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Brazil 2-1 Japan: World Cup 2026 last 32 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil were given a nasty fright by Japan before coming back to clinch victory

Tim de Lisle·29 Jun 2026

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Deschamps hopes France’s ‘capacity for danger’ continues in Sweden World Cup test

The France head coach, whose side play Sweden in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Tuesday, said: ‘We’ve been labelled as favourites … we are confident’

Paul MacInnes in New York·29 Jun 2026

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Brazil into last 16 as Martinelli strikes in stoppage time to break Japan hearts

Japan took the lead in the first half but Casemiro equalised with a header and Gabriel Martinelli scored in stoppage time as Brazil won 2-1

Jonathan Wilson at Houston Stadium·29 Jun 2026

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USA say they are ready for surprises from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tim Ream said he isn’t feeling additional pressure for the knockout round match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday

Jeff Rueter in Irvine, California·29 Jun 2026

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Football Daily | Canada see off South Africa but fail to quench our endless World Cup thirst

In today’s Football Daily: A slow-burning start to the knockout stages, Don Carlo and an ode to Steve Clarke

Michael Butler·29 Jun 2026

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World Cup 2026: Clarke says ‘right time to step away’ from Scotland job, plus Brazil v Japan buildup – as it happened

Our writers had all the latest news as we looked back at Canada’s win over South Africa and previewed the upcoming last 32 matches

Martin Belam (now); Michael Butler, Luke McLaughlin and Will Unwin (earlier)·29 Jun 2026

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Socceroos fans swap football for cricket as Australian players descend on Oakland | Jack Snape

Major League Cricket featuring Steve Smith and Peter Siddle arrives in town to the delight of travelling World Cup fans filling time before last 32

Jack Snape in Oakland·29 Jun 2026

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Follow Pep and find scoring options: Maresca’s Manchester City in-tray

New manager Enzo Maresca needs to gain true backing from Manchester City hierarchy by stepping out from Pep Guardiola’s shadow

Jamie Jackson·29 Jun 2026

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What hosting the World Cup means for Canadian soccer: ‘The stakes are absolutely massive’

Of the trio of World Cup hosts, only Canada is hosting the tournament for the first time – local soccer officials hope it can be transformative

Leander Schaerlaeckens in Toronto·29 Jun 2026

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The World Cup’s two competing realities: brilliant action and off-field injustices | Jonathan Wilson

All of the critiques of this tournament have proven valid and warranted, even as the action on the pitch has delighted

Jonathan Wilson·29 Jun 2026

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World Cup schedule today: How to watch, TV channels & live stream

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Monday 29 June, including kick-off times, TV channels and live stream options

Graham Ruthven·29 Jun 2026

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Manchester City pay Chelsea £17m in compensation and confirm Enzo Maresca as manager

Enzo Maresca has been confirmed as Manchester City’s new manager, replacing Pep Guardiola on a three-year contract

Will Unwin·29 Jun 2026

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How link between Bellingham and Kane has unlocked England’s stodgy attack

Thomas Tuchel’s side have struggled in open play in the US but midfielder’s partnership with his captain has started to change that

Andrew Beasley·29 Jun 2026

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Brazil fans were waiting for Vinícius Júnior to be their hero. He’s arrived

Vini Jr has been a star at Real Madrid for a long time. Now he is truly delivering for his country at a World Cup

Tom Sanderson·29 Jun 2026

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Morocco and the Netherlands look to move mountains in Monterrey matchup

Two teams with plenty of connections meet in a ‘clash of titans’ at one of the World Cup’s most picturesque venues

Nick Ames in Monterrey·29 Jun 2026

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‘They ruined our dream’: Revenge on Socceroos’ minds for clash with Egypt

Three of the current Australia squad hold painful memories of a defeat at the Tokyo Olympics that they are using for motivation in the World Cup last 32

Jack Snape in Oakland·29 Jun 2026

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Alphonso Davies’ return brightens Canada’s landmark World Cup moment

The Bayern Munich star changed the game when he came on, opening the space for Stephen Eustáquio to shoot from for the match-winner

Jeff Rueter at Los Angeles Stadium·29 Jun 2026

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Unflappable Lucas Herrington takes praise and World Cup progress in his stride

Teenage defender is youngest Socceroo to start a World Cup match and has already been linked with Barcelona

Jack Snape in Oakland·28 Jun 2026

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South Africa 0-1 Canada: World Cup 2026 last 32 – as it happened

Stephen Eustáquio’s fine winner, scored in the second minute of injury time, took Canada’s men into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time

Daniel Harris·28 Jun 2026

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Canada first into last 16 as Stephen Eustáquio scores in stoppage time against South Africa

The Canada captain broke the goal drought in the 92nd minute for a 1-0 victory against South Africa

Ben Fisher at Los Angeles Stadium·28 Jun 2026

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Kane and Bellingham produce goods but England need others to step up

The pair’s goals saw off Panama but Thomas Tuchel has problems at right-back and on the flanks for the last-32 tie against the DRC

Jacob Steinberg in New York·28 Jun 2026

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Father figure Carlo Ancelotti will have a plan for Brazil. He always has a plan | Rodrygo

For anyone outside the dressing room it is hard to predict what the Mister will do but he will be prepared for Japan on Monday

Rodrygo·28 Jun 2026

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England’s right-back problems deepen with Jarell Quansah likely to miss DR Congo tie

Declan Rice will give England a boost by returning for Wednesday’s last-32 tie but Djed Spence is expected to have to fill in at right-back

Jacob Steinberg and Ed Aarons in New York·28 Jun 2026

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‘We don’t want penalties’: Pickford backs England’s attacking approach

Jordan Pickford has enjoyed shootout success but believes his England side can deliver World Cup glory without penalties

Ed Aarons in New York·28 Jun 2026

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