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Ivory Coast advance as Pepe scores twice to send Curacao home

PHILADELPHIA - Nicolas Pepe’s double sealed Ivory Coast’s first trip to the World Cup elimination rounds with a 2-0 victory ‌over Curacao on Thursday to finish second in Group E.

Bangkok Post

Curtains go up at AT&T Stadium for the World Cup, a glare-blocking move rejected by Jerry Jones

The home of the Dallas Cowboys has a new look for Thursday’s World Cup match between Japan and Sweden

The Independent UK

The World Cup is wasted on the old guard - the stars of tomorrow deserve better

Comment: Cristiano Ronaldo’s vanity tour and Manuel Neuer’s calamitous goalkeeping indicative of a deeper problem undercutting football’s greatest show

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The real reason Germany are running out of time after World Cup setback

Julian Nagelsmann’s side possesses plenty of talent, but a mismatch of personnel and a lack of chemistry suggests this Germany team won’t have enough to challenge for the World Cup

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast, Ecuador reach last 32 as Germany lose, Curacao eliminated

Ecuador reached the World Cup last 32 with a shock 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday while Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 to advance from Group E and eliminate the Caribbean side. Gonzalo Plata scored the late winner after Nilson Angulo cancelled out Leroy Sane's controversial early opener for Germany.

France 24

Kenyans mark second anniversary of bloody protests

In tonight's edition: hundreds of people are arrested and crowds are teargassed as Kenyans march on the anniversary of the 2024 violence. Also, Bafana Bafana shuts down its detractors with its big win over South Korea that takes the team to the knockout round of the World Cup for the…

France 24

Even Tinder is getting a massive boost from the World Cup

Activity from international dating app users in World Cup host cities has reportedly risen by almost 50 percent

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Brazil Trending Up in Kalshi World Cup Championship Market

Brazil moves on on prediction markets to win the World Cup. They won Group C and advanced to the knockout round.

Sports Illustrated

I went to the FIFA Museum in New York and there was one piece of memorabilia transported me back to my first World Cup

The free FIFA Museum is open every day of the World Cup at the iconic Rockefeller Center in New York

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Playing at a World Cup is unforgettable but it requires every ounce of your dedication

I savour the memory of playing for Brazil at the 2022 tournament – but it was a privilege that took effort

The Guardian - UK

Albert Breer’s Mailbag: Two Things the NFL Can Learn From the World Cup

The sky judge could someday prevent soccer-level flopping in football. Plus, Caleb Williams’s growth, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s struggles and more.

Sports Illustrated

When is the World Cup final?

World Cup 2026 will culminate in a glitzy showpiece final, the 104th match of the biggest-ever tournament

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Who is the referee for Curacao vs Ivory Coast?

Curacao face Ivory Coast looking to secure a fairy-tale qualification for the World Cup knockout stage

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The World Cup’s head-to-head tiebreaker has taken the sting out of the group stage but there’s a much bigger problem with the new format

FIFA’s fiddling has not fixed what wasn’t broken and World Cup purgatory is the result

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Ranked! The 15 greatest World Cup goals you’ve probably forgotten

The World Cup has produced so many memorable strikes that these jaw-dropping goals – taken from the last seven tournaments – don’t get the credit they deserve

France 24

South Africa write history while Neymar makes first appearance

After a disastrous start at the World Cup, Bafana Bafana have qualified for the knockout stage for the first-ever time. The squad beat South Korea 1-0 in their last group stage game to reach the Round of 32. Meanwhile superstar Neymar came in as a substitute for Brazil to the…

The National (Scotland)

What needs to happen in every remaining World Cup game for Scotland to qualify

Scotland’s hopes of going beyond the group stage in a major finals for the first time are hanging by a thread at the World Cup after a 3-0 defeat…

Sports Illustrated

Vinicius Junior Joins Brazil’s Pantheon of Greats With World Cup Record

The Brazilian’s record for his country has noticeably improved under Carlo Ancelotti.

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The Guardian - US

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Turkey v USA, TV channels & live stream Thursday 25 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Thursday 25 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

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Why are players scoring so many goals at the 2026 World Cup?

For the Golden Boot race leaders, it’s not even Gameweek 3 of the World Cup, yet the leading scorers sit on four, five goals — why?

The National (Scotland)

South Africa 1-0 South Korea: Shock win sees Group A final-day leapfrog

South Africa made history by reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time with a shock 1-0 win over South Korea.

Evening Standard

Ladbrokes World Cup betting offer: Back England at 66/1 to win the World Cup

Ladbrokes have boosted the odds on England going all the way at the 2026 World Cup

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 results: Mexico win all three games as Scotland on the edge of going home

Scotland faces a likely group stage exit from the World Cup after a 0-3 defeat to Brazil, leaving them in a precarious position dependent on other results. Goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi saw Switzerland beat hosts Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to top Group B. Co-hosts Mexico scored three…

Bangkok Post

South Africa stun South Korea, advance in second place from Group A

Thapelo Maseko's second-half goal lifted ⁠South Africa ⁠to a must-win 1-0 result against South Korea in their Group A finale in Guadalupe, Mexico, on Wednesday, sending Bafana Bafana to the World Cup knockout stage ‌for the first time.

The Conversation

Can you take last-minute sick leave or time off to watch the Socceroos? Here’s what the law says

On Friday at midday AEST, the Socceroos will take on Paraguay in their final group stage match at the World Cup.

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