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Gakpo Savours ‘Freedom’ To Fire Dutch In World Cup Title Bid
The forward set up Brian Brobbey for the opening goal and grabbed two himself in the second half as the Netherlands dismantled Sweden 5-1. Sweden’s defender #02 Gustaf Lagerbielke (down) tackles Netherlands’ forward #11 Cody Gakpo during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between the Netherlands and Sweden at the Houston Stadium in…
Yamal Returns To Kickstart Spain’s Attack Against Saudi Arabia
The 18-year-old made his first appearance since suffering a hamstring injury on April 22 in La Roja’s opening World Cup game, but could not inspire a breakthrough in a disappointing 0-0 draw against tournament debutants Cape Verde. Lamine Yamal was recalled for his first start in two months with Spain needing a spark in attack…
Curacao Keeper Room Jokes That He Deserves A Statue After World Cup Heroics
The 37-year-old shot-stopper made 15 saves in the Group E match against Ecuador on Saturday to keep alive Curacao’s hopes of progressing to the knockout stages. Curacao’s goalkeeper #01 Eloy Room makes a save past Ecuador’s forward #11 Kevin Rodriguez during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Ecuador and Curacao at the…
Spain Target Convincing Win To Dispel World Cup Doubts
Speculation about Yamal’s fitness has dominated Spain’s camp. The 18-year-old winger is still not ready to complete a full game, but De la Fuente is under pressure to play him from the start Team of Spain in action during the training and press conference of Spain one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026…
Iran World Cup Travel Restrictions To Be Eased, Says coach
The manager said restrictions on his team had been even more onerous for Sunday’s upcoming game against Belgium, Group G’s highest-ranked team. Iran’s head coach Amir Ghalenoei gives an MD-1 press conference session at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, on June 20, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup Group G football…
Undav Brace Fires Germany Past Cote d’Ivoire
Franck Kessie turned in from close range to give the Ivorians a 30th-minute lead, but Undav volleyed home midway through the second half before snatching an injury-time winner. Germany’s midfielder #20 Nadiem Amiri (L) and teammates celebrate their team’s second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Germany and Ivory Coast…
Dutch Beat Sweden 5-1 As Germany, Côte d’Ivoire Eye World Cup Knockout Rounds
The last time Sweden conceded five goals in a World Cup match was the 1958 final against Brazil when they lost 5-2. Netherlands’ forward Brian Brobbey (C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between the Netherlands and Sweden at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June…
Paraguay’s Almiron Sent Off Under New FIFA ‘Mouth-Covering’ Rule
The new rule follows controversy earlier this year when Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni was accused of racially abusing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior during a Champions League game in February. SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 19: Miguel Almiron #10 of Paraguay reacts after receiving a red card for covering his mouth while talking to another…
Morocco Beat Scotland To Close On World Cup Knockouts
With four points from two games, Morocco are now primed to advance to the last 32 as they aim to at least match their historic run to the semi-finals in Qatar in 2022. Morocco’s defender #02 Achraf Hakimi celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Scotland and Morocco at the…
USA Defeat Australia To Reach World Cup Last 32
An own goal from Socceroos defender Cameron Burgess and an Alex Freeman header sealed a comfortable win for the World Cup co-hosts. The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over Australia Friday, stoking the hopes of an already hyped host nation. The…
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