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Spain one result from the last 32 as Uruguay and Cape Verde fight for Group H survival
Spain top Group H with four points and a +4 goal difference heading into the final matchday, but Uruguay, Cape Verde and even Saudi Arabia all retain a path to the Round of 32 in tonight's simultaneous kickoffs.
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France and Norway advance from Group I as Senegal and Iraq fight to survive
France and Norway have both secured knockout-stage places from World Cup 2026 Group I. The final matchday sees Senegal and Iraq meet in a must-win clash, with the loser eliminated from the tournament.
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Elanga collapsed in despair not knowing his equaliser had saved Sweden at the World Cup
Anthony Elanga sank to the ground in frustration after Sweden's 1-1 draw with Japan, convinced his side had been eliminated — unaware that his goal had secured their place in the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.
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Forest target £34.5m World Cup star Christ Inao Oulai as Anderson exit funds move
Nottingham Forest, Brentford and Sunderland are all tracking Ivory Coast midfielder Christ Inao Oulai, 20, after the Trabzonspor prospect caught the eye at the World Cup. Forest's interest is partly fuelled by the expected £116m sale of Elliot Anderson to Manchester City.
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Tuchel sweats on James, Rice and Saka fitness ahead of England's Panama decider
Thomas Tuchel faces a mounting injury crisis as England prepare to face Panama in their final World Cup group game. Reece James missed training with a hamstring concern, while Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are also being monitored.
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Rogers backs Bellingham partnership as Tuchel's number 10 choice leaves him on the bench
Morgan Rogers says he and Jude Bellingham could 'thrive 100 per cent' together in England's starting line-up, despite Thomas Tuchel opting for Bellingham in the number 10 role for England's first two World Cup group games.
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Neville reminds Ferdinand he once called Arsenal's Saliba a 'waste of money'
Gary Neville confronted Rio Ferdinand with his own past criticism of William Saliba, who Ferdinand dismissed as a 'waste of money' in 2021 before the Frenchman became a Premier League title winner with Arsenal.
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US eyes 2038 World Cup bid with expanded 64-team tournament in mind
Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force on the World Cup, says the United States has the infrastructure and stadiums to host a future 64-team tournament, with 2038 a potential target after Saudi Arabia stages the 2034 edition.
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Canada's maple leaf clapper becomes the unlikely symbol of a nation's first World Cup knockout run
A free, maple leaf-shaped noisemaker distributed at BMO Field and Toronto's fan festival has become the defining souvenir of Canada's historic run to the World Cup knockout stage — their first ever.
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Allardyce demands Tuchel drops Gordon and Madueke to freshen up England attack against Panama
Former England manager Sam Allardyce has called on Thomas Tuchel to axe Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke for Saturday's World Cup group finale against Panama, arguing Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka deserve starting roles after impressing from the bench.
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Released Man United academy midfielder Bailey signs first professional deal with Stockport County
James Bailey, released by Manchester United in June after five years at Carrington, has joined League One side Stockport County on a two-year professional contract.
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England fans warned heatwave and alcohol could turn World Cup celebrations into medical emergencies
Health chiefs and ambulance service leaders have urged England supporters to pace their drinking and stay hydrated ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Panama in New Jersey, as the UK endures record-breaking June temperatures.
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Alvarez confirms Atletico exit plan as Arsenal and United chase £82m forward
Julian Alvarez has publicly stated he wants to leave Atletico Madrid this summer to fulfil his dream, with Arsenal and Manchester United both in pursuit of the Argentina international. Real Madrid's £129m bid has already been rejected, with Atletico pointing suitors toward his £431m release clause.
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South Korea fans petition to sack Hong Myung-bo after World Cup group-stage collapse
South Korea's World Cup campaign is on the brink after a 1-0 defeat to South Africa left them relying on other results to advance. Angry fans have launched a petition demanding coach Hong Myung-bo's immediate dismissal and sweeping reform of the Korea Football Association.
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Diomande tells Liverpool to wait as £100m target focuses on World Cup glory
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has told Liverpool his club future can wait until after the 2026 World Cup, with the Reds' pursuit of the 19-year-old believed to be the most advanced among Europe's top clubs in a deal that could exceed £100m.
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Gary Lineker reveals he is set to become a grandfather for the first time
The former England striker and ex-Match of the Day presenter made the announcement during a conversation with Gordon Ramsay on the Netflix World Cup show version of The Rest Is Football podcast.
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Lineker condemns US treatment of Iran as 'unfair' after World Cup team expelled between fixtures
Gary Lineker has criticised the United States for forcing Iran's national team to leave the country after their 2-2 draw with New Zealand, calling the treatment 'very unfair' and suggesting a tentative US-Iran peace deal should prompt a change of approach.
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Brazil TV host nearly bares his chest live on air during sweat-soaked World Cup broadcast
TV Globo presenter Everaldo Marques became an unlikely viral moment at the 2026 World Cup in Miami, undoing one button too many on live television while complaining about the 43°C heat index during Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland.
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Fernandes tells United teammates he will stay despite £100m Saudi offer last year
Bruno Fernandes has reportedly informed Manchester United teammates he intends to remain at Old Trafford this summer, after turning down a £100m move to Al-Hilal last year following conversations with his family.
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YouTuber Angryginge flooded with abuse after reporting racism at England's World Cup draw with Ghana
Morgan Burtwistle, known as Angryginge and winner of I'm A Celebrity, confronted a man making racist comments towards the Ghana team during England's 0-0 draw at Boston Stadium — only to be met with online abuse after the accused supporter was allowed to remain in the ground.
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