchester City.Liverpool have completed one signing this summer but their major moves are still to come. There's a lot of hope that Victor Munoz can become a key player down the line - but he isn't expected to be a superstar arrival. At least not at first.But the major signings will happen. Liverpool need to make u
  
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• World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?

  28-06-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino, Lionel Messi, Johan Manzambi, and Vozinha have all played prominent roles in the World Cup so far. Composite: Getty Images, Guardian design1)France (no change from pre-World Cup ranking)It took a little over an hour for Kylian Mbappé to find his groove. Irked by a poor refereeing decision, he scored twice in France’s opener. Ably supported by a stunning cast, Mbappé will already have his sights on winning the competition. Michael Olise has shown his class
  
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• Milan target Silva, Hjulmand and Casado after striking Goncalo Ramos deal

  28-06-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan target Silva, Hjulmand and Casado after striking Goncalo Ramos dealReports in Italy claim that Antonio Silva, Morten Hjulmand and Marc Casado are the next players on Milan’s wishlist following their agreement with PSG to sign Goncalo Ramos in a club-record deal.More Mendes signings on the horizon for MilanMilan raised eyebrows with their deal for PSG’s Ramos, with some reports in Italy claiming that the Rossoneri will pay €74m in fixed fees for the Portugal international,
  
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• Gasperini-Friedkin to hold transfer summit next week

  28-06-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini-Friedkin to hold transfer summit next weekRoma isn’t worried about the settlement agreement with UEFA, which must be met by June 30th. There’s no alarmism in Trigoria. The next few days will be crucial for the Giallorossi’s transfer window and the strengthening of the squad available to Gasperini. As Il Tempo reports, the Friedkins, barring any surprises, will have a face-to-face meeting with the Grugliasco-based coach next week.Gasperini has repeatedly asked the owne
  
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• Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Bellingham shines as England secure important win

  28-06-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Bellingham shines as England secure important winThe group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end, and it is now time to move on to the serious business.There is absolutely no time to catch a breather, though, with the first round-of-32 clash set to begin later today, but the group stage has already provided a lot of entertainment.Real Madrid players have been attracting attention at this World Cup repeatedly, and last night was no different.England
  
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• South Africa look to lay ghosts of 2010 to rest

  28-06-2026 10:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  South Africa fans shed tears after their early exit on home soil in 2010 but Thapelo Maseko (right) has broken new ground for Bafana Bafana at this World Cup [Getty Images]South Africa have made history by reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time, yet arguably it is a feat that should have happened sooner given the country staged the tournament in 2010.When Siphiwe Tshabalala put Bafana Bafana ahead in the opening game against Mexico 16 years ago his strike was famously la
  
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• Barcelona forward emerges as the most valuable player in FIFA World Cup 2026

  28-06-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona forward emerges as the most valuable player in FIFA World Cup 2026The group stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded this weekend, with Spain entering the Round of 32 after finishing first in their group.As we enter the knockout rounds, the onus will be on Lamine Yamal to carry the hopes of the Spanish armada, which has lacked the spark despite boasting some of the best talents in world football.Yamal, meanwhile, is also the joint-most valuable player in the World Cup along w
  
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• Best team, moments, matches and players of World Cup group stage

  28-06-2026 10:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi is playing in his sixth World Cup for Argentina [Getty Images]After 72 matches across three countries, 48 teams who qualified for the 2026 World Cup have been whittled down to 32.Records have been broken by some of the star players who have delivered on football's biggest stage, while new heroes have emerged.A group of BBC reporters in the United States, Canada and Mexico have picked their best teams, players, matches and moments from the group phase.Best teamIan Dennis, BBC Radio 5
  
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• Today’s Papers: More Milan signings, Conte vs. Mancini, Khelaili for Inter

  28-06-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: More Milan signings, Conte vs. Mancini, Khelaili for InterLa Gazzetta dello SportSizzling Formula 1Australian GP at 14.00: Ferrari and Kimi on the attackRussell in pole amidst the controversies, outsmarts Leclerc and Hamilto. Antonelli: ‘I was naive’Milan, another three signings Meeting in Lisbon with CardinaleFour hours of talks discussing the market. Antonio Silva and Hjulmand targets, big reinforcementsJuve, now Soule appears, Final attack for Kolo Muani
  
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• Will an Algerian international have a key role to play in the new era at Manchester City?

  28-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will an Algerian international have a key role to play in the new era at Manchester City?It is now seemingly only a matter of time before Enzo Maresca takes over as Manchester City manager. Paul Hirst and Peter Rutzler reported for The Times last week that City and Chelsea had finally agreed on a compensation package that would clear the way for Maresca to officially be confirmed as City’s manager. While Enzo Maresca has a similar playing style to Pep Guardiola, the Italian manager does ha
  
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• Elliot Anderson’s Manchester City transfer arrangements see last-minute change

  28-06-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elliot Anderson’s Manchester City transfer arrangements see last-minute changeAdaptations have been made to the final medical checks for Manchester City’s record transfer for Elliot Anderson.The 23-year-old put in an 84-minute shift to help guide England through a highly competitive Group L finale against Panama on Saturday night.Sporting Director Hugo Viana clinched the summer’s definitive marquee acquisition, arming Enzo Maresca with a key talent for his plans.Manchester City
  
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• Report: Liverpool keen on move for La Liga midfielder

  28-06-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool keen on move for La Liga midfielderLiverpool Eye Camavinga as Real Madrid Open Door to Summer SaleCamavinga Emerges on Liverpool RadarLiverpool’s summer planning under Andoni Iraola appears to have taken another intriguing turn, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that the club are paying close attention to Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.The Frenchman, still only 23, has long carried the air of a player destined to shape midfields rather than merely occupy them. Eleg
  
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• Mourinho facing early headache on Real Madrid return with staggered pre-season

  28-06-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho facing early headache on Real Madrid return with staggered pre-seasonReal Madrid will officially begin preparations for the new season on 13 July, when José Mourinho oversees his first medical tests and training sessions as the club’s new head coach. However, the Portuguese manager will have to launch his project under far-from-ideal circumstances – something that is seen as a concern by him, reports SPORT.The ongoing FIFA World Cup has significantly disrupted Real Ma
  
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