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Canada first into last 16 as Stephen Eustáquio scores in stoppage time against South Africa
The Canada captain broke the goal drought in the 92nd minute for a 1-0 victory against South Africa

Kane and Bellingham produce goods but England need others to step up
The pair’s goals saw off Panama but Thomas Tuchel has problems at right-back and on the flanks for the last-32 tie against the DRC

Father figure Carlo Ancelotti will have a plan for Brazil. He always has a plan
For anyone outside the dressing room it is hard to predict what the Mister will do but he will be prepared for Japan on Monday

England’s right-back problems deepen with Jarell Quansah likely to miss DR Congo tie
Declan Rice will give England a boost by returning for Wednesday’s last-32 tie but Djed Spence is expected to have to fill in at right-back

‘We don’t want penalties’: Pickford backs England’s attacking approach
Jordan Pickford has enjoyed shootout success but believes his England side can deliver World Cup glory without penalties

Small-minded SFA must ditch parochial mentality if Scotland are to thrive
Search for a new coach after Steve Clarke’s shock resignation must look outside the country’s borders to avoid future World Cup disappointment

‘Street football on world stage’: Morocco and Netherlands face off in last-32 tie with a backstory
Moroccans began moving to the Netherlands in the 1960s, lending. the match in Mexico a feeling akin to ‘a derby’

World Cup 2026: England to face DRC, South Korea president blasts team – as it happened
England began preparing to face DR Congo in the last 32, Scotland’s Steve Clarke stepped down while Iran and South Korea went home

England muddle on and Clarke checks out as World Cup moves up a gear
In today’s Football Daily: England labour past Panama and Steve Clarke calls time on his Scotland tenure