Co-hosts Mexico are looking for a crucial second win of the World Cup against South Korea. The victor of this game in Guadalajara will be in the box seat to win Group A, and coach Javier Aguirre indicated improvements will be needed from Mexico if they are to continue their excellent record in this fixture….
Lionel Messi’s family have confirmed that the Argentina captain’s father Jorge has a ‘health-related situation.’ Albiceleste captain Messi matched Germany legend Miroslav Klose’s record 16 goals at the World Cup with his first hat-trick at the tournament against Algeria. He was emotional as he celebrated his opener and called the game “difficult and complicated” because of “a…
The co-hosts return to Vancouver as Canada take on Qatar in a crucial Group B clash with both sides searching for a defining victory to kick-start their World Cup campaign. Following an opening round where all four teams in the group drew, this game could feel like an early knockout tie. With a raucous home…
Switzerland came to life in the second half to see off Bosnia and earn a deserved win that pushes them close to a place in the last 32 of the World Cup. After a drab first half two late goals from Johan Manzambi and strikes from Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka earned three points while…
A late Teboho Mokoena penalty gave South Africa their first point at the World Cup and leave Group A wide open. South Africa were soundly beaten by Mexico in the tournament’s opener and were again staring at defeat after Michal Sadilek struck the earliest goal of the tournament so far. But Czechia were passive in…
Tottenham have signed Brighton centre-half Jan Paul van Hecke for £52million. The 26-year-old had just 12 months left on his contract at the Amex and the Seagulls have opted to cash in now rather than risk losing him for nothing next summer. Van Hecke will reunite with Spurs’ former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi. The defender said: “I…
Switzerland will look to bounce back from their surprise draw against Qatar when they face Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight. The Swiss failed to build on the early goal scored by Breel Embolo from the penalty spot and were caught out late on when veteran Qatari centre-back Boualem Khoukhi powered home an injury-time header. Murat Yakin’s…
Liverpool have signed Osasuna winger Victor Munoz on a long-term contract after paying his release clause of around £34m. The 22-year-old is in the United States with the Spain squad for the World Cup. He can play on either flank and was wanted by Newcastle to replace Anthony Gordon. Instead he has chosen Anfield. We…
Turkey and Paraguay will each be looking to bounce back from chastening defeats in their Group D openers when they meet on Friday. Quarter-finalists at Euro 2024, Turkey were given the ‘dark horse’ tag by many for their first World Cup finals appearance since reaching the last four in 2002. Yet expectations around Vincenzo Montella’s…
Pakistan all-rounder Nida Dar has made herself availablle for selection to the national team after a year-long gap from cricket. Dar, who had taken an indefinite break in April 2025 citing personal reasons, announced the decision on Thursday in a post on X. “After taking time to focus on myself and regain my strength, I…
