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• What you need to know about England's opponents DR Congo

  28-06-2026 05:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yoane Wissa has now scored three goals for DR Congo in this World Cup [Getty Images]Get the lowdown on DR Congo, England's World Cup opponents in the round of 32.What can I expect from DR Congo?Fifty-two years after a chastening World Cup debut, DR Congo have earned redemption by qualifying for the knockout stages for the first time. Back in 1974, when known as Zaire, their three group defeats included a 9-0 hammering by Yugoslavia. They had not been to a World Cup since, until now, but head coa
  
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• Club World Cup: Messi claims another astonishing record 🐐

  28-06-2026 08:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Club World Cup: Messi claims another astonishing record 🐐It's too easy for him.Yet despite starting on the bench for the match between Argentina and Jordan on the final day of the 2026 World Cup group stage, Leo Messi still managed to set another record.Coming on at the hour mark in place of Lautaro Martinez, the Argentine legend found the breakthrough with a brilliantly clever direct free kick.A goal that makes him the only player in history to score in seven consecutive World Cup match
  
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• 🎥 He sold a camel to watch Messi, the best of World Cup Saturday 🤣

  28-06-2026 08:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 He sold a camel to watch Messi, the best of World Cup Saturday 🤣There’s not only football, but also plenty of anecdotes and news surrounding the 2026 World Cup.Congo’s late-night celebrationAfter beating Uzbekistan 3-1, the streets of the Democratic Republic of the Congo filled with people at nearly three in the morning to celebrate qualification. They will now face England in the round of 32.Dallas bounced thanks to ArgentinaArgentine fans gathered in one area of t
  
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• Are Iran the unluckiest side in World Cup history?

  28-06-2026 08:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iran missed out on a place in the last 32 of the World Cup on goal difference [Getty Images]Heartbreak is to be expected at a World Cup.For every moment of glory, there is a hard-luck story, a nation left to bemoan their misfortune and the injustices that have led to their downfall.Yet few compare to the cruel manner that has brought Iran's tournament to an end in 2026.Facing unprecedented challenges even before a ball was kicked, Amir Ghalenoei's side had worked themselves into a position where
  
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• Argentina icon backs Julian Alvarez to join Barcelona: ‘The ideal team for him’

  28-06-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina icon backs Julian Alvarez to join Barcelona: ‘The ideal team for him’Former Barcelona forward Javier Saviola believes the Catalan club would be the ideal destination for Julian Alvarez, arguing that the Argentine striker’s versatility and intelligence make him a natural fit for Hansi Flick’s system.Speaking on Catalunya Radio’s Tot gira programme (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Saviola also analysed Alvarez’s playing style and explained why he believes the At
  
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• England remain dysfunctional but a new Jude Bellingham threat gives World Cup hope

  28-06-2026 08:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jude Bellingham unleashed a furious boot into an advertising board at the New York Stadium to demonstrate the passion that drives the No 10 when England are frantically chasing games. There is now no mystery behind which England player might emerge during these spells of adversity. Bellingham can be trusted to take the game over and dovetail with Harry Kane, a vital relationship on the field that is likely to define this team’s journey.Bellingham’s eighth international goal came in a
  
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• Why you should watch every last 32 tie

  28-06-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe (4), Lionel Messi (6) and Erling Haaland (4) have scored 14 goals between them at the 2026 World Cup [Getty Images]Well, here we are then - 72 games down, just 32 to go.Harry Kane and Thomas Tuchel have spoken in the past week about this World Cup being like two separate tournaments.The first is in the books, and what fun it was - records broken, underdog stories galore, a Golden Boot race for the ages, and of course a smattering of controversy along the way.Human beings have also
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder delivers five-star performance in final group-stage game at World Cup

  28-06-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder delivers five-star performance in final group-stage game at World CupReal Madrid players are largely enjoying a positive run at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, and Jude Bellingham is one of those who has shone the brightest.The midfielder, who had a relatively difficult season for Real Madrid, has been the heartbeat of his national team at the premier event and the numbers speak for themselves.He was on the scoreboard in England’s opener against Croatia and was named the
  
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• It's heating up: Yan Diomande reacts to €100m Liverpool bid

  28-06-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's heating up: Yan Diomande reacts to €100m Liverpool bidYan Diomande has reportedly reacted after Liverpool made a €100m offer for him. Here's how things went down.It's no secret that Liverpool would love to sign Yan Diomande. The Ivorian is the Reds' no.1 target this summer and they're willing to put an awful lot of money on the table to make it happen.That does make sense, too. Liverpool lacked production out wide last season and what they did have is largely gone with Mohamed Sal
  
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• Juventus forward makes one final push to join Barcelona amid Ferran Torres uncertainty – report

  28-06-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus forward makes one final push to join Barcelona amid Ferran Torres uncertainty – reportAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has once again offered himself to Barcelona as the club searches for a new centre-forward following Robert Lewandowski’s departure.While Julian Alvarez remains Barcelona’s top target, uncertainty surrounding Ferran Torres’ future has created another possible opening in Hansi Flick’s attack, encouraging the Serbi
  
