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Scotland need three results to go their way to reach World Cup round of 32

Scotland's World Cup knockout hopes hang by a thread after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil, with Steve Clarke's side now outside the top eight in the third-place standings. They require a specific combination of results in Group J and beyond to survive.

Football Jun 27

Salah limps off with knee injury as Egypt's World Cup last-16 hopes hang in balance

Mohamed Salah was substituted in the 57th minute of Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran at the 2026 World Cup, leaving his availability for next Friday's last-32 clash against Australia in doubt. Coach Hossam Hassan says the 34-year-old will undergo medical assessment but believes the injury is not serious.

Football Jun 27

Iran fan storms pitch to celebrate World Cup winner — then VAR rules it out

An Iran supporter leapt the advertising hoardings at Lumen Field to celebrate what he believed was a dramatic extra-time winner against Egypt, only for VAR to disallow Shojae Khalilzadeh's goal for offside moments later, leaving the match at 1-1.

Football Jun 27

Bielsa takes full blame as Uruguay exit World Cup in stoppage-time red-card disgrace

Uruguay's World Cup ended in chaos as Agustin Canobbio was sent off for a wild lunge and then raised his hand to referee Ismail Elfath's chest, capping a group-stage exit that Marcelo Bielsa called a tenure that 'left nothing behind'.

Football Jun 27

England need more than a win to guarantee top spot in World Cup Group L

England sit top of Group L on four points after a goalless draw with Ghana in Boston, but a win over Panama on Saturday will not automatically secure first place. Ghana can still overtake them depending on goal difference.

Football Jun 27

Dembele's second-fastest World Cup hat-trick fires France top as Tchouameni hits back at critics

Ousmane Dembele struck the second-fastest hat-trick in World Cup history inside 32 minutes as France defeated Norway 4-1 in Boston to seal top spot in Group I, setting up a Round of 32 clash with Sweden in New Jersey.

Football Jun 27

Pougatch accused BBC of lying about his 2020 exit before joining ITV's World Cup team

Mark Pougatch has claimed the BBC 'twisted the truth' when it publicly suggested he chose to leave BBC Radio 5 Live in 2020, insisting he was dismissed. The 58-year-old is now fronting ITV's World Cup 2026 coverage from a studio in Brooklyn, New York.

Football Jun 27

VAR disallows Khalilzadeh's stoppage-time winner as Iran are denied knockout guarantee against Egypt

Iran defender Shojae Khalilzadeh thought he had secured his side's place in the last 16 when he swept home in stoppage time, but VAR ruled the goal out for offside. Egypt advance in second place; Iran remain in limbo pending other results.

Football Jun 27

Snubbed for the World Cup, Panama's Joel Williams attends England clash as a photographer

Joel Williams, a 28-year-old midfielder for Union Cocle FC, was left out of Panama's World Cup 2026 squad but will still be pitchside for Saturday's clash with England — covering the game through his own sports photography agency.

Football Jun 27

Bielsa screams at journalist after Uruguay's World Cup exit as Ugarte suffers knee injury

Marcelo Bielsa erupted at a reporter following Uruguay's 1-0 group-stage elimination by Spain, before accepting personal responsibility for the campaign. Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte was forced off with a knee injury, potentially complicating the club's summer transfer plans.

Football Jun 27

Mbappe enlists referee Oliver to pass armband under World Cup's new ten-second substitution rule

Kylian Mbappe handed his captain's armband to referee Michael Oliver during France's 4-1 win over Norway, instructing him to pass it to Aurelien Tchouameni — a direct consequence of the World Cup's strict new ten-second substitution time limit.

Football Jun 27

Liverpool's £260m summer targets: Diomande, Barcola and Wharton all open to Anfield moves

Liverpool are pursuing three major signings worth a combined £260m this summer, with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, PSG's Bradley Barcola and Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton all reported to be receptive to moves to Anfield under new manager Andoni Iraola.

Football Jun 27

Manchester United's £2bn new Old Trafford faces cost pressure as circus tent canopy hangs in doubt

Manchester United must decide whether to retain the controversial canopy design for their planned 100,000-seat new Old Trafford, with the £2bn project already under cost pressure and a key masterplan publication due on 9 July.

Football Jun 27

Amorim's AC Milan move saves Manchester United up to £15.9m in compensation

Ruben Amorim's appointment as AC Milan head coach on a three-year deal could dramatically reduce the £15.9m compensation bill Manchester United have been paying since sacking the Portuguese manager in January.

Football Jun 27

Leeds United chase Champions League veteran Julian Brandt as free-agent window opens

Leeds United are in contention to sign Germany midfielder Julian Brandt on a free transfer after his seven-year spell at Borussia Dortmund ends on June 30. The 30-year-old, who has 82 Champions League appearances, is also attracting interest from Roma, Lazio and Galatasaray.

Football Jun 27

Liverpool ready £86m Diomande bid as Alisson's Juventus agreement comes to light

Liverpool have communicated willingness to pay up to £86m for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, while agent David Lavelle has revealed Alisson reached personal terms with Juventus before a fee disagreement stalled the deal.

Football Jun 27

United target third midfielder if Ugarte sale funds Mateus Fernandes pursuit

Manchester United are prepared to sell Manuel Ugarte this summer and reinvest in a third midfielder, while a decision on their primary target Mateus Fernandes could come as early as this weekend, with Tottenham also in the race for the West Ham winger.

Football Jun 27

Ugarte stretchered off at World Cup with serious knee injury to leave Man United facing summer blow

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte was carried off on a stretcher during Uruguay's World Cup group match against Spain after an awkward collision with team-mate Mathias Olivera left him in clear distress with an apparent serious knee injury.

Football Jun 27

Fernandes decides to stay at Man United as Dortmund set £86m price for Nmecha

Bruno Fernandes has told Manchester United team-mates he intends to remain at Old Trafford, rebuffing renewed Saudi interest. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund have valued midfield target Felix Nmecha at £86 million with no release clause.

Football Jun 27

Harvard grad Matt Freese rejected Man Utd to study economics — now he's USA's No.1 at World Cup 2026

New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese turned down a Manchester United apprenticeship to attend Harvard University, graduating with an economics degree in 2022. The 27-year-old is now the United States' first-choice keeper at World Cup 2026, having conceded just once in two group-stage victories.

Football Jun 27