Egypt win keeps Group G in focus at World Cup 2026
England’s Bukayo Saka has a long-standing Achilles issue and missed training, fuelling claims Jarrod Bowen should have made the World Cup squad as right-wing cover.
Salah shone with a vintage display, but 2026 has exposed some ageing stars struggling to keep pace at this World Cup.
Paraguay have a special World Cup exchange pennant, shared online ahead of matches.
Reports tip France to use a 4-2-3-1 with Mbappé, Olise and Dembélé supporting, and Maignan in goal, against Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field. Media warn these XI are predictions, not official.
Column argues the 2026 World Cup could showcase a more open, communal side of the US despite Fifa excesses and politics, as diverse fans mix across host cities.
Fans cannot buy Morocco’s exact World Cup name and number set, with the commercial kit using a different style to the on-pitch version.
Turkish FA back Vincenzo Montella despite group-stage elimination after 2-0 Australia and 1-0 Paraguay defeats left Turkiye out before facing USA. President Haciosmanoglu says the coach will stay.
World Cup VAR has felt lower key than the Premier League despite more interventions, with rapid match turnover diluting controversy and shaping perception during the 2026 tournament.
Germany lose Nico Schlotterbeck for the rest of the World Cup after a medial ankle ligament injury suffered in the 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. He remains with the squad as Germany top Group E.
Serie A talents eye World Cup breakthroughs and transfers, with Kenan Yildiz, Nico Paz and Samuele Ricci tipped to rise, while stars like Rafael Leão and Marcus Thuram face pressure to deliver.
Cape Verde boss Bubista criticises Uruguay’s Federico Viñas for abandoning aid to injured Telmo Arcanjo to join a counter, preceding a World Cup goal, calling it unsportsmanlike.
Fifa’s clean-site policy has stripped stadium names and logos across 2026 venues, prompting brands like Levi’s and Lumen to parody the cover-ups while sponsors such as Powerade and Rexona gain exposure.
Scotland fan Gary Holt travels to the US World Cup with his mother to honour his late brother Greg during the Brazil match anniversary.
Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 as Yamal scored and Oyarzabal hit 2 plus an assist. Both went off at half-time, with De la Fuente managing minutes and Oyarzabal nursing a minor issue ahead of Uruguay.
Salah assisted and struck to overturn Finn Surman’s opener as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1. Zico equalised, Salah made it 2-1, Trezeguet sealed it. Egypt top Group G and need at least a draw vs Iran.
Government move to protect World Cup highlights could affect UK broadcast rights, putting BBC and ITV’s coverage at risk.
Argentina face Austria in Group J on Monday, 6pm BST on BBC One/iPlayer. Messi, level with Klose on 16, targets the record. Alvarez may start, while Posch is likely out for Austria.
Iran captain Jahanbakhsh addressed anthem boos after draws with New Zealand and Belgium, stressing unity before a decisive Group G clash with Egypt that could seal Round of 32 qualification.
