Diomandé set for PSG switch after choosing French champions over Liverpool
Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomandé has informed PSG of his desire to join them this summer. Liverpool had submitted bids exceeding €100m for the 19-year-old RB Leipzig star.
World Cup 2026 simulator maps 495 possible knockout routes
The expanded 48-team tournament will feature a 32-side knockout phase, with a new simulator illustrating how group finishing positions determine opponents across 495 bracket combinations.
Alphonso Davies fit to start Canada’s World Cup Round of 32 clash
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has confirmed Alphonso Davies is fit to start their Round of 32 clash against South Africa, marking the Bayern Munich star’s first appearance at the tournament after injury kept him out during the group stages.
Davies set for Canada return against South Africa in World Cup last 32
Alphonso Davies is expected to feature when Canada face South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday, as both debutants prepare for their first World Cup knockout match.
Messi nets 19th World Cup goal as Argentina defeat Jordan 3-1
Lionel Messi scored his 19th World Cup goal from the bench as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to complete a perfect Group J campaign and set up a Round of 32 clash with Cape Verde.
Kane breaks Lineker record as England beat Panama to top Group L
Harry Kane became England’s leading World Cup scorer with his eleventh finals goal in a 2-0 victory over Panama that secured top spot in Group L for Thomas Tuchel’s side.
Nagelsmann weighs changes as Germany prepare for Paraguay knockout test
Julian Nagelsmann is considering tactical adjustments for Germany’s World Cup last-32 meeting with Paraguay on Monday, as the 2014 champions return to knockout football after a 12-year absence.
Colombia seal Group K summit after stalemate with Portugal at World Cup
Colombia secured top spot in Group K after a 0-0 draw with Portugal in Miami, booking a World Cup last-32 tie against Ghana while Portugal must overcome Croatia to advance.
Völler expects Brown to be fit for Germany’s Paraguay clash
Germany director Rudi Völler expects Nathaniel Brown to recover from an adductor issue in time for Monday’s World Cup clash with Paraguay, though David Raum remains on standby.
Cape Verde seal historic World Cup knockout spot to set up Argentina clash
The Blue Sharks become the smallest nation by population to reach the last 32 after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia, booking a meeting with the reigning champions in Miami.