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Comprehensive match preview of Turkiye vs USA at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more.

Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande has opened up about the profound emotional void left by the tragic death of his 15-year-old sister, Roxanne. The winger spoke candidly about his ongoing grief just as Premier League giants Liverpool look to finalise a monumental £100 million summer transfer for the rising star.

Comprehensive match preview of Morocco vs Haiti at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has thrown his support behind the United States after their 2-0 win over Australia secured back-to-back World Cup victories for the first time since 1930. The former LA Galaxy striker believes Mauricio Pochettino's side have the momentum, confidence and home support needed to challenge for the biggest prize in football.

Arda Guler issued an emotional apology after Turkey's World Cup hopes were ended by a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay. The Real Madrid midfielder admitted the team had fallen well below expectations, with Turkey crashing out after failing to score in either of their opening two matches.

Ruben Dias has insisted that the intense scrutiny focused on captain Cristiano Ronaldo is nothing out of the ordinary for the national team. The Manchester City centre-back has called for unity within the squad after their disappointing opening World Cup draw, emphasising that outside noise will not derail their ultimate tournament ambitions.

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Tunisia vs Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Germany vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Achraf Hakimi was subjected to relentless booing from a large contingent of Scotland supporters during Morocco's narrow 1-0 World Cup victory at the Gillette Stadium. The hostile reception intensified throughout the match as the Paris Saint-Germain full-back captained his country, coming just days after major developments in his personal life.

The Algerian Football Federation has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA following refereeing decisions made during their 3-0 World Cup opening loss to Argentina. The African nation contends that Lionel Messi and Alexis Mac Allister were incredibly fortunate to escape red cards, casting a shadow over the reigning champions' victory.

Brazil secured their first win of the 2026 World Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory over Haiti, but concerns over Raphinha's fitness overshadowed the result. The Barcelona winger was forced off after suffering hamstring tightness, leaving Carlo Ancelotti awaiting further assessment. Meanwhile, there was better news elsewhere, with Neymar closing in on his return.

Spain might have one of the strongest squads at the 2026 World Cup, but that hasn't stopped debate raging around one position in particular. Despite having world-class goalkeepers David Raya and Joan Garcia at his disposal, head coach Luis de la Fuente has stood staunchly by Unai Simon. The statistical case against the Athletic Club man is impossible to ignore, but don't expect anything to change anytime soon.

The BBC has been forced to alter its World Cup highlights package after broadcasting the sickening audio of Canada midfielder Ismael Kone breaking his leg. The 24-year-old sustained the harrowing injury following a late challenge during a Group B fixture against Qatar, leaving his international team-mates deeply shaken by the incident.

Turkey's World Cup campaign ended in dramatic fashion as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay despite dominating possession and peppering the opposition goal with 33 attempts. Former Newcastle United midfielder Miguel Almiron also made tournament history with a controversial red card, but Paraguay held firm to secure a result that ended Turkey's hopes.

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Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti announced that Neymar will be available to play in the Selecao's final group game against Scotland. The Santos attacking midfielder missed the first two games of the tournament with a calf injury, but the manager announced he will train with the team early next week, and will play a role next week to close out Group C play.

PHILADELPHIA -- Matheus Cunha proved his credentials up front, and Vinicius Jr had a hand in all three goals as Brazil found their stride at the World Cup with a 3-0 win over Haiti. The Real Madrid winger was at his devastating best, scoring and assisting, and has the Selecao well-positioned to top Group C. Haiti, for all of their efforts, are eliminated from the tournament in their first appearance since 1974.