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We wouldn't have won anyway — Haaland backs Solbakken

Erling Haaland defended Stale Solbakken's decision to rest several key players in Norway's heavy defeat to France, saying the result would not have changed and the rotation leaves the squad stronger for the knockout stages despite widespread criticism. Solbakken made ten changes to his starting XI

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Messi to start on bench as Scaloni rests captain for final group game

Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will start on the bench for Argentina's final group-stage match against Jordan in Dallas, with qualification already secured. The coach said the move is intended to manage his captain's workload while giving other squad members valuable minutes ahead of the knockout

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How to get Argentina vs Cabo Verde tickets

The World Cup 2026 Round of 32 pairs defending champions Argentina with tournament debutants Cabo Verde at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Argentina advanced as favourites behind Lionel Messi, while Cabo Verde earned a memorable knockout spot after an impressive group stage. Major official ticket lotteries—the Visa Presale, Early

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Algeria vs Austria: how to watch worldwide and with a VPN

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) lets viewers secure their connection and bypass geo-restrictions by changing their virtual location. Today's game between Algeria and Austria will kick-off at 28 Jun 2026, 03:00. A comprehensive country-by-country list of international broadcasters is provided, covering territories from Albania (SuperSport 3) and

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Jordan vs Argentina: Worldwide broadcasts and VPN guide

Broadcasters include TSN in Canada, FOX Network in the United States, CazéTV in Brazil, SBS in Australia, ZEE5 in India and Televisión Pública in Argentina. A Virtual Private Network (VPN), such as ExpressVPN, lets you establish a secure, encrypted connection and virtually change your location to a country where the

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How to get Ivory Coast vs Norway tickets for Round of 32

Ivory Coast face Norway in the World Cup Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) in Arlington, Texas. Both teams advanced as runners-up: Ivory Coast reached their first-ever World Cup knockout stage with wins over Ecuador and Curaçao and a narrow 2-1 defeat to Germany, while Norway

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Dalot’s father describes bond with Ronaldo and hopes for Portugal start

Jacinto Teixeira, speaking from the World Cup, described the close bond between his son Diogo Dalot and Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo. What began as childhood admiration deepened at Old Trafford and was visible when Ronaldo sprinted to the bench to hug Dalot after scoring the opening goal against Uzbekistan. "

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Why Serena Williams is returning to Wimbledon

Serena Williams will compete in the ladies’ singles at Wimbledon via a wildcard, nearly four years after retiring. Insiders say the move makes sense: at 44 she appears in strong shape — “She’s serving great. She still has a lot of tennis in her hands,” Matthew Futterman observed. More than

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Vozinha: Cape Verde's 'fighters with big hearts' face Messi in World Cup knockout

Cape Verde have become the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup knockout stages, advancing as Group H runners-up after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia in Houston. The islanders went unbeaten in the group, holding Spain to a goalless draw and drawing 2-2 with Uruguay, before players gathered

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Rudi Garcia defends De Bruyne, Trossard and Lukaku after 5-1 win

Belgium sealed top spot in their World Cup group with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand, and Rudi Garcia launched a strong defence of the team's experienced stars. He said criticism of Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Leandro Trossard before the tournament was unfair, insisting the trio

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Luis Suarez: Messi and Lamine Yamal 'the same but different'

Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Suarez explained why he believes comparisons do neither player any favours. "Comparisons are odious," Suarez stated. "They're different players. Yes, they have the same left foot, they have the same quality, but they're completely different players." "The

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Muslera accepts blame after asking to be substituted in Uruguay exit

Fernando Muslera asked to be substituted at half-time after an error that led to Alex Baena's goal in Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain, a result that ended their 2026 World Cup campaign. Marcelo Bielsa said the decision to replace the goalkeeper was made by Muslera himself:

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Manuel Ugarte suffers knee injury as Man Utd fear long lay-off

Manuel Ugarte sustained a suspected long-term knee injury during Uruguay's World Cup exit, leaving the Manchester United midfielder stretchered off in tears after an accidental collision with team-mate Mathias Olivera. Ugarte lasted 44 minutes, having looked sharp after a tackle and winning all three ground duels, before twisting

