Month: June 2026

Marsch hungry for giant-killing after leading Canada to historic World Cup win

Jesse Marsch is delighted that his Canada team will get the chance to “go after a giant” next, following their historic win over South Africa in the World Cup round of 32. Captain Stephen Eustaquio scored a brilliant winning goal…

Neymar can ‘shut the mouths’ of his critics at World Cup, says Brazil icon Ronaldo

Neymar remains the best match-winner in Brazil’s squad and can “shut the mouths” of his critics by carrying them through the knockout stages of the World Cup. That is the belief of the Selecao’s former World Cup-winning striker Ronaldo Nazario,…

Knee ligament injury confirmed for Ugarte

Uruguay and Manchester United have confirmed Manuel Ugarte has sustained a knee ligament injury, though the extent of his lay-off is not yet clear. Ugarte had to be taken off during Uruguay’s 1-0 loss to Spain on Friday. That defeat…

Five Biggest Impressions After the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage

The first and most striking impression from the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is simple: this is a fundamentally different tournament. With 48 teams, 12 groups, and a new Round of 32, the scale alone has reshaped the competition….

Brazil vs Japan 7/1 Bet Builder Tips

With all eyes falling on Houston on Monday night, Brazil will meet Japan as the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 officially gets underway. Roaring their way to the knockout stage this summer and not really having to get out…

Prediction: Brazil vs Japan – SoccerNews

A fixture set to capture global attention, Brazil and Japan meet in one of the standout ties of the World Cup’s round of 32 on Monday evening at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Group C winners take on the runners-up…

Prediction: Brazil vs Japan | SoccerNews

Two camps who will get their respective World Cup knockout stage adventures underway on Monday night, Brazil will meet Japan in Houston. With the 2026 World Cup knockout stage now getting underway, there are a host of eye-catching betting promotions…

Japan prepared for their biggest-ever World Cup tie as Brazil test awaits

Japan’s World Cup round-of-32 tie against Brazil on Monday will be the biggest match in the Samurai Blue’s tournament history, believes Tsuneyasu Miyamoto. Miyamoto, who captained Japan at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, the former on home soil, has…

Anderson’s Man City move could be ‘sorted’ in coming days, says Tuchel

Elliot Anderson’s move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City should be completed in the next two days, England boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed. Anderson has emerged as a key target for City as they prepare to enter the post-Pep Guardiola…

Clarke ranks ‘0-0 win’ against England among his Scotland highlights

Steve Clarke says guiding Scotland to a “0-0 win” against England at Euro 2020 was one of the highlights of his seven-year tenure with the team, which ended on Saturday. Clarke stepped down in the wake of Scotland’s group-stage exit…