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Matchday 2 Highlights:
United States 4-1 Paraguay: Balogun shines with brace as the host seals huge victory
Balogun’s outstanding performance and Reyna's late-time score help the U.S. secure huge victory. Here is the match report.
Canada 1-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina: Lukic scored the opener, Larin subs on and equalized for home team
Game is over and the final score is Canada 1-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina. Here is the match report.
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Endo: I will withdraw from Japanese World Cup squad & retire from the national team due to injury
According to Wataru Endo's announcement, his sufferings from injury forced him to withdraw from the World Cup squad and hence, retire from the national team.
Neymar to miss Brazil's World Cup opener, confirms Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti has revealed Neymar will miss Brazil's first game of the 2026 World Cup, but expects the forward to return during the group stage.
A definitive ranking of every World Cup since 1990 from worst to best
The 2026 World Cup is finally here, but where do previous tournaments rank among the best in history?
These Things Happen
Here we go! Romano: Saint-Maximin has joined Charlotte FC as a free agent, signing for 3 years
Saint-Maximin, 29, plays as a winger and has previously represented clubs including Nice, Newcastle United, and Fenerbahçe. During the winter transfer window of the 2025/26 season, he joined Lens, where he made 13 appearances, scoring four goals and providing three assists. He left the club as a free agent following the end of the season. He is currently valued at €10 million on Transfermarkt.
Man United unlock £100m by refinancing Glazer debt
Manchester United have refinanced the Glazer debt in a move that increases the club's borrowing by almost £100million.
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
Bernardo Silva agrees two-year deal to join Real Madrid
Real Madrid are expected to complete the signing of Man City legend Bernardo Silva to kick off Jose Mourinho's second spell at the club.
Bradley Barcola transfer twist as Liverpool and Arsenal put on red alert over PSG star
Liverpool and Arsenal have been linked with PSG star Bradley Barcola who will reportedly be allowed to leave
Man Utd acted on Casemiro transfer tip-off and could follow Bruno Fernandes' advice next
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly urged the club to sign one target after the departing Casemiro had a hand in advising the club's transfer recruitment
What They Say
Pogba: Mbappe is the 'best striker of his generation'
Paul Pogba has hailed Kylian Mbappe as the "best striker of his generation".
Pogba: Man Utd must prove themselves after Champions League qualification
Manchester United must prove their credentials as one of Europe's best clubs as they return to the Champions League next season, so says Paul Pogba.
Man Utd 'target' responds to Casemiro comments after being tipped to succeed midfielder
Ahead of Brazil's opening match at World Cup 2026, Bruno Guimaraes has expressed his pride at being touted as Casemiro's heir. Manchester United have been linked with a £69million swoop for the Newcastle captain, who could inherit Casemiro's position at both club and international level.
Ousmane Dembélé believes he made ‘the best decision’ in leaving Barcelona to join PSG
Few, when he first arrived at Paris Saint-Germain, would have predicted such a rise for Ousmane Dembélé (29). He, however, was convinced that leaving FC Barcelona was “the best decision” for the rest of his career.
Benfica president Costa wanted to keep Mourinho but sees Silva as 'ideal' successor
Benfica president Rui Costa admits he wanted to keep Jose Mourinho at the Estadio da Luz, but he feels Marco Silva is the "ideal" man to succeed the now-Real Madrid boss.
Fixtures of the Day
World Cup
Qatar VS Switzerland 2026/6/13 19:00 UTC
Brazil VS Morocco 2026/6/13 22:00 UTC
Haiti VS Scotland 2026/6/14 01:00 UTC
Australia VS Turkiye 2026/6/14 04:00 UTC
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Davichi
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Brazil Vs Morocco is going to be a tough match. Judging by want Ancelotti has achieved in a short while, I think Brazil has an edge.