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Deschamps hopes France’s ‘capacity for danger’ continues in Sweden World Cup test
The France head coach, whose side play Sweden in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Tuesday, said: ‘We’ve been labelled as favourites … we are confident’
Brazil into last 16 as Martinelli strikes in stoppage time to break Japan hearts
Japan took the lead in the first half but Casemiro equalised with a header and Gabriel Martinelli scored in stoppage time as Brazil won 2-1
USA say they are ready for surprises from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tim Ream said he isn’t feeling additional pressure for the knockout round match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday
Canada see off South Africa but fail to quench our endless World Cup thirst
In today’s Football Daily: A slow-burning start to the knockout stages, Don Carlo and an ode to Steve Clarke
World Cup 2026: Clarke says ‘right time to step away’ from Scotland job, plus Brazil v Japan buildup – as it happened
Our writers had all the latest news as we looked back at Canada’s win over South Africa and previewed the upcoming last 32 matches
Socceroos fans swap football for cricket as Australian players descend on Oakland
Major League Cricket featuring Steve Smith and Peter Siddle arrives in town to the delight of travelling World Cup fans filling time before last 32
Follow Pep and find scoring options: Maresca’s Manchester City in-tray
New manager Enzo Maresca needs to gain true backing from Manchester City hierarchy by stepping out from Pep Guardiola’s shadow
What hosting the World Cup means for Canadian soccer: ‘The stakes are absolutely massive’
Of the trio of World Cup hosts, only Canada is hosting the tournament for the first time – local soccer officials hope it can be transformative
The World Cup’s two competing realities: brilliant action and off-field injustices
All of the critiques of this tournament have proven valid and warranted, even as the action on the pitch has delighted