Mexico qualify as Canada hit six, Iran protest logistics
Awer Mabil reflects on his refugee journey during Refugee Week as Australia prepare to face the United States. He backs young talents like Nestory Irankunda, who became the Socceroos’ youngest World Cup scorer.
Group H stakes rise as Spain seek first win after drawing Cape Verde. Yamal or Nico Williams could start. Saudi Arabia buoyed by draw with Uruguay, Al Amri scoring. Kick-off 5pm BST, BBC One and iPlayer.
After England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, Harry Kane hails singing ‘Wonderwall’ with fans as a favourite moment, celebrates 115 caps level with Beckham and reaching 10 World Cup goals equal with Lineker.
Coach Mohamed Ouahbi says Ismael Saibari is calm and focused on Morocco’s Group C campaign despite Bayern Munich links. Saibari scored in the 1-1 draw with Brazil and is set to face Scotland.
Group G finely poised. Garcia may change full-backs, consider Lukebakio or Moreira, but De Ketelaere set to start ahead of Lukaku. De Bruyne, Onana, Tielemans to anchor midfield. Courtois expected in goal.
Gabriel Magalhaes and Carlo Ancelotti call for resilience after a 1-1 draw with Morocco. Brazil plan tweaks to face Haiti in Group C, with Sebastien Migne eyeing an upset after past success with Cameroon.
Andy Robertson urges Scotland to build on the 1-0 win over Haiti as they chase a first-ever knockout place. Steve Clarke embraces underdog status before facing 2022 semifinalists Morocco in Group C.
Group F test as Netherlands face in-form Sweden and strike pair Gyokeres-Isak. Van Dijk scrutinised after 2-2 vs Japan. Oranje must manage Sweden’s 4-4-2 threat to steady their World Cup push.
Ecuador expected to stay unchanged for Curacao, leaning on Enner Valencia and Gonzalo Plata. Moises Caicedo anchors midfield, with Pacho and Hincapie in defence, as La Tri chase first Group E points.
Iran will complain to Fifa over travel restrictions that limit arrival in Los Angeles to 24 hours before facing Belgium. Amir Ghalenoei and Mehdi Taremi say logistics have been a ‘disaster’ for Group G prep.
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, emerges as an Ivory Coast threat after scoring on debut, while grieving his sister’s death. He faces Germany next and says his focus remains on the World Cup.
Luis Romo pounced after Kim Seung-gyu’s error as Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara. Raul Rangel’s late double save sealed top spot in Group A and a last-32 berth with a game to spare.
Canada thrashed Qatar 6-0 as Homam Ahmed and Assim Madibo saw red. Ismaël Koné suffered a broken leg before Nathan Saliba’s free-kick made it 4-0. Qatar stay bottom of Group B but can still qualify.
