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The Australian men's football team will make major lineup changes against Paraguay, with key winger Mathew Leckie confirmed out with a hamstring injury. The assistant coach indicated multiple starting changes but said they have not been finalised. A win or draw would secure second place in Group D and advancement. Domestically, there are calls for Irankunda and others to start, but the coaching staff must weigh physical, mental and tactical factors. The team has made clear they will go all out for the win and not settle for a draw.

2026 World Cup Group K consists of Portugal, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uzbekistan. Led by Cristiano Ronaldo chasing records, Portugal headlines the group, while Colombia brings stability, debutants Uzbekistan are coached by Cannavaro, and DR Congo returns to the World Cup stage.

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has been ruled out of the crucial World Cup Group I match against Iraq after suffering a left knee injury in the defeat to Norway. Medical assessments confirmed he cannot recover in time, with reports suggesting a possible medial ligament issue. His absence comes as Senegal sit on zero points after two losses, leaving their hopes of reaching the knockout stage in a precarious position.

Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0 in the second round of Group K, with Munoz scoring the winner despite having multiple goals disallowed. The team secured two consecutive wins to advance early and will face Portugal in the final round for the group top spot.

England were held to a 0-0 home draw by Ghana in World Cup qualifying, with Tuchel's two starting lineup changes having limited effect. The team's attack was lackluster, with many players earning low ratings. Anderson was the best performer but still could not break the deadlock, raising questions about the overall form.

Atletico Madrid has firmly rejected any sale of Julian Alvarez to Barcelona or other clubs, while accusing Barcelona of improper contact and considering a FIFA complaint. Alvarez has expressed a desire to leave, but the club insists he remains under contract and is not for sale, intensifying an ongoing high-profile transfer dispute.

In the second round of World Cup Group L, Croatia beat Panama 1-0, with Ante Budimir scoring the only goal after coming off the bench. The victory earned them three points and sent Panama to back-to-back losses and an early elimination.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has allowed Iran's national team to enter the United States two days before its Seattle match against Egypt, though the squad must depart immediately afterward. Iran has criticized travel and visa restrictions for disrupting preparations, while U.S. officials maintain they have acted fairly and provided the necessary support for the team's participation.

England dominated possession with nearly 80% but failed to register a shot on target as Harry Kane missed an open goal in the 86th minute, resulting in a 0-0 draw with Ghana in the second round of Group L at the 2026 World Cup, missing a chance to secure early qualification.

In the second round of Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 to book their spot in the Round of 16 with a game to spare. Cristiano Ronaldo scored in both halves to complete a brace, becoming the first player in history to score at six consecutive World Cups. His second goal brought his World Cup tally to 10, surpassing Eusebio as Portugal's all-time top scorer at the tournament. Nuno Mendes added a direct free kick, while goals from an Uzbekistan own goal and a late Rafael Leao strike completed the rout.

Pulisic rejoins full training after recovering from a left calf injury, boosting USMNT morale. Midfielder Roldan is being evaluated daily for a muscle strain, while Adams may be rested due to yellow card accumulation. Pulisic's return and the team's group-topping position have infused the squad with confidence, with Zendejas praising team cohesion and Balogun marveling at unprecedented fan support.

In the second round of World Cup Group J, Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 for their first win. Jordan's Nizar opened the scoring, but Mahrez assisted Benbouali for a header equalizer in the second half, followed by Gouiri's rebound winner. Jordan remains pointless and bottom after two losses, while Algeria, with 1 win and 1 loss, rises to third and keeps their knockout hopes alive.

Norway defeated Senegal 3–2 in a tightly contested Group I World Cup match, with Haaland scoring twice and Odegaard providing a key assist. Despite goals from Ismaila Sarr and a late push from Senegal, Norway held on to secure early qualification for the knockout stage.

Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in the second round of World Cup Group J, securing early advancement. After missing an early penalty, Messi scored twice to become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, while also extending his scoring streak to six consecutive World Cup matches. Lautaro won a penalty, and Martinez made key saves to preserve the win. Argentina will face Jordan in their final group match.

Lionel Messi missed an early penalty but responded with two goals to lead Argentina to a 2-0 win over Austria, setting a new all-time World Cup scoring record. The victory secured Argentina’s top spot in Group J and a place in the Round of 16. Messi said the penalty miss was frustrating but emphasized that winning and team objectives mattered most.

France beats Iraq 3-0 in Group I of the World Cup; Mbappe scores twice to move to second on the all-time World Cup scorers list, while Dembele nets his first World Cup goal. The win secures France's early advancement to the knockout stage, with Norway awaiting in the final group match.

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.