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Portugal's route to the World Cup final: fixtures, bracket and ticket info

Portugal finished second in Group K after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo, a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan and a goalless draw with Colombia. Those results sent Roberto Martínez's side through to the knockout phase, where they will meet Group L runners-up Croatia in the Round of 32.

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Ivory Coast v Norway: worldwide broadcast options and VPN guide

Broadcasters around the world will carry Ivory Coast v Norway, with a selected list showing one outlet per country and links to their homepages where available. The match will kick off on 30 Jun 2026 at 18:00. A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, lets you establish a secure connection and

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Ismael Saibari seals Netherlands exit as Morocco win on penalties

The Netherlands crashed out after a 1-1 draw with Morocco, losing 3-2 on penalties. Cody Gakpo put the Oranje ahead in the 72nd minute, but Issa Diop’s stoppage-time header forced extra time and Ismael Saibari buried the decisive spot-kick. Morocco dominated possession for long stretches, cutting through the Dutch

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How to get Brazil vs Ivory Coast or Norway World Cup tickets

Brazil will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in the World Cup Round of 16 at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seleção reached the pre-quarterfinals after negotiating a high-stakes Round of 32 match against Japan and will meet the winner of

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Rodri to undergo surgery on 'mystery' injury, expected to miss season start

Manchester City captain Rodri is set to undergo surgery for a so-called "mystery" injury and is expected to miss the opening weeks of the 2026-27 season. The operation is scheduled to take place after Spain’s World Cup campaign, leaving him unavailable for the bulk of City’s

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Aston Villa demand £130m for Morgan Rogers

Aston Villa have placed a £130 million valuation on Morgan Rogers as Premier League interest from Arsenal and Chelsea grows. The 23-year-old England international is currently away on World Cup duty and has become one of the most sought-after players after a standout season. The fee would top the British

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Como confirm Nico Paz will stay as Real Madrid keep buy-back option

Como have secured Nico Paz for another season after reaching an agreement with Real Madrid. The 21-year-old will continue his development at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia under Cesc Fabregas, a move shaped by the player's own desire to remain in a familiar environment. Madrid have protected their long-term

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Germany knocked out by Paraguay after VAR cancels Tah header

Germany were sensationally dumped out of the 2026 World Cup after losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough. Julian Nagelsmann’s side dominated possession (75 percent) and outshot their opponents 21-7, but fell behind to Julio Enciso’s 42nd-minute opener. Kai Havertz levelled shortly after

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Martinelli speechless after stoppage-time winner sends Brazil through

Gabriel Martinelli was left speechless after his dramatic stoppage-time strike completed a tense comeback for Brazil against Japan in Houston, Texas. The Arsenal forward kept his cool in the dying embers to ensure the Selecao avoided a monumental World Cup upset, and his goal — five minutes into stoppage time — became

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Arsenal told to back off as Bournemouth shut down Alex Scott approach

Arsenal's pursuit of midfield reinforcements stalled when Bournemouth rejected an opening enquiry for midfielder Alex Scott, with Mikel Arteta seeking to strengthen his engine room. Despite Scott's rising reputation, the Cherries have no intention of sanctioning a deal for one of their most prized assets this

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Deschamps 'devastated' by mother's passing returns to France squad

France head coach Didier Deschamps has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of his mother’s passing during the World Cup. The legendary tactician took a brief leave of absence from the squad to be with his family before making a quick return to lead Les Bleus into the knockout

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Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with kimono-inspired outfit

Naomi Osaka arrived on court to whoops and cheers in a floor-length ruffled gown inspired by Japanese ceremonial dress and, crucially, all in white. The dress was embroidered with cranes and cherry blossoms and she wore a traditional kanzashi hair ornament. The garment was created with Tokyo-based designer Hana Yagi

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NES cartridge blown and used as weapon during AEW Forbidden Door match

At Forbidden Door, All Elite Wrestling’s pay-per-view, a 12-man steel cage match pitted two teams of six made up of several smaller alliances. One side included Kyle Fletcher, Kazuchika Okada and Kevin Knight; the other featured Kyle O’Reilly, Mark Briscoe and Orange Cassidy. Cassidy is known for carrying

