USA top Group D as Paraguay win, Brazil cruise
Switzerland’s Johan Manzambi, 20, came on at 71’ to score twice in a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, boosting his World Cup profile as Arsenal and others monitor the Freiburg forward.
Poll launched amid claims of Portugal ‘civil war’ after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo, with criticism of Roberto Martinez for not substituting an out-of-form 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo.
Brazil’s Ederson says his transfer to Manchester United is ‘almost sorted’. The Atalanta midfielder will complete a €45m move after Brazil’s World Cup campaign concludes.
Liverpool pursue RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande as World Cup form for Ivory Coast risks inflating his €120m price. Reds hope Germany’s Florian Wirtz shines vs Ivory Coast to deflect attention during Group E clash.
BBC apologise for France lineup graphics error and stand by criticised pundit Olivier Giroud during World Cup coverage, echoing past backing of Phil Neville. ITV also face criticism over Emma Hayes slot.
Group F, Estadio Monterrey: both seek first win. Tunisia full squad available. Japan miss Takefusa Kubo. Predicted XIs include Hannibal for Tunisia, Maeda and Ueda for Japan.
Cunha hits two and Vinicius scores as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 to top Group C on goal difference. Ancelotti calls it a ‘complete match’. Neymar set to return against Scotland with last 32 in sight.
USA beat Australia 2-0 to seal last 32 with a game spare. Burgess own goal and Freeman header after VAR. Pulisic out injured, Balogun lively. Hosts face Turkey next with Group D top already clinched.
Crépeau jokes he ignored fans’ ‘shoot’ chants as Canada thrash Qatar 6-0, all but clinching last 32. Chaos included two Qatar reds and Koné’s broken leg. Coach Marsch hails dominance and clean sheet.
Obituary profile: 1966 World Cup winner Ray Wilson later became an undertaker in Huddersfield, earned 63 England caps, received an MBE in 2000, and died in 2018 after Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Sweden’s Yasin Ayari, eligible for Tunisia, hits two in 5-1 opener and sparks Tunisian regret over lost dual-national talents. Calls for better pathways as brother Taha and others weigh futures.
Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 as Ismael Saibari scores again. Achraf Hakimi lively, with shots and chances created. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi hints no rotation before Haiti, aiming to top the group at World Cup 2026.
Ayyoub Bouaddi was muted vs Scotland in Boston as Steve Clarke set up to contain him, but the teenager remains a key World Cup target admired by Arsenal and Europe’s elite.
Sweden’s Alexander Isak set for a major World Cup test against the Netherlands, facing Liverpool captain in Saturday’s clash.
Galarza scores after 1:05, Paraguay hold 10-man to beat Turkey 1-0. Almiron sent off for mouth-cover rule. Gill excels. Result confirms USA win Group D, eliminates Turkey, sets Paraguay vs Australia for second.
Alan Shearer says Harry Kane looks refreshed after a brace in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, contrasting his slow 2022 start. With Ghana and Panama next, England’s captain targets more World Cup goals.
