Marcus Thuram ruled out of France’s World Cup clash with Sweden
Inter striker Marcus Thuram will miss France’s World Cup Round of 32 tie against Sweden on Tuesday after sustaining a muscular injury confirmed by coach Didier Deschamps.
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Ronaldo: Mbappé reminds me of myself at my peak
Brazilian legend Ronaldo has likened Kylian Mbappé to himself at his peak, hailing the France captain as a ‘natural heir’ to football’s greats as he closes in on the World Cup scoring record.
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.
World Cup 2026: France and Messi Dominate Group Stage as Knockout Phase Begins
France and Argentina head into the last 16 as leading contenders, with Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi delivering headline performances during a group phase that saw Mexico achieve perfection.
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.
USMNT drawn against Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup Round of 32
Mauricio Pochettino’s tournament hosts begin their knockout phase journey against World Cup debutants Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara on 1 July.
Dembélé hat-trick drives France as Cape Verde make World Cup history
France maintained their perfect World Cup record with a 4-1 win over Norway thanks to an Ousmane Dembélé hat-trick, while Cape Verde reached the knockouts at their first tournament.
2026 World Cup: Predicted Lineups Revealed for the Round of 32
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup heads into the Round of 32, we look at the predicted lineups for key contenders, including African giants and global superstars.
Milan Agree Record €70m Ramos Deal, Como Secure Paz from Real Madrid
AC Milan are poised to complete a club-record €70 million deal for Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain, while Como have beaten Inter to secure Nico Paz from Real Madrid for €60 million.
Netherlands Draw Morocco as World Cup Round of 32 Fixtures Confirmed
The 2026 World Cup knockout phase is taking shape with five Round of 32 fixtures confirmed, including a heavyweight meeting between the Netherlands and Morocco at Estadio Monterrey.