The injury dilemma threatening England's World Cup plans...

The injury dilemma threatening England's World Cup plans - and Tuchel has no easy fix

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England faces their final World Cup group game against Panama on Saturday with fitness doubts over two key players. Reece James and Declan Rice both missed training on Thursday, creating selection concerns...weiterlesen »

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James ruled out of Panama match as Tuchel awaits clarity on knockout availability

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England defender Reece James will miss Saturday's crucial World Cup group match against Panama after sustaining a hamstring injury during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Ghana. The 26-year-old FC Chelsea right-back...weiterlesen »

Senegal batters Iraq 5-0, but will it be enough to reach the knockouts for the first time since 2002?

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Senegal crushed Iraq 5-0 in their final World Cup group stage match on Friday in Toronto, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds for the first time since 2002. The West African nation...weiterlesen »

Three first-half goals from Dembélé seal France's 3-1 win over Norway in Boston

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Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick as France defeated Norway 3-1 in Boston to secure top spot in World Cup Group I. The French forward struck three times in the first half to clinch the group victory on...weiterlesen »

16 goals in 16 World Cup matches: How Mbappé is chasing down Messi's scoring record

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Kylian Mbappé is closing in on Lionel Messi's World Cup goal-scoring record and could surpass it during the current tournament. The French captain has scored 16 goals in just 16 World Cup matches in two...weiterlesen »

Japan never won a World Cup knockout game - but beat Brazil 3-2 five months ago

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Japan's coach Hajime Moriyasu has expressed his hope to meet Brazilian football legend Zico before facing Brazil in Monday's World Cup clash in Houston. Moriyasu praised Zico's transformative impact on...weiterlesen »

Croatia needs a win to guarantee a knockout place as 40-year-old Modric hits 201 caps

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Croatia faces Ghana on Saturday in Philadelphia in a decisive Group L match that will determine which team advances to the World Cup knockout stage. The Balkan side needs victory to guarantee their place...weiterlesen »

Draw secures top spot: England faces eliminated Panama in final group match tomorrow

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England faces Panama in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match on Saturday at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Thomas Tuchel's team needs only a draw to secure top position...weiterlesen »

First ever: World Cup hosts Canada forced to cross border for knockout game

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Canada has reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the nation's history. But the achievement comes with an unprecedented twist: the co-hosts will become the first team ever to play a...weiterlesen »

Elanga scored an equalizer but didn't know it sent Sweden through to World Cup knockouts

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Anthony Elanga scored the equalizer in Sweden's 1-1 draw with Japan that secured their place in the World Cup knockout stages – but had no idea the draw was enough to send his team through. The Newcastle...weiterlesen »

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Lidl reserves 10% of interview slots at 50 new UK stores for long-term unemployed - no CV needed

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Lidl is reserving a tenth of all interview slots at its new UK stores for people who have been unemployed for at least six months. The retailer launches the hiring initiative as Britain's job market faces...weiterlesen »

Pulisic nutmegged in final seconds: Turkey stuns US 3-2 after AC Milan star's comeback

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Christian Pulisic returned to the field for the United States in their 3-2 loss to Turkey on Thursday night, showing promising signs of readiness just days before the World Cup knockout stage begins. The...weiterlesen »

Scotland's World Cup hopes at 5% after finishing 8th in third-place rankings

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Scotland's World Cup dream is hanging by a thread after finishing third in Group C. The team now faces an agonizing wait to see if other results will be enough to secure one of eight spots available for...weiterlesen »

Paraguay emerges as overwhelming favorite to face Germany - but two others still possible

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Germany's potential opponents for the World Cup round of 16 have narrowed to three teams, with Paraguay emerging as the overwhelming favorite. After the Group E winners secured their knockout spot, the...weiterlesen »

World Cup breaks goal record as Trusty scores 173rd tournament strike

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Auston Trusty has broken the World Cup scoring record with his goal against Turkey. The American scored in the third minute at Los Angeles Stadium, netting the tournament's 173rd goal and surpassing the...weiterlesen »

Japan's giant-killing run continues - Brazil next after wins over Germany, Spain and England

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Brazil will face Japan in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup after the Asian side secured second place in Group F with a 1-1 draw against Sweden on Thursday. The match is scheduled for Monday, December...weiterlesen »

Senegal vs Iraq: Desperate survival battle as both teams fight to avoid World Cup exit

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Senegal and Iraq face off in a desperate battle for World Cup survival on Friday in Toronto. Both teams sit bottom of Group I with zero points after two defeats each, needing a convincing victory to keep...weiterlesen »

VAR controversy: Brazil demands referee Ramos not officiate future matches

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The Brazilian Football Confederation has formally complained to FIFA about the refereeing during Brazil's World Cup victory over Scotland. The organization contests the VAR's decision to disallow a goal...weiterlesen »

Climate paradox: Concern drops ten points in eight wealthy nations despite extreme heat

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Climate concern has sharply declined in eight wealthy nations despite worsening extreme heat, according to a new global poll. Countries including Spain, the UK, and Canada recorded drops of at least 10...weiterlesen »

Why Man City just paid £130m for Anderson - and what it means for their rebuild

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Manchester City has agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson in what is set to become the club's record transfer. The 23-year-old is expected to undergo a medical...weiterlesen »

France face Norway with coach Deschamps at his mother's funeral

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France faces Norway on Friday in Foxborough with a deeply personal mission: honoring their absent coach Didier Deschamps, who returned home following his mother's death. The 2026 World Cup group stage...weiterlesen »

Ecuador coach climbs barriers to kiss wife after stunning Germany upset sends team through