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Trust Tuchel: Palmer omission didn’t prove the manager wrong

Cole Palmer has shown he can produce for England, even nearly rescuing the Euro 2024 final with an equaliser, but he was left out of the World Cup squad largely because of poor club form over the past 18 months. Phil Foden was also omitted after underwhelming displays, and those

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Bielsa labels his Uruguay tenure 'worthless' after World Cup exit

Uruguay's World Cup campaign ended after a 1-0 defeat to Spain, a result that confirmed their elimination. Despite encouraging progress under Marcelo Bielsa, La Celeste took just two points from three matches. Bielsa accepted full responsibility, saying "I will leave nothing to Uruguayan football. Any contribution from

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Trossard stars as De Bruyne and Lukaku lead Belgium to 5-1 win

Belgium swept aside New Zealand 5-1 to top Group G and reclaim a place as a team to watch this summer. One win over the group’s fourth-place team won’t erase all doubts, but it gave the squad a needed confidence boost heading into the next phase of the

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Nagelsmann backs Musiala and Wirtz, vows to bring best out of duo

Julian Nagelsmann has thrown his support behind Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz after their disappointing display in Germany's defeat to Ecuador, and he insists the creative duo will keep his faith ahead of Monday's last-32 clash. He believes both players are close to rediscovering their best

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Argentina's Messi-dependencia: five World Cup goals but little help

Lionel Messi already has five goals at the 2026 World Cup, yet none of his team-mates have found the net, a worrying imbalance for the defending champions. Zlatan Ibrahimovic summed up the situation bluntly on Fox Sports: "Messi isn't just Argentina's best player. He'

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Manuel Neuer denies blame for Ecuador defeat as criticism mounts

Manuel Neuer refused to accept responsibility for Germany's decisive goal in a 2-1 defeat to Ecuador, pushing back against heavy criticism from the media and former players. He defended his positioning after Gonzalo Plata's 77th-minute winner, which followed a knockdown inside the box and Plata getting

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How to watch Mexico at the 2026 World Cup: VPN, broadcasters and free options

Travelers and viewers facing geo-restrictions can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access broadcasts from other countries. A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, creates a secure, encrypted connection and lets you virtually change your location so you can watch matches shown on free-to-air platforms elsewhere. Bear in mind the overseas

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How to get Brazil vs Japan tickets: prices, sales & match info

A blockbuster Round of 32 tie pits five-time champions Brazil against Japan. Brazil exited Group C led by Vinícius Júnior, while Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan advanced from Group F. Kick-off is Monday, June 29 at 12:00 PM local time at Houston Stadium in the USA. Major official ticket lotteries

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How to get Netherlands vs Morocco tickets for World Cup Round of 32

Netherlands take on Morocco in a World Cup Round of 32 knockout at Monterrey Stadium (Estadio BBVA) in Guadalupe, Monterrey, Mexico. Ronald Koeman's Oranje topped Group F after a 3-1 win over Tunisia, while Morocco finished level on points with Brazil in Group C following a 4-2 victory

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Spain top Group H as Muslera error gifts Alex Baena winner

The defining moment of Spain's World Cup victory over Uruguay came not in celebration but in a halftime substitution: backup goalkeeper Sergio Rochet replaced Fernando Muslera after the veteran's costly error allowed Alex Baena to put Spain ahead. The goal arrived just before the break when

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From Tala Rangel’s rise to Santiago Giménez’s slide ahead of the Round of 32

Mexico finished their group with nine points and now turn to the Round of 32 after a group stage the country called its best. Javier "Vasco" Aguirre has been praised for restoring order, reconnecting players with the national team and steering El Tri toward a run that could

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England's World Cup 2026 route, fixtures and ticket guide

England opened the World Cup with a 4-2 win over Croatia and a 0-0 draw with Ghana. Their final Group L game is against Panama at MetLife Stadium on June 27 (5pm ET); a victory there will guarantee top spot regardless of the Ghana–Croatia result. Current Group L standings