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• Wycombe sign veteran defender Cook

  03-07-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steve Cook started his long career at Brighton & Hove Albion [Getty Images]Wycombe Wanderers have signed experienced defender Steve Cook following his departure from QPR at the end of last season.The 35-year-old made 100 appearances for QPR during a three-year stay with the Championship club but was not offered a new contract.Cook helped both Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest win promotion to the Premier League before moving to west London in 2023."He's an experienced centre-back who has mad
  
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• ❌ Chaos before last 16, World Cup coach lashes out

  04-07-2026 04:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ❌ Chaos before last 16, World Cup coach lashes outConfusion ahead of the World Cup round-of-16 clash between Mexico and England! The match was originally scheduled to kick off on Sunday at 6 p.m. local time (Monday, 2 a.m. German time) at the Azteca Stadium. But reports from Mexico caused a stir on Friday: according to them, FIFA was planning to bring the kick-off forward by six hours because of threatened severe weather in the capital – to 8 p.m. German time.In the end, however, th
  
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• Erik Lira's stats that put him ahead of Pedri and Declan Rice

  04-07-2026 04:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erik Lira's stats that put him ahead of Pedri and Declan RiceThe Mexican national team is enjoying a great moment at the World Cup, with a historic record of eight goals scored and none conceded in four matches  And although it is a collective achievement, there is one key player in midfield.  
  In his World Cup debut, Erik Lira has become one of Javier Aguirre’s main allies. His flawless defensive display during the group stage puts him ahead of major European football stars
  
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• Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos

  04-07-2026 04:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mexico's last-32 game against Ecuador was disrupted by thunderstorms [Getty Images]Uncertainty, chaos, anger and U-turns.England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico was plunged into limbo on Friday after a chaotic five-and-a-half-hour period that left everyone guessing.First Fifa was set to bring the match forward by six hours. Then there was anger from the English and Mexican football associations. And then the kick-off time stayed as it was.England's seismic meeting against the co-hosts in
  
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• 🎥 World Cup highlights: Epic duel! Argentina answer Cape Verde’s dream goal

  04-07-2026 03:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 World Cup highlights: Epic duel! Argentina answer Cape Verde’s dream goalWhat a game was that? Cape Verde and Argentina delivered a spectacular back-and-forth in the round of 32.Thanks in part to what was arguably the most beautiful goal of the tournament so far, the underdog had the big favorite on the brink of defeat. The sensation never came after more than 120 minutes, but the football world now has another epic World Cup showdown to remember. Here are the highlights.This mat
  
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• What is England’s route to the World Cup final if they beat Mexico?

  04-07-2026 03:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England‘s bid to end 60 years of hurt on the global stage continues after beating DR Congo in their first World Cup knockout-stage clash.The Three Lions topped Group L but had to really battle to progress, falling behind early and toiling for some time until captain Harry Kane struck twice.Co-hosts Mexico now await them in the high-altitude cauldron of the Estadio Azteca for a blockbuster last-16 tie. Mexico impressed in a dominant 2-0 win against fellow dark horses Ecuador on Tuesday nigh
  
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• 2026 World Cup breaks own-goal record with 14, surpassing 2018 tournament

  04-07-2026 03:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lionel Messi might be leading the Golden Boot race after his seventh goal. But the true story of the tournament has been the own goal, which has accounted for twice as many goals as the Argentinian captain.Since the group stage began, a whopping 14 own goals have been scored across the tournament. That number surpasses the record of 12 set in 2018, which was considered an abnormally high number of own goals at the time.To put that in context, most World Cups prior to 2018 had between three and s
  
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• 🎙️Scaloni: We suffered a lot, but we deserved to win

  04-07-2026 03:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️Scaloni: We suffered a lot, but we deserved to winLionel Scaloni appeared deeply emotional after Argentina’s dramatic qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
  After a brutally tough match against a surprising Cape Verde side, the head coach highlighted his players’ indomitable character on a night of pure suffering. “It would have been madness to lose in my 100th match, but this is football,” the manager admitted.Respect for the opponent a
  
