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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
Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scots down... but are they out?
Scotland's party stops at the hands of Brazil in Miami, but might they still find themselves in the last 32?
'Think we're going home' - Clarke & McGinn rue Scotland mistakes
Scotland will have to wait until potentially the early hours of Sunday to find out if their World Cup campaign will continue, but midfielder John McGi
Scotland on the brink after defeat by Brazil
Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time are in significant peril with calamitous defending allowed Brazil
Morocco progress after victory over Haiti
Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine score late goals for Morocco to deny Haiti their first-ever World Cup point in Atlanta.
Morocco battle back to claim thumping World Cup win in six-goal thriller with Haiti
<p>Morocco confirmed their progress to the World Cup last 32 but twice had to come from behind to get the better of plucky Haiti 4-2 in an action-p
Scotland’s World Cup dream hanging by a thread after Vinícius sparks Brazil victory
<p>Scotland will now play the waiting game. The trouble is, as they hang around to discover whether a place in the last 32 can be secured as among the
Scotland 0-3 Brazil: World Cup 2026 – live reaction
<p>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/gallery/2026/jun/24/world-cup-2026-scotland-v-brazil-in-pictures">In pictures: the best images from
Morocco 4-2 Haiti: World Cup 2026 – live reaction
<p>⚽ Match kicks off at 6pm ET/11pm BST/8am AEST</p><p>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026-compl
Who was the pick of Scotland's players again?
Rate the Scotland and Brazil players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
'A phenomenal goal!' Isidor hits incredible strike for Haiti
Wilson Isidor gives Haiti a lead against Morocco with an "extraordinary" World Cup goal at the Atlanta Stadium.
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