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McGinn strike beats Haiti as Scotland enjoy dream World Cup return
John McGinn scored Scotland's first World Cup goal for 28 years to ensure a winning start in Group C.
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James Harden arrest complicates contract extension talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers
The arrest of veteran guard James Harden on a weapon charge threatens to derail his expected contract extension negotiations with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Has Vinicius Jr brilliance just papered over the Brazilian cracks?
Vinicius Jr scores a wonder goal to rescue his side but Brazil's performance against Morocco raises more questions than answers.
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Nikola Topic returns to the sidelines after offseason back surgery
After a successful lumbar microdiscectomy, Oklahoma City Thunder playmaker Nikola Topic is likely out for the upcoming Summer League action.
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McGinn gives Scotland the lead against Haiti
John McGinn puts Scotland 1-0 up against Haiti in their Group C opener at the Boston Stadium.
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'Just listen to this!' - Scotland are back at the World Cup after 28 years
Scotland's players and fans sing Flower of Scotland at a World Cup for the first time in 28 years before their match against Haiti at the Boston Stadium.
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Rate the players as Scotland face Haiti
Rate the Scotland and Haiti players out of 10 below and come back X minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
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Spectacular Vinicius Jr goal earns Brazil draw against Morocco
Vinicius Jr scores a spectacular solo goal to earn a draw for five-time winners Brazil against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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Brazil forced to settle for Morocco draw despite Vinicius stunner
Vinicius Junior scored a stunner as Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw with enterprising Morocco in their Group C opener.
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Vinicius Jr scores 'lightning bolt' equaliser for Brazil
Brazil's Vinicius Jr fires home a "lightning bolt" of a strike to level up the scores in against Morocco in their Group C match in the 2026 World Cup.
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Saibari's 'clinical' finish gives Morocco the lead over Brazil
Morocco's Ismael Saibari fires his side into the lead against Brazil with a clinical finish in the 21st minute of their Group C match at the 2026 World Cup.
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Was this offside? Fifa under pressure to release VAR images
There have been calls for Fifa to release the VAR images after a potential - and controversial - offside call during Qatar's World Cup draw with Switzerland.
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Papers: Carrick open to Rashford Man Utd return
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...
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Switzerland stunned by late Qatar equaliser
Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi scores a stoppage-time equaliser to earn his country their first ever World Cup point against Switzerland in San Francisco.
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Khoukhi heads home late equaliser for Qatar against Switzerland
Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi heads home an equaliser in added on time as his side earn their first ever World Cup point against Switzerland in San Francisco.
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Was there an offside in build up to Switzerland penalty?
Breel Embolo puts Switzerland 1-0 up against Qatar from the penalty spot, after the Swiss were awarded a penalty with Remo Freuler appearing to be offside before he was f...
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Arsenal and Liverpool chase Barcola - Sunday's gossip
Arsenal and Liverpool are among Bradley Barcola's suitors, Brighton reject Coventry's Carl Rushworth bid, Bayern Munich might beat Barcelona to Marcus Rashford, plus more...
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Barça doesn’t miss against La Laguna Tenerife and qualifies for Liga Endesa finals
With a great performance from Will Clyburn and good minutes from Willy Hernangómez and Kevin Punter, the Blaugrana quickly sealed the series.
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Rangers to hold talks with Hearts' McInnes over replacing Röhl
Rangers will hold talks with Derek McInnes about replacing Danny Röhl.
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Watch: Countdown to Kick-Off in Boston
All the build-up and excitement as Scotland prepare for their first World Cup in 28 years.
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