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Keane says Tuchel 'doesn't have a clue' as Kane breaks England World Cup scoring record
Roy Keane questioned Thomas Tuchel's grip on his best England XI after a laboured 2-0 win over Panama at the 2026 World Cup, while Harry Kane's goal made him England's all-time leading World Cup scorer with 11, surpassing Gary Lineker.
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Tuchel fears deepening right-back crisis as Quansah and James both doubt for England's last-32 tie
Jarell Quansah is in pain with an ankle injury sustained during England's 2-0 win over Panama, leaving Thomas Tuchel with a mounting right-back problem ahead of the World Cup last-32 tie in Atlanta on 1 July.
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Davies fit and ready as Canada face South Africa in World Cup round of 32
Alphonso Davies is available to play for Canada after managing a hamstring injury through the group stage, coach Jesse Marsch confirmed Saturday. The left back, who scored Canada's first-ever World Cup goal in Qatar, could feature against South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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Vlasic's late header sends Croatia through and ends Scotland's Copa America hopes
Nikola Vlasic headed home a Luka Modric corner seven minutes from time to give Croatia a 2-1 win over Ghana in Philadelphia, securing second place in Group L and eliminating Scotland from the tournament.
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Bellingham breaks deadlock and sets up Kane's record goal to rescue England against Panama
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted Harry Kane's record-breaking 11th World Cup goal as England laboured to victory over Panama, finishing top of Group L and advancing to the last 16 in Atlanta.
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Croatia's win over Ghana ends Scotland's World Cup hopes at the group stage
Scotland have been eliminated from the World Cup after Croatia beat Ghana 2-1, confirming the Scots cannot finish among the top eight third-placed teams. Steve Clarke's side exit with three points from Group C, their wait for a first knockout-round appearance continuing.
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Kane surpasses Lineker's England World Cup record with 11th goal against Panama
Harry Kane scored his 11th World Cup goal for England against Panama at the 2026 tournament, overtaking Gary Lineker's long-standing record of 10. The Bayern Munich striker netted a 67th-minute header after Jude Bellingham opened the scoring.
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Strict disciplinarian Istvan Kovacs named referee for Argentina vs Jordan World Cup finale
Romanian official Istvan Kovacs, who averages more than five bookings per game across 604 matches, has been appointed to referee Argentina's final Group J fixture against Jordan at the 2026 World Cup in Dallas.
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Bellingham and Kane fire England top of Group L, setting up Senegal or DR Congo clash
Second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane sealed a 2-0 win over Panama in New Jersey, sending England through as Group L winners. Thomas Tuchel's side face a third-place finisher from Groups I, J or K in Atlanta on 1 July.
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Quansah limps off against Panama to deepen Tuchel's right-back crisis at World Cup
Jarell Quansah was forced off injured during England's final group-stage match against Panama, leaving Thomas Tuchel with Djed Spence as his only recognised right-back option heading into the knockout rounds.
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Wright urges Tuchel to unleash Toney as England stall at 0-0 against Panama
Ian Wright and Gary Neville have called on Thomas Tuchel to introduce Ivan Toney at half-time as England enter the break goalless against Panama, having failed to score in 135 minutes of World Cup football.
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Keane likens Tuchel's England to Scotland after toothless Panama stalemate
Roy Keane tore into England's first-half display against FIFA-ranked 34th Panama, saying the Three Lions lacked intensity and were being dragged down to their opponents' level. Marcus Rashford was the sole bright spark as England went in goalless at the break.
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Keane likens England's toothless first half against Panama to 'watching Scotland'
Roy Keane and Gary Neville were scathing about England's opening 45 minutes against Panama in New Jersey, with Keane branding the display from Thomas Tuchel's star-studded side as lacking intensity and quality despite dominating possession.
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Felix Zwayer to referee DR Congo vs Uzbekistan in must-win World Cup 2026 Group K clash
German official Felix Zwayer has been appointed to referee DR Congo vs Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium, a Group K fixture DR Congo must win to advance to the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup.
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Alireza Faghani to referee Portugal vs Colombia in World Cup 2026 Group K clash
Australian official Alireza Faghani will oversee Portugal's Group K meeting with Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium, with Portugal needing a win to leapfrog their opponents at the top of the table.
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Nico Williams blasts 'completely unnecessary' tackle that puts Spain's World Cup campaign at risk
Nico Williams has publicly condemned Uruguay's Nicolas de la Cruz after a cynical challenge during Spain's 1-0 group-stage win left the winger facing a race to remain fit for the rest of the World Cup.
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Rice benched against Panama as Tuchel manages England midfielder's fitness concern
Declan Rice was left out of England's starting XI for their final Group L match against Panama at the 2026 World Cup, after the Arsenal midfielder was seen limping following the 0-0 draw with Ghana. Thomas Tuchel insisted Rice had recovered sufficiently but opted to rest him regardless.
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World Cup 2026 knockout stage: every team through and who has been eliminated
The 2026 World Cup group stage is approaching its conclusion, with 32 teams set to advance to the first-ever round of 32. Brazil, Germany, Spain, France, England and Argentina are among the nations already through, while Uruguay and Saudi Arabia are among those eliminated.
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Neville warns Tuchel's right-back crisis could haunt England in World Cup knockouts
Gary Neville has raised concerns over Thomas Tuchel's decision to start Jarell Quansah at right back against Panama, warning the Liverpool defender is not a viable option once England reach the knockout rounds.
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Gullit warns Amorim's rigid system could undermine Pulisic at AC Milan
AC Milan legend Ruud Gullit has praised Christian Pulisic's impact at the club but cautioned that incoming coach Ruben Amorim's insistence on a fixed 3-4-3 system risks damaging the USMNT star's confidence and form.
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