Kassoum Ouattara has reportedly agreed personal terms with Beşiktaş JK, though AS Monaco are yet to finalise negotiations with the Turkish club over a proposed €10 million transfer.
France midfielder Manu Koné is rumoured to start his second consecutive World Cup match against Norway, with Arsenal closely monitoring his soaring transfer value.
Former Norway defender John Arne Riise says he would rather build his team around Erling Haaland than Kylian Mbappé, though he rates France as World Cup favourites ahead of their group showdown.
German mathematician Joachim Klement, who correctly forecast Germany, France and Argentina as World Cup winners, has predicted the Netherlands to lift the 2026 trophy.
Manchester City have signed midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million, making the 23-year-old the most expensive British player in history.
Borussia Mönchengladbach have had an opening offer of €3.5 million for Danish defender Lukas Kirkegaard turned down by Viborg FF, who are demanding at least €4.5 million for the 20-year-old center-back.
Egypt lead Group G after two matches but face a tense final matchday where Iran, Belgium and New Zealand all retain hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup knockout stages.
All four sides in Group H enter the final matchday with a chance of reaching the round of 32. Spain lead the way but must beat Uruguay to top the group, while African debutants Cape Verde need victory against Saudi Arabia to seal their place in history.
The final matchday of World Cup Group I kicks off today with simultaneous fixtures deciding the group winner and which of Senegal or Iraq advances to the knockout stage as a best third-place team.