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'They needed that' - Havertz levels for Germany with header
Kai Havertz equalises for Germany against Paraquay in their last-32 tie.
‘The right path’: Carlo Ancelotti keeps cool after Brazil survive Japan scare in last 32
<ul><li><p>Ancelotti says late win was Brazil’s ‘most complete game’</p></li><li><p>Hajime Moriyasu says Japan ‘have to improve’</p></li></ul><p>Carlo
'That might just wake Germany up' - Paraguay take shock lead through Enciso
Julio Enciso gives Paraguay the lead as they look to upset the odds by defeating Germany in the round of 32.
Fluency the key for Noni Madueke before England’s ‘difficult’ DR Congo test
<ul><li><p>Arsenal star says squad has practised penalties</p></li><li><p>Bukayo Saka provides ‘healthy competition’ for place</p></li></ul><p>Noni Ma
Martinelli scores stoppage-time winner to send Brazil through to last 16
Gabriel Martinelli scores a dramatic 95th-minute winner with Brazil coming from behind to beat Japan, set up a World Cup last-16 tie against Norway or
How Victor Montagliani rose to the Fifa elite despite past controversies
<p>The Concacaf president has done much to bring the World Cup to North America, and could be the man to succeed Gianni Infantino</p><p>Donald Trump m
Deschamps hopes France’s ‘capacity for danger’ continues in Sweden World Cup test
<ul><li><p>Teams meet in round of 32 in New York on Tuesday</p></li><li><p>‘We’ve been labelled as favourites … we are confident’</p></li></ul><p>Didi
Martinelli scores late winner to send Brazil through
Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96 minute to knock out Japan, and send Brazil into the round of 16.
Brazil into last 16 as Martinelli strikes in stoppage time to break Japan hearts
<p>Not for the first time in this tournament, there were long periods when Brazil did not impress. And not for the first time in this tournament, they
USA say they are ready for surprises from Bosnia and Herzegovina
<ul><li><p>Tim Ream not feeling additional pressure for knockouts</p></li><li><p>USA play Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday</p></li></ul><p>It’s eas
Casemiro equalises for Brazil with powerful header
Casemiro heads in Brazil's equaliser against Japan in Houston after a brilliant cross by Gabriel during their round of 32 encounter.
'Brilliant finish' - but should Sano have been on the pitch?
Kaishu Sano gives Japan the lead over Brazil moments after escaping a second yellow card for a challenge on Matheus Cunha during their round of 32 gam
Brazil v Japan: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
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Liverpool target Diomande would prefer to join PSG
Liverpool target Yan Diomande would prefer to join Paris St-Germain, as the French club aim to agree a deal with RB Leipzig for the Ivory Coast winger
NWSL all-time record goalscorer Sam Kerr confirms league return by joining Gotham
<ul><li><p>Australia captain back in league she left in 2019</p></li><li><p>Striker won 11 major trophies in spell at Chelsea</p></li></ul><p>Sam Kerr
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Follow Pep and find scoring options: Maresca’s Manchester City in-tray
<p>New manager needs to gain true backing from the hierarchy by stepping out from Guardiola’s shadow</p><p>How Enzo Maresca follows Pep Guardiola is t
What hosting the World Cup means for Canadian soccer: ‘The stakes are absolutely massive’
<p>Of the trio of World Cup hosts, only Canada is hosting the tournament for the first time – local soccer officials hope it can be transformative</p>
The World Cup’s two competing realities: brilliant action and off-field injustices | Jonathan Wilson
<p>All of the critiques of this tournament have proven valid and warranted, even as the action on the pitch has delighted us </p><p>• <a href="https:/
Harsh reality behind Scotland fans' calls for Moyes & Postecoglou
Some Scotland fans are dreaming of David Moyes or Ange Postecoglou replacing Steve Clarke, but could either man be a realistic prospect?
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