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Ecuador's coach Sebastián Beccacece climbed over stadium barriers and into the stands to kiss his wife after his team secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany on Thursday. The win at MetLife Stadium...weiterlesen »

Paraguay must win to advance - Australia needs just a draw in World Cup decider

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Australia and Paraguay face off in a winner-takes-all clash in Santa Clara that will decide who advances directly to the World Cup knockout stage. Both teams enter the final Group D match with three points,...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? South America just swept Europe 4-0 at the World Cup

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South American teams have delivered a dominant performance against their European counterparts at the 2026 World Cup, winning all four direct confrontations in the group stage. The perfect 4-0 record challenges...weiterlesen »

Japan needs just a draw to advance, Sweden must win - World Cup Group F decider in Dallas

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Japan and Sweden face off in a decisive Group F showdown at the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night in Dallas. The match, scheduled for 6 PM local time at the AT&T Stadium, will determine which team advances...weiterlesen »

Tornado warnings force World Cup fans to evacuate Kansas City Stadium mid-match prep

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Severe weather forced World Cup fans to evacuate their seats at Kansas City Stadium on Thursday as tornado warnings swept through the area ahead of the Tunisia vs Netherlands match. Stadium staff directed...weiterlesen »

Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time in history

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Nicolas Pépé scored twice as Ivory Coast reached the knockout stage of a football World Cup for the first time in their history. The Ivorians defeated Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia on Thursday, securing...weiterlesen »

At 39, Messi just made World Cup history - and the knockout stage hasn't even started

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The FIFA World Cup has reached its halfway point with 54 of 104 matches played. The tournament is delivering record attendance, historic scoring rates, and standout performances from football's biggest...weiterlesen »

Germany wins group but faces knockout disadvantage: Under 2 days prep time

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Germany's national team coach Julian Nagelsmann has criticized the World Cup's scheduling structure, arguing that winning their group has placed his team at a disadvantage heading into the knockout stages....weiterlesen »

First woman to referee men's World Cup game now shaping European football strategy

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Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men's World Cup game, has joined UEFA's staff as a refereeing officer. The European football governing body announced the appointment on Thursday. The 42-year-old...weiterlesen »

18 goals and counting - how Messi just made Argentina the World Cup favorite

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Argentina has emerged as a top contender to win the 2026 World Cup, with prediction models showing dramatically increased chances following Lionel Messi's stellar performances in the group stage. Opta...weiterlesen »

982 days, one knee injury, four World Cups - Neymar joins Pelé and Cafu as a Brazil legend

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Neymar returned to the Brazilian national team after nearly three years, making an emotional World Cup debut in Brazil's commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland on Thursday. The 34-year-old footballer entered...weiterlesen »

Haaland shrugs off Mbappé showdown: 'France will probably beat us and win it all'

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Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland clash Friday in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as France faces Norway to decide Group I at the 2026 World Cup. Both strikers have scored four goals in two matches and are chasing...weiterlesen »

1.71°C by 2027: Scientists predict Paris climate limit breached in first two-year forecast

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Climate scientists at the University of Graz have achieved a breakthrough in temperature forecasting, predicting global temperatures will reach 1.71 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2027....weiterlesen »

Turkey demands World Cup replay after player wore referee's lost watch during match

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Turkey has asked FIFA to replay their 2026 World Cup match against Paraguay after a 1-0 defeat eliminated them from the tournament. FIFA has rejected the request. The Turkish Football Federation based...weiterlesen »

France coach leaves World Cup for mother's funeral in his final tournament after 14 years

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France's national football coach Didier Deschamps has left the 2026 World Cup tournament to attend his mother's funeral, leaving his team to face Norway without him on Friday in a crucial group stage match....weiterlesen »

Six consecutive World Cups: Ronaldo achieves what no male player has done before

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Cristiano Ronaldo has made football history by becoming the first male player to score in six consecutive FIFA World Cups. The Portuguese superstar achieved the milestone during Portugal's commanding 5-0...weiterlesen »

12 teams still in the mix as Germany waits to learn Round of 16 opponent

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Germany's national football team has secured first place in their World Cup group, but their Round of 16 opponent remains uncertain. The field has narrowed from 15 to 12 possible teams after results in...weiterlesen »

Red card forces Paraguay into must-win battle - Australia can draw to advance at Levi's Stadium

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Paraguay and Australia clash Thursday night at Levi's Stadium in a winner-takes-all battle for the second qualification spot from World Cup Group D. The victor advances directly to the round of 16 alongside...weiterlesen »

Ecuador and Paraguay must win to survive as Groups D, E and F decide World Cup knockout spots

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Six decisive World Cup matches will determine the fate of three groups on Thursday, June 25, as the 2026 tournament reaches a critical juncture. Groups D, E, and F conclude their group stage play with...weiterlesen »

Tori Penso to referee Ecuador-Germany: Second woman at men's World Cup

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Two women referees will officiate men's World Cup matches during the third round for the first time in tournament history. Tori Penso from the United States will referee the crucial Ecuador versus Germany...weiterlesen »

Clarke storms out of interview as Scotland's World Cup dream teeters after Brazil rout

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Scotland's World Cup dream hangs by a thread after a crushing 3-0 defeat to Brazil in Miami left their chances of reaching the knockout stages uncertain. The Tartan Army must now wait anxiously for other...weiterlesen »

Clarke walks out of BBC interview after Brazil thrashing leaves Scotland facing exit

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Scotland manager Steve Clarke abruptly ended a BBC interview and admitted his team is likely heading home from the World Cup after a devastating 3-0 defeat to Brazil in Miami. The loss left Scotland's...weiterlesen »