newsWhat did we learn from England’s draw against Ghana?
England’s draw with Ghana cooled the World Cup hype, but it did not destroy Thomas Tuchel’s plan. It simply exposed the questions he must now answer.
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newsNeymar’s emotional Brazil return adds new fire to World Cup knockout charge
Neymar’s long-awaited return for Brazil brought emotion, relief and fresh intrigue to the World Cup, as the Seleção moved into the knockout rounds with Vinícius Júnior now carrying
analysisWorld Cup 2026: Scotland fall flat; USA into knockouts; Turkey’s tears and Almíron’s red for covering mouth – live
Day nine of the World Cup 2026 brings a look back at Antonin Panenka's iconic 1976 penalty and its enduring legacy, alongside a critical analysis of the tactical impact and fairness concerns surrounding the tournament's new hydration breaks.