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Ancelotti explains why Neymar stayed on the bench in Brazil win

Carlo Ancelotti revealed why Neymar remained an unused substitute during Brazil's dramatic 2-1 comeback against Japan in Houston. The Santos superstar warmed up on the touchline as the game reached its climax but was sent back to the bench. Ancelotti said on the pitch: "We were waiting

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Kaishu Sano: 'Results are everything' as Japan's World Cup dream ends

Japan midfielder Kaishu Sano offered a blunt assessment after Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time winner ended the Samurai Blue's World Cup run. "I think results are everything, and I'm really disappointed because this team shouldn't have ended like this. But to be beaten

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Deschamps: Kylian Mbappe is 'on a mission' and of 'exceptional breed'

France head coach Didier Deschamps launched a strong defence of Kylian Mbappe, saying the Real Madrid-bound star is single-mindedly focused on leading Les Bleus as they enter the World Cup knockout rounds. Having returned from a brief leave following the funeral of his mother, Mbappe has, Deschamps insisted, not been

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Ancelotti keeps faith with Casemiro as Martinelli seals late Brazil win

Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in Houston and progress to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Kaishu Sano opened the scoring after pouncing on a misplaced pass from Danilo and firing past Alisson, who could not get to the low shot. Carlo Ancelotti kept Casemiro

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Arsenal head of sports science exits after internal review

Tom Allen, the long-serving head of sports science and performance, is set to leave the Emirates Stadium after an extensive internal review into the squad's fitness protocols. Allen joined from Aston Villa in 2017 and ends a nine-year spell that bridged the final days of Arsene Wenger'

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USA's route to the World Cup final: fixtures, opponents and tickets

The United States began the tournament strongly, beating Paraguay 4-1 and Australia 2-0 to finish top of Group D. Their next match is against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Wednesday, July 1 (5pm PT). If the USMNT progress,

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Lineker: Deschamps best qualified to win World Cup, slams FIFA over armbands

Gary Lineker named France the outright favourite to win the World Cup, saying no manager in international football is better suited to lifting the trophy than Didier Deschamps. Lineker highlighted Deschamps' touchline presence, noting he took charge in July 2012, led France to the 2018 World Cup title and

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Mason Greenwood offered €7–8m net per season by Fenerbahçe as Roma stall

Mason Greenwood has told Marseille "let me go" after a productive season in France in which he netted 26 goals. The 24-year-old, who signed for the club on 18 July 2024 to a five-year contract worth up to €31.6 million, wants a new challenge, but Marseille have

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Sonny Gray nearly threw a no-hitter as Red Sox swept Yankees

Sonny Gray nearly threw a no-hitter as the Red Sox completed a four-game sweep of the Yankees. In his first season with Boston, the 36-year-old right-hander carried a no-hit bid through seven innings before a single in the eighth; when Gray was lifted for closer Aroldis Chapman the Yankees rallied,

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Liam Rosenior poised to take charge at Paris FC after unveiling delay

Liam Rosenior is set to return to management with Ligue 1 side Paris FC after a spell out of work following his brief, difficult tenure at Stamford Bridge. His official unveiling was due this Wednesday, but L'Équipe suggests the confirmation has been pushed back to July 9. Rosenior

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How to buy Brazil vs Japan World Cup tickets

Brazil meet Japan in Houston on Monday, June 29, in a Round of 32 clash. Brazil topped Group C and enter the knockout rounds as favourites, while Japan advanced unbeaten and will be remembered for their World Cup wins over Germany and Spain in Qatar. The Last‑Minute Sales Phase

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Families of two footballers killed and injured in Venezuela quakes

Family members of two professional footballers are among those killed by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela, a catastrophe that has claimed at least 1,450 lives. Lucas Trejo, an Argentinian signed to Club Sport Marítimo of La Guaira, lost his wife Yanina and their children Aaron and Ainhoa; he