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A television presenter has resigned after falsely reporting that the father of Lionel Messi had died during Argentina's first World Cup game. pic.twitter.com/Sf6o0fP8pB
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 20, 2026
A television presenter has resigned after falsely reporting that the father of Lionel Messi had died during Argentina’s first World Cup game.
Here we go! Casemiro’s heading to Inter Miami. Fabrizio Romano confirms all parties have reached full agreement — just the signing and official announcement left. The Brazilian midfielder is buzzing to team up with Lionel Messi as MLS becomes his next big move after Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Brazil scored three against Haiti to keep it civil. Matheus Cunha scored a brace with Vinicius Junior completing the scoring giving Brazil their edge in qualifying for knockout phases.
Türkiye have been eliminated and won’t be progressing to the next stage after a 1-0 loss to Paraguay who had a red card. This would surely cause consternation for The Crescent Stars in their hope to revive football in Eastern Europe
Scotland are on the brink after conceding an early goal, Ismael Saibari scored making the job harder for them while settling Moroccan nerves Their standings mean they need to show out against Brazil to have any hope of qualifying for the next stage and making history.
Folarin Balogun and Alex Freeman took center stage as the USA dismantled Australia with Alex Freeman scoring to put the game out of reach in an emphatic display for the Americans.
Americans would be hoping their team does well in this co-hosted event and their dominant win against Australia should give them confidence to go for their best ever World Cup finish
Achraf Hakimi was loudly booed by Scotland fans during Morocco’s 1-0 World Cup win at Gillette Stadium.
The hostile reception followed confirmation the Paris Saint-Germain defender will stand trial over alleged rape charges, which he denies. Ismael Saibari’s early goal secured victory and moved Morocco closer to the knockout stage, according to GOAL.
The Atlas Lions now need one point.
96 years in the making. Mauricio Pochettino’s USA have done what no American side has since 1930 — won back-to-back World Cup matches. The Argentine boss matches a feat last seen under Robert Millar at the very first tournament. Confidence is sky-high in the US camp as they eye a deep run on home soil. History, rewritten.
Summerville’s West Ham exit looks done deal — the question is just where next. Fabrizio Romano says Manchester United have been told his valuation and slapped him on their shortlist. Other Premier League clubs are circling too, while PSG’s interest hinges on the Barcola-Diomande situation. The Dutch winger is fast becoming one of the summer’s hottest names. Watch this space.
Clarke’s Gamble Pays Off for Scotland’s Heart
Scotland’s coach Steve Clarke, often criticized for caution, transformed into a daring strategist in Boston. He unleashed attackers late in the game against Morocco, turning a dominant Moroccan performance into panic. Despite a narrow 1-0 loss, the result offers a valuable boost to Scotland’s World Cup knockout hopes, showcasing their resilience and battling spirit.
Scotland’s World Cup Puzzle
Third-Place Hopes After Morocco Loss
Scotland’s World Cup journey involves complex qualification scenarios after a defeat by Morocco. Fans are grappling with “mental gymnastics,” unsure which results will best aid their team. Their path likely involves qualifying as one of the eight best third-placed teams, a challenge demanding statistical insight.
Cunha’s Double Seals Haiti’s World Cup Exit
Matheus Cunha scored two goals for Brazil, leading them to a comfortable win over Haiti. This victory unfortunately means Haiti is the first team eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. The Manchester United forward’s decisive performance ensures Brazil’s strong run continues in the qualifiers.
Red Card for Covered Mouth!
Almiron Makes History!
Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron, 32, made World Cup history in San Francisco, becoming the first player sent off for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent. During the match against Turkey, Almiron obscured his mouth, leading to Turkey’s Mert Muldur alerting an official. VAR confirmed the red card for the former Newcastle United winger. Paraguay won 1-0.