Netherlands target Group F summit against eliminated Tunisia
Tunisia play their final 2026 World Cup match against the Netherlands after suffering heavy defeats to Sweden and Japan that ended their campaign and cost Sabri Lamouchi his job.
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Sweden match 1986 Denmark record after 5-1 win and defeat
Sweden have become the first nation since Denmark in 1986 to both score and concede at least five goals in separate World Cup matches, following a 5-1 win over Tunisia and a 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands.
Saliba rested for France vs Norway as Lacroix steps in
William Saliba will miss France’s final World Cup group game against Norway through rotation. Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is set to replace the Arsenal centre-back.
Plata’s late winner fires Ecuador past Germany into World Cup last 32
Gonzalo Plata’s strike sealed a 2-1 comeback victory for Ecuador over Germany, sending La Tri to the knockout rounds as a best third-placed team while the Group E winners’ 11-game winning streak ended.
SBS Anticipates Record Audience as Socceroos Chase Historic Knockout Spot
Australian broadcaster SBS expects its largest ever World Cup viewership when the Socceroos face Paraguay in a crucial knockout stage qualification decider.
Müller backs Nagelsmann to keep Neuer and maintain Germany stability
Thomas Müller has supported Julian Nagelsmann’s decision to avoid rotation against Ecuador, insisting Manuel Neuer should remain in goal despite squad sentiment favouring Oliver Baumann.
Pépé brace sends Côte d’Ivoire into World Cup last 32 with victory over Curaçao
Nicolas Pépé scored twice as Côte d’Ivoire defeated Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia to secure their first-ever place in the World Cup knockout stages, while the Caribbean side’s debut tournament came to an end.
Ayhan’s 98th-minute strike seals Türkiye victory over rotated USA
Kaan Ayhan scored a dramatic winner deep into stoppage time as Türkiye defeated the United States 1-0 in their final Group D match. The result ended the co-hosts’ unbeaten start despite heavy rotation from Mauricio Pochettino.
Undav accepts bench role as Germany prepare for Ecuador clash
Deniz Undav will remain a substitute against Ecuador despite scoring three goals and providing two assists from the bench in Germany’s opening World Cup matches.
Mancini and Conte lead Italy manager search as Malagò elected FIGC president
Giovanni Malagò has been elected FIGC President following Italy’s third consecutive World Cup qualification failure, with Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte the frontrunners to replace Gennaro Gattuso.