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Scotland expects: The story of McTominay's World Cup so far
Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?
Scotland expects: The story of McTominay's World Cup so far
Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?
Scotland 0-1 Morocco: Unique angles and behind the scenes
All the unique angles, and everything the TV cameras didn't show you, from Scotland's 1-0 defeat by Morocco at the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Netherlands thrash Sweden to all but guarantee last-32 place
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo score two goals apiece as the Netherlands cruise past Sweden 5-1 to all but mathematically guarantee a place in the last
Real Madrid deny contact with Bayern's Olise
Real Madrid deny reports linking them with Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise.
Brobbey and Gakpo at the double as five-star Netherlands crush sorry Sweden
<p>It turns out Sweden do not have a monopoly on old-fashioned centre-forward play. They were schooled in it here by Brian Brobbey, who was brought in
The brilliant Michael Olise represents a key faultline in history of French football | Jonathan Wilson
<p>Unusually in the France side, he plays with a sense of freedom and has not yet submitted fully to Deschamps’s tactical yoke</p><p>Michael Olise is
Gakpo fires home the 100th goal of this World Cup
Cody Gakpo scores the 100th goal of this World Cup as he his second of the game to put Netherlands 4-0 ahead against Sweden.
Netherlands v Sweden: World Cup 2026 – live
<p>⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 1pm ET/6pm BST/3am AEST<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026-comple
Take me home: why Country Roads has struck a chord at the World Cup
<p>John Denver’s classic has been belted out during US matches at this tournament. Its appeal lies in the story it tells about a united America</p><p>
Rashford and Rice give England boost for Ghana with Saka set for bench again
<ul><li><p>Saka stayed indoors for individual training on Saturday</p></li><li><p>England’s second game is against Ghana on Tuesday</p></li></ul><p>Ma
Scotland’s World Cup destiny is in their own hands but lack of gamechangers shows | Ewan Murray
<p>Questions remain before battle with Brazil after narrow defeat by Morocco leaves fans looking at last-32 permutations</p><p>The permutations Steve
Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game
Bukayo Saka was the only player not present in group training as England continued their preparations for their second World Cup match against Ghana.
Brobbey scores twice against Sweden
Brian Brobbey scores twice in the first half in Netherland's World Cup match with Sweden.
No Pulisic, no problem: how the USA learned to win without their star player | Jeff Rueter
<p>Mauricio Pochettino had to do without his best player against Australia. But Ricardo Pepi helped the Americans build attacks in different ways</p><
How does qualification for the World Cup knockout stage work?
With the second round of group-stage matches under way, we assess who can play who in the knockout rounds - and how they can get there.
Referee told McGinn penalty denied as ball going out of play
Referee Ilgiz Tantashev told John McGinn he turned down his claim for a penalty against Morocco because the ball was going out of play, the Scotland m
Down but not out: Socceroos take heart from positives in defeat to USA | Jack Snape
<p>Australia’s fate will be set after their final group game against Paraguay but there were some reasons for cheer from the performance in Seattle</p
Boston bounce sends Scotland to Miami with hope and no fear
Scotland and their fans head to Miami for a World Cup date with destiny after making memories in Boston to last a lifetime.
World Cup 2026: USA’s ‘high IQ’ squad backed to handle hype; Casemiro heading for Miami; Sweden’s Dutch test– live
<p>⚽ All the latest news from day nine of the tournament<br>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026-
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