Gonçalo Ramos scored the decisive header in Portugal's 2-1 World Cup Round of 32 win over Croatia, turning a limited 46-minute shift into a knockout-round statement amid a demanding tournament schedule.
In 2026 World Cup Group L, England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium. Jude Bellingham scored and assisted, earning a 9.3 ScoreZ rating before being substituted in the 71st minute; both teams broke the deadlock in the second half.
In his World Cup column, Netherlands goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek looks back on the Oranje's match against Tunisia, analyzing rotation controversy, card-avoidance strategies for key players, and how efficiency and luck together shaped the outcome against a low block.
In England's final World Cup group-stage match against Panama, Tuchel is expected to make five changes to the starting lineup. Rice will be rested, James is ruled out through injury, and Rashford and Saka could both earn their first starts of the tournament.
France's Dembélé scored a first-half hat-trick. Norway manager Solskjær still praised his substitutes' attacking display after rotating ten starters, and explained why he rested key players including Haaland to focus fully on the Round of 16 clash with Ivory Coast.
The United States beat Australia 2-0, opening the World Cup with two straight wins while conceding just one goal, as Berhalter rotated his front line with Pulišić sidelined.
The United States scored twice in the first half to defeat Australia and clinch a Round of 32 berth. Popovich acknowledged the starting lineup adjustments fell short, while the Socceroos must draw with Paraguay in their final group-stage match.
As Argentina prepare for their second match against Austria, the battle between Lautaro and Álvarez for a starting spot has become the focus, with Scaloni potentially set to reshuffle his forward line.
After England's four-goal World Cup opening win over Croatia, Tuchel is expected to tweak his starting lineup against Ghana, with Guehi in line to come into the XI.
South Korea made 10 changes and beat El Salvador 1-0 in a friendly, with Lee Dong-gyeong scoring in the 57th minute; Son Heung-min came on as a substitute but could not extend the lead.
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