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Tuchel praises New Jersey pitch as France and Brazil criticism forces FIFA statement
England head coach Thomas Tuchel said he had "no complaints" about the surface at New York/New Jersey Stadium after a 2-0 win over Panama secured top spot in Group L, contradicting criticism from the France and Brazil camps that prompted a FIFA response.
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Bielsa resigns and Uruguay squad stripped of private jet after World Cup exit to Spain
Uruguay's 2026 World Cup campaign ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain on Friday, prompting coach Marcelo Bielsa to resign in a heated post-match outburst. The federation has since instructed players to fly home commercially rather than on the planned private jet.
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Wissa strikes twice as DR Congo come from behind to stun Uzbekistan and face England
Yoane Wissa scored twice, including a penalty, as DR Congo overturned a first-half deficit to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta and set up a World Cup round of 32 clash with England on Wednesday.
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Bellingham fires England past Panama as Beckham cameo ignites New Jersey crowd
Jude Bellingham's goal sealed England's victory over already-eliminated Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium, with David Beckham's appearance on the big screen sparking the loudest roar of the night from a rain-soaked England support.
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Ibrahimovic close to tears as Bosnia reach World Cup knockout stage for first time
Zlatan Ibrahimovic grew visibly emotional while working as a pundit after Bosnia and Herzegovina's 3-1 win over Qatar sent them into the World Cup knockout stages for the first time, citing his father's Bosnian roots as the source of his feelings.
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Alex Pereira brands Herb Dean a 'coward' after UFC Baku refereeing controversy
Alex Pereira has renewed his public attack on referee Herb Dean, calling him a 'coward' on Instagram after Dean failed to deduct points from Shara Magomedov for repeated fouls — including hair-pulling and an eye poke — during UFC Baku on Saturday.
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Messi starts on the bench as Argentina face Jordan with Golden Boot in sight
Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Lionel Messi will not start Argentina's final Group J fixture against Jordan at the 2026 World Cup, though a substitute appearance remains possible as Messi chases the Golden Boot with five goals to his name.
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Tuchel declares his heart beats for England despite Germany also reaching World Cup last-32
Thomas Tuchel addressed questions about his national loyalties after England beat Panama 2-0 at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, with Jude Bellingham scoring and assisting Harry Kane to send the Three Lions through as Group L winners.
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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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Fiziev and three others pocket $100,000 bonuses after UFC Baku finish fest
Rafael Fiziev headlined a night of spectacular finishes at UFC Baku on Saturday, with all four 'Performance of the Night' bonuses going to fighters who stopped their opponents — including Yakhyaev's eight-second knockout that tied a UFC light heavyweight record.
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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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