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• After win over Cape Verde, 3 of Argentina's last 4 World Cup knockout wins have gone past 90 minutes

  04-07-2026 03:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Argentina is mounting a challenge to Croatia as the kings of extra-time soccer at the World Cup.The 2022 champions' 3-2 win over Cape Verde in the Round of 32 on Friday was the third time in Argentina's last four World Cup knockout-round matches that it had won in either extra time or penalty kicks.And Friday's win was the first of those three games to not get to penalty kicks, after a set-piece goal put Argentina ahead for good in the 111th minute.It's a remarkable run. Yet it still trails Croa
  
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• How Cape Verde immortalised themselves in valiant World Cup exit to Argentina

  04-07-2026 03:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde’s breathtaking World Cup debut ended in heartbreak at the hands of Argentina after Diney Borges’ extra-time own-goal handed the world champions a 3-2 win in Miami.In a remarkable last-32 encounter that will be talked about for decades, the African side twice hit back to stun the defending champions, the second time via what was undoubtedly the moment of the tournament so far – left-back Sidny Lopes Cabral scoring with a sensational strike into the top-corner in extra
  
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• 🔝The unexpected hero: Vozinha joins an elite list

  04-07-2026 03:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝The unexpected hero: Vozinha joins an elite listThe 2026 World Cup has crowned its biggest stars, and among them veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stands out unanimously. The keeper delivered a historic performance, recording an impressive total of 18 saves throughout the tournament, including a monumental display of eight stops in the clash against Argentina.Among the legends between the postsWith this record, the goalkeeper went straight into the golden books of the international competition
  
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• 🔝Messi pulls further clear of Mbappé in the all-time scorers list

  04-07-2026 03:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝Messi pulls further clear of Mbappé in the all-time scorers listWithout a doubt, the race for the Golden Boot between Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi is absolutely thrilling.The Real Madrid player scored a brace against Sweden and moved to within one goal of the Argentine star.However, today Leo scored again and has now reached 20 goals. Without a doubt, at this rate, whoever plays more matches will end up on top, because neither of them is showing any sign of stopping scor
  
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• Now it’s Brazil mixed with Egypt! Socials hail Cape Verde and more +

  04-07-2026 03:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Now it’s Brazil mixed with Egypt! Socials hail Cape Verde and more +The BIGGEST game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, right?Cape Verde came VERY close to sending Argentina home much earlier than anyone imagined.But then they saw Messi & Co. win an epic match that went to extra time. Social media went WILD over the African team's performance.And people are already looking ahead to Argentina vs. Egypt.Will the "mix of Brazil and Egypt" (as É o Tchan! would say) succeed in the miss
  
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• 📲 Now it’s Brazil meets Egypt! Social media hails 🇨🇻 and much more

  04-07-2026 03:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📲 Now it’s Brazil meets Egypt! Social media hails 🇨🇻 and much moreThe BIGGEST game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, right?Cape Verde came VERY close to sending Argentina home much earlier than anyone expected.But they saw Messi & Co. win an epic match that went to extra time. Social media went WILD over the African team's performance.And people are already looking ahead to Argentina vs. Egypt.Will the "mix of Brazil and Egypt" (as É o Tchan! would say) su
  
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• Cape Verde’s Sidny Cabral celebrates in crowd after scoring screamer against Argentina

  04-07-2026 03:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sidny Cabral scored arguably the goal of the tournament and celebrated by jumping into the crowd as tiny Cape Verde threatened to produce one of biggest ever World Cup upsets against Argentina.With his side trailing 2-1 in extra time, Cabral cut past Alexis Mac Allister into the box before bending spectacularly into the top-right corner, curling around the body of Nahuel Molina as Cape Verde pegged back the holders for the second time of their last-32 clash.Wild celebrations erupted inside the H
  
