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Messi scores in seventh straight World Cup as England face DR Congo with injury crisis deepening

Lionel Messi extended his all-time World Cup record to 19 goals and became the first player to score in seven consecutive tournaments, while England beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L but lost another defender to injury ahead of their Round of 32 tie against DR Congo.

Football Jun 28

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.

Football Jun 28

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.

Football Jun 28

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.

Football Jun 27

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.

Football Jun 27

Red Bull apologises to Verstappen after rear aero damage left him with no chance in Austrian GP qualifying crash

A technical failure robbed Max Verstappen of control during Q3 at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday. Team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed rear aerodynamic damage caused the high-speed spin and said the team takes full responsibility.

Formula 1 Jun 27

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.

Football Jun 27

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.

Football Jun 27

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.

Football Jun 27

Djed Spence plays through broken jaw at World Cup with custom protective guard

Tottenham defender Djed Spence is wearing a custom-made protective jaw guard at the 2026 World Cup after fracturing his jaw in a Premier League clash against Chelsea in May, when Liam Delap's elbow caught him challenging for a high ball.

Football Jun 27

Ugarte World Cup injury threatens Manchester United's third midfield signing this summer

Manuel Ugarte was stretchered off during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain at the World Cup, dealing Manchester United a significant blow as they pursue Mateus Fernandes and two other midfield additions this summer.

Football Jun 27

Lineker blasts FIFA's five-match ban for Madibo as 'nonsense' after Kone's broken leg

Gary Lineker has publicly criticised FIFA for handing Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo a five-match ban following a tackle that left Canada's Ismael Kone with a broken tibia and fibula. The former England striker called the punishment 'a complete nonsense' and 'absurd', arguing the challenge was accidental.

Football Jun 27

Stones emerges as Tuchel's best right-back option after James suffers hamstring blow

Reece James has picked up a hamstring injury ahead of England's World Cup Group L clash with Panama in New Jersey on Saturday, leaving Thomas Tuchel to find a makeshift solution at right-back. Former England defender Danny Mills has backed John Stones as the strongest available option.

Football Jun 27

Reece James injury forces Tuchel into defensive reshuffle for England's must-win Panama clash

England need a win against already-eliminated Panama in New Jersey to secure top spot in World Cup Group L, but Thomas Tuchel faces a defensive headache after Reece James was ruled out — and could miss the last-32 tie as well.

Football Jun 27

Phillips admits injury cycle has derailed his Man City career as he seeks fresh start

Kalvin Phillips has opened up on three years of frustration at Manchester City, admitting that a lack of regular football has compounded his injury problems. The £45m signing remains under contract until 2028 but is expected to leave the Etihad this summer.

Football Jun 27

De Bruin names 22 World Cup veterans in Springbok Women squad to face USA Eagles

Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has selected a 30-player squad for a two-Test series against the USA Women's Eagles, with 22 players returning from the side that reached the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-finals.

Rugby Jun 27

Sale's Perris-Redding named USA Eagles captain for historic first tour of South Africa

George Perris-Redding will skipper the USA Women's Eagles on their first-ever tour of South Africa, stepping up after regular captain Erica Jarrell-Searcy was ruled unavailable for the two-Test series in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Rugby Jun 27

Haaland cheers on Mbappe and lifts teammates despite Norway's 4-1 defeat to France

Erling Haaland was left on the bench as Norway lost 4-1 to France in their final World Cup group game in Boston, yet the Manchester City striker remained visibly upbeat — congratulating Mbappe after the final whistle and keeping spirits high in the Norway camp.

Football Jun 27

Salah faces hamstring scans at World Cup as Egypt sweat on captain before Australia clash

Mohamed Salah was substituted in the 57th minute of Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran on Saturday after complaining of hamstring pain, leaving his availability for next Friday's last-32 tie against Australia in serious doubt.

Football Jun 27

Spain fear Pino's World Cup is over as Williams also limps off after Uruguay win

Spain's World Cup campaign has been hit by a double injury scare after Crystal Palace forward Yeremy Pino suffered a suspected broken collarbone and Nico Williams picked up a groin problem in the 1-0 win over Uruguay.

Football Jun 27