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Norway faces Senegal in a pivotal Group I clash, with both teams announcing their starting lineups. Norway, featuring Haaland and Odegaard in a 4-3-3 formation, aims to secure an early knockout stage spot with a win, while Senegal, led by Mane and Mendy in a 4-2-3-1 setup, faces a must-win scenario to avoid elimination.

Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in their second Group J match at the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi scoring twice despite missing an early penalty. His goals set a new all-time World Cup scoring record as Argentina secured early qualification for the knockout stage.

In the second round of Group J at the 2026 World Cup, Argentina faced Austria. Messi missed a penalty early on but later scored a tap-in in the 39th minute for his 17th World Cup goal, surpassing Klose as the all-time top scorer, giving Argentina a 1-0 halftime lead.

Austrian defender Stefan Posch, who suffered a jaw fracture in the World Cup opener, has completed full training with a custom protective jaw guard and is confirmed to play against Argentina on Monday. Coach Ralf Rangnick confirmed that Posch does not require surgery and is in the same competitive condition as his teammates. Posch, initially feared to miss the rest of the tournament, will now face the defending champions with the team.

Spain's only World Cup title came in 2010 with a 1-0 extra-time win over the Netherlands, making them the first European champion outside Europe. The team has 17 appearances, a record of 32W-18L-19D, and a +37 goal difference. Casillas holds 17 appearances, Villa leads with 9 goals. Recent exits include penalty losses in 2022 and 2018. Spain will co-host the 2030 World Cup.

Egypt achieved a historic 3-1 comeback victory over New Zealand in Group G's second round, securing their first World Cup win ever. After trailing at halftime, Egypt scored three goals in the second half, with Mohamed Salah contributing a goal and an assist, while Qiku and Trezeguet also found the net. Egypt now tops the group with 4 points, while New Zealand remains bottom with 1 point.

Saka returned to full training on Sunday, preparing for England's crucial World Cup match against Ghana. He missed some matches due to an Achilles injury and trained individually on Saturday. Manager Tuchel indicated he may start in the final group match against Panama and emphasized his core role. Saka is following a load management plan and played 18 minutes as a substitute against Croatia. England will then face Panama.

Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in a World Cup Group H match, with 18-year-old star Yamal opening the scoring at 18 years and 343 days to become one of the youngest goalscorers in World Cup history. The coach's tactical changes paid off, with Oyarzabal scoring a brace and winning MVP. Spain dominated possession with 66.6%, showcasing their title credentials.

Cape Verde secured a stunning 2-2 draw with Uruguay in World Cup Group H. Pina's free-kick was Cape Verde's first-ever World Cup goal. Uruguay led 2-1 through Maxi Araujo and Canobbio, but goalkeeper Muslera's error gifted Varela an equalizer. Both teams now have two draws.

World Cup Group G second round: Belgium 0-0 Iran. Lukaku booked early, Iran goal ruled offside. N'Goy sent off in second half. Ten-man Belgium's attack faltered; De Bruyne and others missed chances. Iran's counters also fruitless. After the draw, Belgium sits second in the group with two draws, while Iran tops the group with two points.

Spain produced a dominant 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Group H of the 2026 World Cup, with Lamine Yamal scoring to end his drought and Oyarzabal netting a hat-trick in a rapid first-half surge. Spain controlled the match with overwhelming possession and chances before an own goal in the second half sealed a comprehensive win, setting up a next clash with Uruguay.

In the historic 1000th World Cup match, Japan dominated Tunisia 4-0, powered by Ayase Ueda's two goals and an assist, along with early strikes from Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito. Japan moved up to second in Group F with 4 points, while Tunisia, with 0 points, was eliminated.

England midfielder Declan Rice has become the core of the team's set-piece tactics. His precise delivery at Arsenal helped the club challenge for the title and return to the Champions League final. In England's World Cup opener, he assisted Harry Kane from a corner. Rice says he has built confidence and expects to create threats every time he takes a set piece, promising fans more memorable moments ahead.

Ivory Coast coach Fae remains confident the team can reach the World Cup semifinals after a 2-1 loss to Germany, emulating Morocco's 2022 feat. With an opening win over Ecuador, Ivory Coast still holds the initiative; avoiding defeat against Curacao in the final group match secures advancement. Fae praised the team's performance and emphasized learning from the experience to move forward.

Tunisia vs Japan World Cup must-win match lineups revealed: Renard switches to 4-2-3-1, changes goalkeeper to Dahmen; Moriyasu sticks with 3-4-2-1, star Kubo out injured. In this key Group F clash, Tunisia faces elimination with a loss, while Japan's situation becomes critical if they fail to win.

Belgium face Iran on Sunday with winger Doku ruled out due to respiratory issues. He had previously indicated he might leave if his wife gives birth in early July. After a draw with Egypt, Belgium need a win against Iran to keep group stage hopes alive, with New Zealand in the final match. A potential last-16 clash with the USA looms on July 6.

Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1, with substitute Undav scoring a brace in the second half to secure a spot in the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2014. Neuer set a record for most appearances by a goalkeeper. Ivory Coast took the lead through Kessie, but Germany had two first-half goals disallowed. In the final group round, Germany faces Ecuador.

Cape Verde, buoyed by a draw against Spain, face two-time champions Uruguay with coach urging the team to exceed limits. Goalkeeper Vozinha kept a clean sheet; his mother obtained a visa waiver to watch the match. The team aims to advance from Group H, embodying fearlessness and unity.

Ecuador and Curacao have announced their starting lineups for a highly anticipated but lopsided World Cup encounter, with Ecuador heavily favored to win.

In the second Group E match of the World Cup group stage, Germany rallied from behind to win 2-1 against Ivory Coast, with substitute Undav scoring twice in the second half to secure a second consecutive victory and early progression. Ivory Coast took the lead through Kessie's rebound in the first half, but Germany had two goals disallowed before Undav's decisive brace turned the game around.