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• Jurgen Klopp responds to Germany manager speculation after Julian Nagelsmann exit

  04-07-2026 02:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that he will hold talks with the German football association (DFB) over succeeding Julian Nagelsmann as Germany manager.Nagelsmann resigned from his post aftere four-time champions were beaten by Paraguay in a penalty shootout, meaning they have once again failed to win a knockout game at the World Cup since being crowned champions in 2014.Former Liverpool manager Klopp has immediately been earmarked as Germany’s desired replacement, with the DFB confirming: &ldq
  
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• World Cup 2026: Cape Verde's Vozinha frustrates Lionel Messi in heroic loss to Argentina

  04-07-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha was already one of the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup. Then he held his own against the best to ever do it.A Round of 32 match against defending champion Argentina didn't go the underdog's way, but Vozinha once again delivered a star-making performance with eight saves, four at the expense of Lionel Messi.A worse goalkeeper for Cape Verde and it's a blowout. Vozinha helped turn the 3-2 Argentina win in extra time into one of the tournament's classics.That incl
  
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• 👏 Full credit to them: Cape Verde earn everyone’s applause

  04-07-2026 02:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👏 Full credit to them: Cape Verde earn everyone’s applauseWithout a doubt, Cape Verde has won everyone’s heart. A country of just over 500,000 inhabitants, made up of 10 islands, moved people and fought until the very end like no one else.In the group stage, they took a point off Spain in a brilliant match by Vozinha, one of the heroes of this team. Then they took another point off Uruguay, and in the final group-stage match, they had the pleasure of knocking them out, despit
  
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• Did debutants Cabo Verde deliver the moment of the World Cup? 🤯

  04-07-2026 02:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Did debutants Cabo Verde deliver the moment of the World Cup? 🤯FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde have stolen the hearts of many after an extremely impressive run on football's biggest stage. With a population of only 530,000, the team did the impossible in their tournament debut, finishing second behind Spain and ahead of Uruguay to reach the knockouts. 
  After holding the Europeans and the South Americans (plus Saudi Arabia) to draws, their biggest test was next. And, arguabl
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Argentina survives against Cape Verde in extra time to advance

  04-07-2026 02:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Despite being the defending World Cup champions, Argentina is moving on by the skin of its teeth. La Albiceleste pulled to a 3-2 Round of 32 win over Cape Verde in extra time, but not before the Blue Sharks stunned the defending champs with two equalizing goals to stay alive.It was one of the greatest underdog performances in the tournament's history, as Cape Verde's defense continued to hold strong in the face of a relentless Argentinian attack. Argentina had 22 shots, with 10 on target, but th
  
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• What was that? 🤯 Argentina and Cape Verde serve up an epic clash

  04-07-2026 02:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What was that? 🤯 Argentina and Cape Verde serve up an epic clashAn easy time against a World Cup debutant that qualified after three draws?That’s not what happened in Miami this Friday (3). Defending champions Argentina had to WORK HARD against Cape Verde’s capable (and historic) side.They saw the clash for a place in the round of 16 go to extra time and won 3-2, with Messi decisive and unexpected protagonists stepping up.Argentina escaped a potentially massive embarrass
  
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• What madness was that? 🤯 Argentina and Cape Verde serve up epic match

  04-07-2026 02:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What madness was that? 🤯 Argentina and Cape Verde serve up epic matchAn easy time against a World Cup debutant that qualified after three draws?That’s not what happened in Miami this Friday (3). Defending champion Argentina had to WORK VERY HARD against the capable (and historic) Cape Verde national team.It watched the clash for a spot in the round of 16 go to extra time and won 3-2 with Messi decisive and unexpected protagonists.Argentina escaped a potentially huge embarrassm
  
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• 📸 Selfies in the stands! Cape Verde star shocks Argentina again

