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Spain’s Nico Williams on injury: One of worst days of my life

Spain winger Nico Williams said he had suffered “one of the worst days of my life” after an injury against…

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June 28, 2026

New Zealand coach wants team in Gold Cup after World Cup exit

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley wants to see the Kiwis taking part in tournaments such as…

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June 28, 2026

Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo shares loss of unborn son

Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo‘s partner announced Saturday their unborn son had died during pregnancy. Gakpo and model Noa van der…

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June 28, 2026

Chelsea exploring deal to sign Sunderland’s Granit Xhaka – sources

Chelsea are exploring a deal to sign Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, sources have told ESPN. Incoming manager Xabi Alonso —…

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June 28, 2026

Manchester City monitoring Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi – sources

Manchester City are monitoring Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi ahead of a possible move this summer, sources have told ESPN. City…

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June 28, 2026

Bukayo Saka starts for England vs Panama, Declan Rice rested – sources

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Bukayo Saka is set to start for England in their final World Cup group game against…

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June 28, 2026

Bukayo Saka starts for England vs Panama, Declan Rice rested – sources

Bukayo Saka is set to start for England in their final World Cup group game against Panama on Saturday, while…

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June 28, 2026

Bukayo Saka starts for England vs Panama, Declan Rice rested – sources

Bukayo Saka is set to start for England in their final World Cup group game against Panama on Saturday, while…

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June 28, 2026

Bukayo Saka starts for England vs Panama, Declan Rice rested – sources

Bukayo Saka is set to start for England in their final World Cup group game against Panama on Saturday, while…

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June 28, 2026

Man CIty sign Mathys Detourbet, 19, from fellow CFG club Troyes

Manchester City have signed forward Mathys Detourbet from fellow City Football Group club Troyes. Troyes, the newly-promoted French side, announced…

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June 28, 2026

Portugal coach: ‘Childish’ to compare Ronaldo’s needs to Messi’sJune 28, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said it would be “childish” to compare Cristiano Ronaldo‘s needs with those of Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland after insisting that his forward is “mentally and physically” able to play every minute of the team’s World Cup campaign. Ronaldo completed the full 90 minutes of Portugal’s 0-0… Read more: Portugal coach: ‘Childish’ to compare Ronaldo’s needs to Messi’s
England ‘will get better’ in World Cup knockouts, Thomas Tuchel vowsJune 28, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Thomas Tuchel has vowed England will improve in the knockout rounds after topping Group L with a laboured 2-0 win over Panama at MetLife Stadium on Saturday. England struggled to create chances in a drab first half — registering just two shots on target — before Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane… Read more: England ‘will get better’ in World Cup knockouts, Thomas Tuchel vows
England to face Democratic Republic of Congo in World Cup Round of 32June 28, 2026
England will face Democratic Republic of Congo in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, it has been confirmed. With England defeating Panama 2-0 to top Group L, they were guaranteed to be playing a team who finished in third place from Groups E, H, I, J or K. Although there were as… Read more: England to face Democratic Republic of Congo in World Cup Round of 32
Colombia edge Portugal to top spot after World Cup stalemateJune 28, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Colombia finished the World Cup ‘s opening round as the Group K winners after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night. Both squads had already secured spots in the knockout stage before the match, needing only to learn their opponents for the next round. Colombia will play Ghana, which lost… Read more: Colombia edge Portugal to top spot after World Cup stalemate
Luka Modric makes more World Cup history as Croatia march onJune 28, 2026
PHILADELPHIA — Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic hailed Luka Modric‘s performance as “truly fantastic” as the 40-year-old midfielder led his country into the knockout rounds for the third World Cup in a row. Modric became the oldest player to record a World Cup assist when he set up Nikola Vlasic‘s winner in the 83rd minute… Read more: Luka Modric makes more World Cup history as Croatia march on
Shearer: England relied on brilliance of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in Panama winJune 28, 2026
Alan Shearer said England were forced to rely on the “brilliance” of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane after their goals helped the team top Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama. Thomas Tuchel’s side laboured in the first half in New York but finally made the breakthrough when Bellingham hooked his foot around a… Read more: Shearer: England relied on brilliance of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in Panama win
Japan FA chief: Brazil clash could be ‘biggest’ World Cup tie in HistoryJune 28, 2026
HOUSTON — Since their World Cup debut in 1998, Japan have now made eight consecutive appearances at the tournament. There have been many milestones etched in their history books since. A first-ever win over Russia on home soil in 2002. Four appearances in the round of 16. Back in 2022, there were even stunning victories… Read more: Japan FA chief: Brazil clash could be ‘biggest’ World Cup tie in History
Scotland eliminated from World Cup as they fall short of knockout stage againJune 28, 2026
Scotland‘s wait for a place in the knockout rounds of a World Cup will go on after they were officially eliminated from the tournament on Saturday. Following a bruising 3-0 defeat against Brazil on Wednesday, Scotland’s fate was out of their hands as they were forced to endure an agonising wait to see if they… Read more: Scotland eliminated from World Cup as they fall short of knockout stage again
Harry Kane becomes England’s leading goalscorer at World Cups after scoring vs. PanamaJune 28, 2026
Harry Kane has become England‘s all-time leading scorer at the World Cup after scoring in the Three Lions’ final group stage game vs. Panama. Kane nodded home from a Jude Bellingham cross to make it 2-0 — taking him to 11 World Cup goals, one him beyond Gary Lineker’s previous national record of 10. It… Read more: Harry Kane becomes England’s leading goalscorer at World Cups after scoring vs. Panama
England full-back problems deepen as Jarrell Quansah limps off vs. Panama at World CupJune 28, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jarell Quansah was forced off injured in the second half of England’s match against Panama, with Thomas Tuchel facing a potential injury crisis at right-back. Quansah started at right-back after Reece James was ruled out of the Panama match with a hamstring injury. James is a doubt for their round of… Read more: England full-back problems deepen as Jarrell Quansah limps off vs. Panama at World Cup