There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas Drop thousands of Argentina fans into Texas for the World Cup and the debate is inevitable The Independent UK · Jun 27
It’s north v south in rugby’s big global gamble as Nations Championship begins For better or worse, the inaugural edition of the inter-hemisphere tournament launches with even more long-haul flights in a drive to attract greater interest The Guardian - UK · Jun 27
‘You’re history itself!’: how Arab World Cup commentators fuel fans’ passions Arabic’s rich history of poetry lends itself well to ‘beautiful commentary that … sounds like a love letter to football’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 27
Jordan vs. Argentina—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The Lionel Messi-inspired holders have already won Group J. Sports Illustrated · Jun 27
‘Nothing is impossible’: Cape Verde relishing World Cup date with Argentina The Cape Verde head coach, Bubista, said his team have ‘shown that nothing is impossible’ after his side secured a historic tie with Argentina in the last 32 The Guardian - UK · Jun 27
Bielsa takes the blame as Uruguay depart in a storm of spite and ill-discipline The head coach is an easy scapegoat but, while his legacy is secure, this has been a dire tournament for him and his side The Guardian - UK · Jun 27
World Cup fairytale continues for Cape Verde HOUSTON - World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey. Bangkok Post · Jun 27
Algeria vs. Austria—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups There’s scope for collusion when Algeria and Austria meet in Kansas City. Sports Illustrated · Jun 27
DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Only one of DR Congo or Uzbekistan can reach the knockout phase. Sports Illustrated · Jun 27
Spain and Cape Verde reach knockouts as Scotland handed World Cup lifeline Uruguay finished third in Group H and were dumped out of the tournament alongside Saudi Arabia The Independent UK · Jun 27
Colombia vs. Portugal—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Portugal‘s closing Group K fixture could be one of the tournament’s most exciting matches to date. Sports Illustrated · Jun 27
Will Mauricio Pochettino Stay With USMNT Beyond 2026 World Cup? U.S. Soccer wants the world-class Argentine manager to stay beyond the 2026 World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jun 27
Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for New Zealand v Belgium? New Zealand and Belgium's World Cup group finale has plenty on the line FourFourTwo · Jun 27
Cape Verde reach knockout stages on World Cup debut Cape Verde advanced to the knockout stages of the World Cup on their debut appearance following a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia on Friday night in Houston. Radio France Internationale · Jun 27
The Economic Times · Jun 27 FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting Cape Verde's incredible World Cup debut continues as they secured a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, propelling them into the knockout stages. This historic achievement, fueled by three group stage draws, sets them up for a monumental clash against Lionel Messi's Argentina. The island nation is one of the smallest…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27 Uruguay’s shock early exit ends with red card as Baena sends Spain through Álex Baena scored the only goal as Spain secured top spot in Group H and sent home a Uruguay side who had Agustín Canobbio sent off late on
FourFourTwo · Jun 27 Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for Egypt vs Iran? Egypt vs Iran is a battle for first place, and knockout football, in a tight Group G, but which pundits, commentators and presenters will compliment the event?
France 24 · Jun 27 Cape Verde take World Cup fairytale to knockout stage as Spain end Uruguay's run Cape Verde set up a historic showdown with reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey at the 2026 World Cup. Uruguay crashed out after goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's costly error handed Spain a 1-0 victory in Guadalajara, sending…
The Independent UK · Jun 27 Who could England play next after qualifying for World Cup knockout stages? England have qualified for the World Cup knockout stages after beating Panama to top their group
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27 Cape Verde’s World Cup fairytale continues after Saudi Arabia draw secures Argentina tie Cape Verde will face Argentina in the last 32 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia put them in the knockout stage on their World Cup debut
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27 England through to last 32 of the World Cup after Uruguay exit against Spain England’s last-32 place has been confirmed after Group H results ensured Thomas Tuchel’s side would, at worst, be one of the top eight third-placed teams
Sports Illustrated · Jun 27 New Zealand vs. Belgium—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats The 66th game of the 2026 World Cup will give Belgium a belated chance to impress.
FourFourTwo · Jun 27 Who is the referee for Egypt vs Iran? One side or the other still has a decent chance of making it into the next round - but not both
Sports Illustrated · Jun 27 Man Utd Midfielder’s World Cup Exit on Stretcher Sparks Transfer Fears This could be a major hurdle for Manchester United in the transfer market this summer.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 27 Croatia vs. Ghana—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups A first-ever meeting between Croatia and Ghana will prove decisive in Group L.