Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka is pain-free and available to start for England against Panama. The winger’s return gives England more width, pace and attacking balance ahead of their final group game.
Continue ReadingEgypt drew 1-1 with Iran in Seattle and advanced as Group G runners-up after Shoja Khalilzadeh’s late would-be winner was ruled out for offside. Iran stayed alive in the third-place race but missed a huge chance to take
Continue ReadingBelgium hammered New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver to finish top of Group G and qualify for the World Cup last 32. Leandro Trossard scored twice, with Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers also on target in a
Continue ReadingSeattle is continuing with Pride Match activities around the Egypt-Iran World Cup fixture despite objections from both federations. FIFA is reportedly keeping its distance from the local initiative but has resisted calls
Continue ReadingSenegal hammered 10-man Iraq 5-0 in Toronto, with Pape Gueye scoring twice and Habib Diarra, Ismaila Sarr and Iliman Ndiaye also on target. The result is reported to be the biggest World Cup win ever by an African nation
Continue ReadingFrance beat Norway 4-1 in Boston to finish top of Group I, with Ousmane Dembele scoring a first-half hat-trick inside 32 minutes. Norway left Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard on the bench, a decision likely to attract
Continue ReadingThomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka is unlikely to start for England before the Panama game due to an Achilles issue. England are managing the winger cautiously to protect one of their key attacking players during the World C
Continue ReadingSouth Africa drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic after Teboho Mokoena scored a late penalty in the 83rd minute. Michal Sadilek had put the Czechs ahead early, but South Africa claimed a crucial Group A point.
Continue ReadingSwitzerland beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in Group B to strengthen their World Cup position. Johan Manzambi scored twice, while Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka also netted after Bosnia were reduced to 10 men following Ta
Continue ReadingSky Sports has analysed Argentina’s bid to retain the World Cup, highlighting how rare back-to-back titles are. Lionel Messi and the holders face intense scrutiny as they try to overcome history and defend their crown in
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