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Tuchel Implements System-First Approach as England Defeat Croatia 4-2

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Thomas Tuchel’s England began their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia, implementing a system-first approach that saw Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold omitted from the squad.

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Gündogan defends Sané against World Cup criticism: ‘People don’t understand him’

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Ilkay Gündogan has defended Leroy Sané against heavy criticism following Germany’s World Cup opener, describing the winger as a shy player who needs space to make mistakes to flourish.

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Neuer to Break World Cup Goalkeeper Appearance Record Against Côte d’Ivoire

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Germany captain Manuel Neuer will make history in the World Cup clash with Côte d’Ivoire. The 40-year-old is set to win his 21st tournament cap, breaking Hugo Lloris’s record for goalkeepers.

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Brobbey and Gakpo doubles inspire Netherlands’ 5-1 rout of Sweden

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Bryan Brobbey marked his full debut with two goals as the Oranje thrashed Sweden 5-1 to maintain their perfect World Cup Group F record. Cody Gakpo also scored twice alongside Crysencio Summerville’s late strike, with Antony Elanga netting Sweden’s consolation.

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Substitute Undav Fires Germany into World Cup Knockouts

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Deniz Undav scored twice after coming off the bench to earn Germany a 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire and seal their place in the World Cup knockout rounds.

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Platini defends World Cup top scorer David over difficult Juventus spell

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Former France captain Michel Platini has defended Jonathan David’s difficult first season at Juventus, insisting the Canada striker’s struggles were not entirely his fault. David currently leads the World Cup scoring charts with three goals.

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Quiñones strikes for Mexico less than two years after racist abuse

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Julián Quiñones scored Mexico’s opening 2026 World Cup goal less than two years after suffering racist abuse from fans. The Colombian-born striker has become a symbol of changing attitudes towards race in Mexican football.

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World Cup scout report: Manager explains elite interest in RB Leipzig’s Diomande

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Former Brentford and Tottenham coach details why Yan Diomande is attracting attention from Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich after assessing the Ivory Coast midfielder live at the World Cup.

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Undav brace sends Germany into World Cup knockouts as Nagelsmann weighs start

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Deniz Undav scored twice from the bench as Germany came from behind to beat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 and secure their place in the World Cup knockout stages.

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Napoli owner hails 2026 World Cup and calls for 16-team Serie A

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Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has praised the organisation of the 2026 World Cup in the United States while urging radical reforms to Italian football, including reducing Serie A to 16 teams.