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How a ‘naive’ Mauricio Pochettino’s lowest moments turned the USMNT into World Cup darlings
<p>The former Tottenham coach experienced three body blows early in his tenure with the US, each contributing to the solid World Cup to come</p><p>Tea
World Cup: Kasper Schmeichel on Scotland's chances
Kasper Schmeichel on Scotland's chances and life as a goalkeeper.
Bologna open talks for Rangers' Raskin - gossip
Rangers midfielder attracts interest from Italy and England and Scotland goalkeeper could land move to Premier League giants...
Neymar - the return of Brazil's forgotten hero
BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen delves into the return of Brazil's Neymar against Scotland.
Best World Cup stadium? BBC Sport experts have their say
BBC Sport reporters have their say on the best stadium experiences at the 2026 World Cup.
Socceroos look to Paraguay ‘challenge’ with World Cup fate in their own hands
<p>Australia only need a draw to finish as Group D runners-up but head coach Tony Popovic insists the team will go into the crunch clash ‘to win’</p><
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 18
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
'Mixed emotions' as Canada qualify but lose home advantage
Losing their final group game to Switzerland means co-hosts Canada will play no further matches in their home country at this year's World Cup.
World Cup 2026: third-place table, who has qualified and who needs what?
<p>With the group stage hurtling towards its end we look at who needs what to make the knockout phase</p><p>Teams level on points are separated, in or
Mexico beat Czech Republic to maintain 100% winning record
Mexico score three second-half goals to eliminate the Czech Republic from the World Cup and end the group phase with maximum points.
Goalkeepers beware: Trionda World Cup ball hits ‘crisis’ point at certain speed
<p>Some, like Luca Zidane, have been bamboozled and an academic paper bears out Joe Hart’s opinion about its movement</p><p>Poor old Luca Zidane. The
World Cup becomes cult of the individual but ignores team complexity | Jonathan Liew
<p>The irony of the superstar-heavy narrative is the way it embellishes rather than diminishes importance of the collective</p><p>“Cristiano Ronaldo’s
South Africa into round of 32 after win over South Korea
Thapelo Maseko's second-half goal gives South Africa a 1-0 win over South Korea in Monterrey, and sends them into the World Cup knockout phase.
Fidalgo caps Mexico rout as co-hosts maintain 100% record and send Czechia out
<p>There are ways of leaving a tournament. You can go out with a sheen of glory, having gone toe-to-toe with a great opponent. You can be unlucky and
Maseko strike sends South Africa into first World Cup knockouts with win over South Korea
<p>South Africa celebrated a first World Cup knockout berth with jubilant scenes on Wednesday after Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike secured a 1-0
'Typical Scotland': Tartan Army give their verdict on Miami match against Brazil
Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup are in peril after Brazil won 3-0 in Miami.
Czechia v Mexico: World Cup 2026 – live
<ul><li><p>⚽ Match kicks off at 9pm ET/2am BST/11am AEST</p></li><li><p>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/wor
South Africa v South Korea: World Cup 2026 – live
<ul><li><p><strong>⚽ </strong>Kick-off at 9pm ET/2am BST/11am AEST</p></li><li><p>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/
Scotland face anxious wait after Brazilian lesson in Miami
Reaction to Scotland's disappointing 3-0 defeat to Brazil after sloppy defending.
Vinícius Júnior leads Brazil’s star cast in blockbuster show against sorry Scotland | Paul MacInnes
<p>Miami is still a city where the stars come out to play – and on Wednesday one shone brighter than anyone else</p><p>“Water so clear you can see to
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