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World Cup 2026 round-up
Panama vs England
England booked their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup as the group winners, with a 2-0 win over Panama earlier. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for the Three Lions and Harry Kane added the second of the game.
FT: Panama 0-2 England (Pictures via ITV Sport)
Croatia vs Ghana
Croatia picked up a thrilling 2-1 win over Ghana as both teams booked their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup. Petar Sucic opened the scoring from long range for Croatia. Ghana levelled through Derrick Luckassen, and Nikola Vlasic headed in the winner from a corner.
FT: Croatia 2-1 Ghana (Pictures via ITV Sport)
Jordan vs Argentina
Argentina have booked their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a convincing victory against Jordan. Giovani Lo Celso open the scoring with an outstanding free kick and Lautaro Martinez doubled the advantage from the penalty spot.
Lionel Messi came on in the second half to the third goal of the game for Argentina with a free kick. Musa Al-Taamari scored a consolation goal for Jordan.
FT: Jordan 1-3 Argentina (Pictures via ITV Sport and Fox Sports)
Colombia vs Portugal
Colombia and Portugal have both booked their place in the knockout round of the World Cup with a goalless draw earlier. Colombia qualify as the group winners with Portugal in second place.
FT: Colombia 0-0 Portugal
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan
DR Congo have booked their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup with an outstanding win over Uzbekistan. Eldor Shomudorov handed Uzbekistan an early lead with an outstanding strike, but DR Congo bounced back with late goals in the second half from Yoane Wissa (brace) and Fiston Mayele.
FT: DR Congo 1-3 Uzbekistan (Pictures via Fox Sports)
Algeria vs Austria
Algeria and Austria played out a six-goal thriller, with both teams advancing to the knockout rounds of the World Cup.
Marko Arnautovic opened the scoring for Austria, but Rafik Belghali scored an outstanding solo goal to bring Algeria on level terms. Marcel Sabitzer put Austria in the lead once again, but Riyad Mahrez turned the tables with a brace.
Sasa Kalajdzic scored in stoppage to secure a draw for Austria.
FT: DR Austria 3-3 Algeria (Pictures via Fox Sports)
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Arsenal
Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring the situation of Curtis Jones at Liverpool. (Lewis Steele)
Arsenal are interested in selling the Mexican international playmaker Gilberto Mora. (El Universal)
Christian Norgaard could be on his way out of Arsenal this summer, with Crystal Palace interested in him. (SportsBoom)
Arsenal are interested in signing the AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone. (Il Messaggero)
Barcelona
Maxi Rodriguez has urged Atletico Madrid and Barcelona to find a solution for Julian Alvarez. (Marca)
“I don’t know the exact situation. Everyone is always going to look after their own interests. The best thing is for a solution to be reached. Fans always want what’s best for their club, and Julián will want what’s best for himself. These situations have to be handled responsibly. But I can’t really comment because I don’t know the full picture.”
Barcelona are interested in signing the Club Brugge winger Jesse Bisiwu. (Mundo Deportivo)
Barcelona could make a move for the Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi if they failed to sign Julian Alvarez. (Sport)
Chelsea
Chelsea are eyeing up a move for the AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. (CaughtOffside)
Chelsea are hoping to sign the Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka. (Fabrizio Romano)
Como have submitted a £22 million offer to sign the first style Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. (Ben Jacobs)
Chelsea are interested in signing the PSG midfielder Fabian Ruiz as a replacement for Enzo Fernandez. (Fichajes)
Chelsea are hoping to compete with Arsenal for the AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone. (Il Messaggero)
Liverpool
Liverpool have met with the representatives of LOSC Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi regarding a potential move. (Indy Kaila)
Virgil van Dijk could be on his way out of Liverpool soon, according to a football agent. (Oggi Sport Notizie)
Manchester United
Manchester United are determined to sign the West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, and personal terms will not be an issue. (Florian Plettenberg)
Manchester United are currently in advanced talks to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. (Ben Jacobs)
Manchester United have sent Scouts to watch the Uruguay defender Maxi Araujo in action during the World Cup. (Record)
Manchester United are hoping to sign the Mexican international midfielder Gilberto Mora. (El Universal)
Manchester United have made contact to sign the Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha. (Sky Germany)
Real Madrid
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has been linked with Liverpool this summer, but he would prefer to join Real Madrid. (El Debate)
Real Madrid are looking to sign Nico Paz in a €80 million deal in the summer of 2027. (Guillermo Rai)
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham are currently in advanced talks to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. (Ben Jacobs)
Sandro Tonali has promised Roberto De Zerbi that he will join Tottenham Hotspur this summer. (Gianluca Di Marzio)