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• Barcelona outcast’s loan exit held up by complex financial negotiations after player says yes

  28-06-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona outcast’s loan exit held up by complex financial negotiations after player says yesAjax have officially begun preparations for the 2026/27 season, but one of the club’s biggest priorities remains unresolved. The Dutch giants are pushing to complete the signing of out-of-favour Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen, with the German goalkeeper hoping to join Michel’s squad as early as next week.All parties remain aligned on the objective, yet the final agreement conti
  
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• 🎥 Messi unstoppable: off the bench, free-kick goal! 3-1 v Jordan, stats 🤯

  28-06-2026 08:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Messi unstoppable: off the bench, free-kick goal! 3-1 v Jordan, stats 🤯Argentina were already in first place, everyone knew that. Messi was starting on the bench, everyone knew that too. With those premises, staying up until the middle of the night to watch a match against Jordan did not seem like the best idea: and yet those who did were treated to another, yet another piece of history written by Leo Messi in the 3-1 win that closed out the World Cup group stage.
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: Austria at the death! Messi scores again

  28-06-2026 08:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: Austria at the death! Messi scores againOn the night leading into Sunday, the final group matches took place! Austria quite literally saved themselves in the very last second. But see for yourself: Despite coming on as a substitute, Messi scored in Argentina’s 3:1 win over Algeria: Ronaldo, on the other hand, managed neither a goal nor an assist. Portugal and Colombia drew 0:0. DR Congo turned the match around against Uzbekistan in spectacular
  
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• Report: Xabi Alonso eyes Chelsea reunion with Premier League midfielder

  28-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Xabi Alonso eyes Chelsea reunion with Premier League midfielderChelsea Eye Granit Xhaka Reunion as Xabi Alonso Looks for ControlChelsea transfer interest grows around Granit XhakaCredit to The Guardian for the original information, with Jacob Steinberg reporting that Chelsea are interested in signing Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka.It is the sort of rumour that feels, at first glance, slightly odd, then increasingly logical the longer it sits in the mind. Chelsea, a club often associa
  
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• Bellingham sends signal to Mourinho after red-hot form for England: ‘At Real Madrid I play differently, a little deeper…’

  28-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bellingham sends signal to Mourinho after red-hot form for England: ‘At Real Madrid I play differently, a little deeper…’Jude Bellingham has been on fire for England at the FIFA World Cup and has thrived as the team’s attacking midfielder under Thomas Tuchel.He scored in the team’s opener against Croatia and was named the man of the match, then went on to earn the same accolade in the team’s disappointing draw against Ghana.Last night, he again step
  
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• 18 Manchester City stars confirmed for FIFA World Cup Round of 32

  28-06-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  18 Manchester City stars confirmed for FIFA World Cup Round of 32Eighteen City players have progressed to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 across 11 nationsEngland’s contingent is the largest, with four City players advancing from the group stageIncoming Man City manager Enzo Maresca will be keenly looking on from EnglandEighteen Manchester Citystars have progressed to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 across 11 nations as the tournament in North America enters its knockout phase.The scale of C
  
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• Manchester City are not in the market for another striker this summer

  28-06-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City are not in the market for another striker this summerThere are a host of areas of the Manchester City squad that will be strengthened this summer. It does look like City are in the market for two midfielders, a right-back and another winger. They may also be in the market for another backup keeper as it would seem that James Trafford is likely to leave City this summer. There was also the chance that the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders would be in the market for another striker if
  
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• 🏆 Round of 32 bracket! Projections, who has the easier side? 🌍

  28-06-2026 07:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆 Round of 32 bracket! Projections, who has the easier side? 🌍The group stage has come to an end overnight in Italy with yet another Messi masterpiece, Portugal’s draw (with CR7 once again underwhelming), and Austria, Algeria, and DR Congo booking their spots: now the paths to the final are set. Let’s take a look at the bracket and the teams that will have more or less manageable opponents, at least on paper.🏆 The bracketThe following matches will be play
  
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• 🏆 Round of 32 bracket: projections and who has the easier side? 🌍

  28-06-2026 07:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆 Round of 32 bracket: projections and who has the easier side? 🌍The group stage has come to an end overnight in Italy with yet another Messi masterpiece and Portugal’s draw (CR7 once again anonymous): now the paths to the final are set. Let’s take a look at the bracket and the teams that will have more or less easy opponents, at least on paper.🏆 The bracketOn the left side of the bracket, the following matches will be played:Germany-Paraguay (June 29, 10:30 P
  
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• England 2-0 Panama: Three things we learned as Jude Bellingham inspires the Three Lions to victory

  28-06-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England 2-0 Panama: Three things we learned as Jude Bellingham inspires the Three Lions to victoryEngland claimed a 2-0 win over Panama in their final group-stage fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at New York-New Jersey Stadium on Saturday evening.The result sees the Three Lions finish top of Group L, one point clear of second-placed Croatia.Jude Bellingham is the manThere was uncertainty surrounding Bellingham’s place before the start of the tournament, but he once again demonstrated why
  
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• Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?

