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Mbappe penalty downs Paraguay but Barcola & Olise underwhelm

Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot as France progressed to the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a laboured 1-0 win over Paraguay on Saturday evening. The South Americans, who upset Germany in the previous round, were always expected to be awkward opponents for the tournament favourites but it was nonetheless surprising just how much Didier Deschamps' stellar forward line struggled to create chances in Philadelphia.

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Brazil v Japan: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Guimaraes warns Brazil over 'cunning' Haaland

Bruno Guimaraes has hit back at suggestions that Brazil are the overwhelming favourites against Norway, accusing Erling Haaland of cleverly shifting the pressure onto the five-time champions ahead of Sunday's World Cup round-of-16 clash, while also revealing his excitement for a personal battle with Martin Odegaard in midfield.

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Canada v Morocco: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Saibari goes off injured in Morocco win

Morocco’s World Cup triumph over Canada was marred by a serious injury to star midfielder Ismael Saibari, who was forced off early in the first half. The 25-year-old, who recently secured a high-profile move to German giants Bayern Munich, appeared devastated as he left the pitch.

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League Cup, fixtures & results

Monday 1 December
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0
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2
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Tuesday 27 January
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Monday 2 February
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Saturday 14 March
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Standings

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4ボルシア・ドルトムント crestボルシア・ドルトムント00000000
5ボルシアMG crestボルシアMG00000000
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Frequently asked questions

Merseyside team Liverpool hold the record for most League cup titles in history with 10 title wins to their name. Their most recent came in 2024 as they defeated Chelsea in the final.

The English Football League Cup, better known as the EFL Cup, Carabao Cup, or simply League Cup, features 92 teams in total. The competition consists of seven rounds to determine the winner. The first-ever edition of the EFL Cup took place in the 1960-61 season.

Former Welsh international and Liverpool legend Ian Rush holds the record for most appearances in the league cup. Rush featured in 80 League Cup games playing for three different English clubs.

Ian Rush holds the record for most goals in the League Cup. Rush has scored a total of 49 goals in 80 appearances in the competition.

Kevin Poole is the oldest player to feature in the League Cup. He achieved this feat while playing for Burton Albion at the age of 46 years and 21 days in 2009.

Harvey Elliott is the youngest player to have featured in the League Cup at the age of 15 years and 174 days, achieving the feat while playing for Fulham in 2018.

The League Cup has witnessed many legendary players over the years. The list includes the likes of Eden Hazard, Steven gerrard, Alan Shearer, Ian Rush, Wayne Rooney, Sergio Aguero, John Terry, Theirry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Jamie Vardy, among many more.

Some of the most notable managers to have featured in the League Cup are Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, Claudio Ranieri, Jurgen Klopp, Antonio Conte, etc.