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World Cup scouting report: the lowdown on England’s next opponents Panama

Did you enjoy England’s stalemate against Ghana? Panama are just as seasoned in the art of footballing nihilism

Leander Schaerlaeckens·26 Jun 2026

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US players insist momentum remains with them despite late loss to Turkey

The US were on the verge of an encouraging draw in a meaningless game, but they insist that losing to Turkey changes nothing about what’s to come

Jeff Rueter at Los Angeles Stadium·26 Jun 2026

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Urgency, magic and Rashford: how England can beat the low block against Panama | Emma Hayes

Thomas Tuchel’s team will be working on key details of how to combat a low block before their final Group L game on Saturday

Emma Hayes·26 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 Friday 26 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

Graham Ruthven·26 Jun 2026

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Bielsa’s first meeting with former pupil De la Fuente comes at fractious moment for Uruguay

Spain present a formidable obstacle for a Uruguay side needing a win to progress – and quell a rebellious dressing-room mood

Sid Lowe in Guadalajara·26 Jun 2026

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USA 2-3 Turkey: how Maurico Pochettino’s players rated in World Cup Group D match

Berhalter was USA’s pass master, McKennie led the side well but back line struggled against Turkish attacks

Jeff Rueter at Los Angeles Stadium·26 Jun 2026

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From cheap transport to football geekery: how Zohran Mamdani won the World Cup

The New York City mayor has made his mark on the tournament to cap an extraordinary run of sporting success over the last few months

Rob Draper in New York·26 Jun 2026

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Packed pubs and skiving school: Australian fans nurse pints over laptops to cheer on Socceroos

Offices emptied to watch the Socceroos draw against Paraguay, propelling Australia to the World Cup 2026 knockouts

Caitlin Cassidy , Matilda Boseley and Sarah Basford Canales·26 Jun 2026

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‘You better remember where you were watching’: 30 years on from England’s loss to Germany at Euro 96

With those words on 26 June 1996, Des Lynam ended his coverage of England’s defeat by Germany, one of the most unforgettable nights in English tournament history

Philip Cornwall, Andrew Beasley, Luke McLaughlin, Conrad Leach, Edward Gibbes and Sachin Nakrani·26 Jun 2026

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Pochettino chides press for questions after 3-2 loss to Turkey: ‘We won the group’

Mauricio Pochettino criticized questions over his team’s performance, saying he expected to be congratulated for leading the US to a first-place finish

Alexander Abnos at Los Angeles Stadium·26 Jun 2026

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Tony Popovic vows Socceroos will ‘try and do something special’ in World Cup last 32

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is already focused on preparations for the team’s last-32 clash in Dallas next week after his side’s composed 0-0 draw with Paraguay

Jack Snape at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium·26 Jun 2026

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USA suffer late defeat to Turkey but eye Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup knockout stage

Mauricio Pochettino’s side were beaten with the last kick of the game but still advance as group winners

Alexander Abnos at Los Angeles Stadium·26 Jun 2026

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Paraguay 0-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 Group D player ratings

Jordy Bos linked up well with Cristian Volpato down Australia’s right while the returning Jackson Irvine covered every blade of grass

Sam Lewis·26 Jun 2026

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Turkey 3-2 USA: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: A late goal from Turkey ended the Americans’ hopes of completing a perfect group stage but they still advanced as group winners

Beau Dure·26 Jun 2026

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Paraguay 0-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

The Socceroos locked in their place in the last 32 as Group D runners-up while Paraguay face a nervous wait after a goalless draw in Santa Clara

Jonathan Howcroft·26 Jun 2026

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Fifa unites the world – in anger at hydration breaks (AKA ad breaks) | Barney Ronay

Fans, players and coaches have voiced their indignation at the way the game is massively altered by the four-quarter structure

Barney Ronay in New York·26 Jun 2026

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Socceroos secure place in World Cup last 32 after nerve-shredding draw with Paraguay

Chances fell to both sides towards the end their final pool game at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium as Australia finished second in Group D

Jack Snape at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium·26 Jun 2026

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Fifa confirms rainbow flags to be allowed at Egypt v Iran World Cup ‘Pride Match’

Iran and Egypt have attempted to sidestep questions about their reluctance to take part in the match celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in Seattle

Ben Fisher in Seattle·26 Jun 2026

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Japan 1-1 Sweden: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Anthony Elanga clinched Sweden’s place in the last 32 after Daizen Maeda put Japan ahead with a lovely goal

Rob Smyth·26 Jun 2026

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Japan and Sweden both reach World Cup last 32 after Elanga’s strike seals draw

Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 after Anthony Elanga cancelled out Daizen Maeda’s opener, as both teams advanced to the knockouts

Nick Ames at Dallas Stadium·26 Jun 2026

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Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Brian Brobbey on target again as Dutch advance to last 32 and send Tunisia home pointless. Bryan Armen Graham was watching

Bryan Armen Graham·26 Jun 2026

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Netherlands power to win over Tunisia and set up last-32 meeting with Morocco

Strikes from Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke, and an own goal, sealed top spot in Group F for the Netherlands with a 3-1 win over Tunisia

Ed Aarons at Kansas City Stadium·26 Jun 2026

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Ecuador 2-1 Germany: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

MBM: Ecuador came from behind to reach the knockout phase in style. Scott Murray was watching

Scott Murray·25 Jun 2026

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Plata’s golden touch against Germany sends Ecuador into World Cup last 32

Ecuador secured their place in the World Cup last 32 after Gonzalo Plata sealed a 2-1 win against the Group E winners, Germany

Raphaël Jucobin at New York New Jersey Stadium·25 Jun 2026

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