  04-07-2026 02:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Selfies in the stands! Cape Verde star shocks Argentina againLast year, Sidny Lopes Cabral was still playing in Germany’s 3. Liga for Viktoria Köln; today, he is making football history with Cape Verde. The fact alone that the small island nation off the coast of Africa forced the three-time world champions into extra time is a complete surprise. But Cape Verde came back again after falling behind for the second time. And what a comeback it was. In the 103rd minute
  
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• Colombia and Ghana name starting XIs for Round of 32 clash

  04-07-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Colombia and Ghana name starting XIs for Round of 32 clashThe final World Cup match of the day sees Colombia take on Ghana in a tasty Round of 32 clash on Friday. Ahead of kickoff, both teams have named their starting lineups.
  The South American side notably topped their group ahead of Portugal on route to the knockouts. Meanwhile, the African side finished third in a group with both England and Croatia.Here is who made the cut for the beginning of the next phase...A spot in the Round of 16
  
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• 🚨 Colombia and Ghana name starting XIs for Round of 32 clash

  04-07-2026 02:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Colombia and Ghana name starting XIs for Round of 32 clashThe final World Cup match of the day sees Colombia take on Ghana in a tasty Round of 32 clash on Friday. Ahead of kickoff, both teams have named their starting lineups.
  The South American side notably topped their group ahead of Portugal on route to the knockouts. Meanwhile, the African side finished third in a group with both England and Croatia.Here is who made the cut for the beginning of the next phase...A spot in the R
  
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• England-Mexico kick-off unchanged after Fifa U-turn

  04-07-2026 02:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England will take on Mexico at the Azteca at 6pm local time as planned [Getty Images]England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico will kick off as scheduled at 01:00 BST on Monday after a Fifa U-turn on a plan to bring the game forward.Football's word governing body held talks with the English and Mexican football associations on Friday after proposing the match be moved to 19:00 BST on Sunday (12:00 local time).Weather forecasts suggest there could be thunderstorms at that time, though Fifa h
  
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• 🚨 Total World Cup madness! Argentina go into extra time

  04-07-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Total World Cup madness! Argentina go into extra timeA football fairytale is taking shape. World Cup underdog Cape Verde is on the verge of a sensation against three-time world champion Argentina. The island nation has actually forced one of the big World Cup favorites into extra time. After more than 100 minutes including stoppage time, the score is 1-1 — now there is more to come. After Lionel Messi had set the course for progression before the break, Deroy Duarte equalize
  
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• 🚨 Complete World Cup madness! Argentina must go to extra time

  04-07-2026 02:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Complete World Cup madness! Argentina must go to extra timeA football fairytale is taking shape. World Cup underdog Cape Verde is on the verge of a sensation against three-time world champion Argentina. The island nation has actually forced one of the big World Cup favorites into extra time. After more than 100 minutes including stoppage time, the score is 1-1 — now there is more to come. After Lionel Messi had set the course for qualification before the break, Deroy Du
  
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• 😯 Could there be a shock? Cape Verde chase a draw v Argentina

  04-07-2026 01:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😯 Could there be a shock? Cape Verde chase a draw v ArgentinaGame decided after Messi scored in the first half?Not at all!Cape Verde found the equalizer in the match currently underway in Miami. 
  They didn’t kill off the game and...Argentina let their rival grow into the game on the ball after the break. Cape Verde kept believing. And started to take control.Deroy Duarte tested Dibu in the 54th minute. And BEAT the Argentine goalkeeper five minutes later.Another slick pas
  
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• 🔥 Not in the script: Cape Verde shock world champions Argentina

  04-07-2026 01:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Not in the script: Cape Verde shock world champions ArgentinaYou really had to look twice to grasp what football minnow Cape Verde had just pulled off against the reigning world champions.Completely out of nowhere, the team from the coastal nation equalized against Lionel Messi and his side. Deroy d'Encarnacao Duarte—not just a name like poetry, but now also the first and so far only goalscorer for Cape Verde in a World Cup knockout match. The attacking midfielder for t
  
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