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Chancellor Merz: why his confusing X posts on Germany's World Cup exit

"You thrilled our country at this World Cup," wrote Chancellor Merz after the team’s exit – but reactions show he misread the mood. A second X post and his explanation for the debacle followed.

Euronews

World Cup 2026 R32 Portugal vs. Croatia Predictions and Picks

Portugal vs. Croatia at BMO Field on July 2. We back Portugal at -125 for a controlled, low-scoring win under 2.5 goals in the World Cup 2026 R32.

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Socceroos want to topple Pharaohs at set pieces

The Socceroos are yet to weaponise their set pieces at this World Cup and there is no better place to start than against Egypt in the knockouts.

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The World Cup is undressing the myth of Trump’s American homogeneity

A DHS social media post celebrating the USMNT overlooked the central truth of this World Cup: the game’s greatest tournament is powered by migration, not borders

The Guardian - US

Uruguay 0-1 Spain: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay crashed out after losing to the European champions

The Guardian - US

Sorry, but this World Cup debacle could be as good as it gets for ageing Scotland

Scotland's involvement in the World Cup has been desperately disappointing for the Tartan Army - but it could be as good as it gets for an…

The National (Scotland)

How content creators are bringing fans an added dimension to this World Cup

YouTubers reveal how they are challenging traditional broadcast coverage of the tournament with their own audience interaction

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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

Evening Standard

From offside to tiebreakers: World Cup questions you’re too afraid to ask

There's a lot to know about this World Cup, and there are no dumb questions

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - US

The lessons England must learn ahead of Panama decider

Three Lions toiled to a draw, but was it the perfect time for a reality check?

Evening Standard

Merlín the duck takes a trip to the stadium, but FIFA rules keep him out of Mexico match

A viral sensation from this World Cup, Merlín the duck was at Mexico City's stadium before the national team's match against the Czech Republic

The Independent UK

Jordan vs Argentina World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Argentina arrive at AT&T Stadium with five goals scored and none conceded. Find out why the margin of victory is the real bet in Group J.

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World Cup 2026: Ronaldo answers critics as Portugal get back on track

Cristiano Ronaldo responded to criticism in the best possible way on Tuesday against Uzbekistan (5–0). The 41-year-old striker scored twice to lead his country to their first victory in this World Cup.

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The Guardian - US

Panama 0-1 Croatia: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Ante Budimir’s second-half goal secured a vital victory for Croatia. Read Jeff Rueter’s minute-by-minute report

The Guardian - UK

Scotland aim to cast off their shackles against Brazil as history beckons

As Steve Clarke and his team prepare to take on Brazil and earn a place in the last 32, debate rages about their style

The Guardian - US

African teams have a point to prove at this World Cup. How are they faring?

There are twice as many teams from Caf at this World Cup than in 2022, but their results so far have been hit and miss

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Ecuador vs Germany World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Germany lead Group E with nine goals scored and Ecuador yet to find the net. Our pick is Germany to win at even money at MetLife Stadium.

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The Conversation

World Cup technology: from ref cams to AI analysts, cutting-edge research is changing the game

The men’s football World Cup presents a unique global opportunity to showcase new football technology – from boots and balls to digital systems designed to enhance both officiating accuracy and fan engagement.

The Guardian - UK

Maybe this World Cup will bring the best out of the US, not the worst

Tournament could hold up a useful hand mirror to the isolationism and divisiveness of Trump’s joint-hosts

Radio France Internationale

World Cup's carbon footprint under scrutiny as Fifa boss racks up air miles

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been a busy man at this World Cup but his unquenchable thirst to pack in as many matches as possible is causing unrest among environmentalists who are questioning his indifference to climate change.

The Independent UK

From Balogun to Bouaddi: World Cup players face tough choice of national allegiance

Dozens, if not hundreds, of players at this World Cup are playing for a country other than the one in which they were born

The Independent UK

The irony of a World Cup in Trump’s America? The most multinational tournament of all-time

WORLD CUP 2026: After the first round of group games provide moments of high euphoria for minnow countries, Miguel Delaney takes a look at why, this time, smaller countries are benefiting from western European wealth

The Guardian - US

World Cup schedule today: How to watch England v Croatia, TV channels & live stream Wednesday 17 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Wednesday 17 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - US

Could Asian teams be catching up with Europe at this World Cup?

If there were a shift in world football power, it may look something like the impressive results from South Korea, Japan, Qatar and Australia

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