  28-06-2026 07:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England drew with Ghana but beat Croatia and Panama to top Group L with seven points [Getty Images]England have qualified for the knockout stages of the World Cup by winning their group.The Three Lions weren't always in top form, but with seven points from three matches, did enough to finish ahead of Croatia in second, third-placed Ghana, and bottom side Panama.Now that the group stage has concluded, Thomas Tuchel's men know the path they must negotiate if they are to reach the final.If they man
  
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• England last-32 tie on BBC - see full schedule

  28-06-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England's World Cup last-32 tie against DR Congo will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with all 16 games in the first knockout round covered across BBC Sport.Thomas Tuchel's side will face the knockout stage debutants on Wednesday in Atlanta, with kick-off at 17:00 BST.DR Congo, appearing in their first World Cup in 52 years, drew with Portugal in the group stage before coming from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to set up this intriguing match.The BBC will also show Spain's tie against A
  
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• 🚨 Tuchel reveals how serious Quansah's injury is

  28-06-2026 06:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Tuchel reveals how serious Quansah's injury isThomas Tuchel spoke about Jarell Quansah’s health after the player was unable to finish the match against Panama on the final matchday of the Group Stage. 
  “He suffered a typical ankle sprain. He had it before,” the manager said, casting doubt on his participation in the round of 32. The player got minutes this Saturday due to Reece James’ injury, and James will not feature for his national team in the next
  
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• New deal, new beginnings & a sudden exit - Clarke's Scotland timeline

  28-06-2026 06:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thirty one days can whisk by in a flash. Just ask Steve Clarke.That's the time-scale between signing a new four-year deal to his abrupt resignation as Scotland head coach.Following Wednesday's defeat to Brazil in Miami, Scotland's World Cup exit appeared to drag on just as much as their 28-year wait to return to the biggest stage of them all.That fate was sealed just before the clock ticked into Sunday in Scotland as Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1.For just over 30 minutes, attention officially then
  
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• World Cup Round of 32: Knockout rounds begin with Canada taking on South Africa

  28-06-2026 06:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup continues on Sunday as the Round of 32 begins and the remaining teams involved have their eyes on a world title. Tournament co-hosts Canada and South Africa will play the only match of the day as there is no tomorrow for match losers going forward.Here's what you need to know for Day 18 of the World Cup.South Africa vs. CanadaSunday, June 28 | 3 p.m. ET | Inglewood, California | TV: FoxOdds: Canada (-320), South Africa (+250), Tie (+260)Canada is the only one of the World Cup'
  
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• ☕️🥐FC Breakfast: Uruguay without a plane ✈️, Kane legendary 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  28-06-2026 06:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐FC Breakfast: Uruguay without a plane ✈️, Kane legendary 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Sweet Caroline 🎶Against Panama, the England supporters were clearly in great form.You don't need to be in the stadium to get the atmosphere going!Uruguay grounded ✈️Uruguay's World Cup elimination is clearly not going down well.So much so that the Federation reportedly decided to cancel the private plane arrang
  
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• 📊 Final standings in Groups J, K and L, what a finish!

  28-06-2026 06:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Final standings in Groups J, K and L, what a finish!After the matches played overnight in Brazil, this Saturday (27) saw the final three groups of the FIFA World Cup decided.With plenty of INSANITY!The first was Group L. England confirmed top spot.Croatia beat Ghana and took second place, leaving Ghana - who also advanced - in third.The standings ended up like this:Next, Colombia confirmed first place by outperforming Portugal despite the goalless scoreline.And DR Congo made history by
  
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• 🚨 World Cup: the full round of 32 schedule!

  28-06-2026 06:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 World Cup: the full round of 32 schedule!Things are getting serious!That’s it, the group stage of the 2026 World Cup has delivered its verdict with the final matches of Group J!We finally know the full round-of-32 bracket for this World Cup, which actually gets underway tonight with the host nation.Check out below the full schedule for this first round of knockout matches, as well as the tournament bracket, where you can see Les Bleus’ possible path!The round-of-32 schedule
  
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• Jude Bellingham steps up, shows why he can lead England to World Cup glory

  28-06-2026 06:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Stood with his arms wide in front of England's fans going bonkers as he gave his country the lead against Panama in New York City, Jude Bellingham once again showed he was England's man for the big occasion. He always delivers and he loves stepping up when it matters most. And boy did England need him on Saturday. "Hey Jude!" rang out form the England fans on multiple occasions during the game as they lauded their charismatic playmaker. It was sung loud and proud af
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Iran falls one spot short of knockout round after wild Algeria-Austria finish

  28-06-2026 06:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One day after a heartbreaking draw threatened to end Iran's World Cup run, Algeria and Austria delivered the final blow.As the third-place finisher in Group G, the Iranian national team needed losses from Croatia, DR Congo, and either Algeria or Austria in order to claim one of the final third-place knockout slots. Eight of the 12 third-place finishers advance to the Round of 32 as part of the expanded tournament.Instead, Croatia beat Ghana, who had already secured its spot; DR Congo rolled to a
  
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