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• Roy Keane rips into Belgium after 'rubbish' Iran draw - while former stars calls out Kevin De Bruyne and co. as they risk early World Cup exit21 June 2026, 11:19 pm
  Belgium were denied by a string of impressive saves by goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand and had defender Nathan Ngoy sent off in a disappointing outing.
  
• Uruguay vs Cape Verde LIVE: Agustin Canobbio breaks minnows' hearts as South Americans come from behind to lead at half-time21 June 2026, 11:18 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates as Uruguay take on Cape Verde in Group H at the Miami Stadium. 
  
• Iran defy World Cup chaos to draw with toothless Belgium after Nathan Ngoy red card... with 'oppressed' team dreaming of knockout stages21 June 2026, 11:05 pm
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES: Despite all the turmoil and trouble, Iran are unbeaten in Group G and still in with a shot of making the knockout rounds.
  
• Jack Hendry hopes history repeats itself against Neymar as Scotland get ready for wild card in the Brazil pack21 June 2026, 10:57 pm
  Even for a nation which sees football as being every bit as important as fresh air and running water, there's an added sense of excitement about Brazil as they descend upon Miami.
  
• Nothing to fear! Scotland backed to stand strong against Brazil's big guns in crucial World Cup decider21 June 2026, 10:47 pm
  Steven Naismith last night backed Scotland not to get spooked by the sight of Brazil.
  
• How a small town in Kansas has embraced the Algerian team as its own... while human rights protests back home mar World Cup progress21 June 2026, 10:26 pm
  The feel-good story of a town and a team comes at a complex time for Algeria. More than 5,000 miles from the World Cup, human rights advocates say, authorities have been cracking down on protests.
  
• Belgium vs Iran - World Cup Group G RECAP: Red Devils HELD in blow to their hopes of reaching the knockouts21 June 2026, 9:58 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as Belgium take on Iran in Group G at the Los Angeles Stadium.
  
• Spain get their swagger back after Cape Verde slip-up as Lamine Yamal gets off the mark at World Cup with goal in 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia21 June 2026, 8:53 pm
  OLIVER SALT IN ATLANTA: Six days ago Spain sleepwalked to humiliation in Atlanta when they failed to breach the defense of Cape Verde. Almost a week later they proved that was just a blip.
  
• Emma Hayes pays heartfelt tribute to her late father on his 85th birthday as she reveals poignant message on her shirt during World Cup coverage21 June 2026, 8:40 pm
  The 49-year-old is the broadcaster's tactical expert for the World Cup - but took a moment away from her analysis to remember Sid on what would have been his 85th birthday.
  
• Declan Rice reveals he is battling injury 'pain' for England at the World Cup after playing 'obscene' amount of games for Arsenal21 June 2026, 8:18 pm
  The Arsenal midfielder was taken off in the 72nd minute of England's 4-2 win over Croatia last Wednesday and there was concern over his condition.
  
• Leeds United in £20m move for Southampton star21 June 2026, 8:02 pm
  Leeds, who are also pursuing free agent Julian Brandt, and Fulham forward Harry Wilson who is also out of contract, are looking to add depth and quality to their squad.
  
• Man with ties to Iran's national guard tried to enter US with World Cup team, Markwayne Mullin reveals21 June 2026, 8:01 pm
  A man linked directly with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attempted to enter the United States with the Iranian soccer, according to one official.
  
• Revealed: How England's next World Cup opponents plan to stop Thomas Tuchel's men after impressive win over Croatia21 June 2026, 7:51 pm
  Declan Rice's deliveries and Anthony Barry's playbook were a key aspect of the 4-2 victory over Croatia last week and their next Group L opponents are mindful of the problems caused.
  
• World Cup row erupts over Man City player who plans to abandon his team in knockouts for birth of his first child21 June 2026, 7:38 pm
  Speaking earlier this week, the Man City star told reporters he would return home to support his partner even if Belgium remain in the World Cup at that point.
  
• Roy Keane recites famous 'it's his job' line as he claims praise for Thomas Tuchel's half-time team-talk was an 'overreaction'21 June 2026, 7:31 pm
  Roy Keane has become synonymous with the phrase 'it's his job' and the Manchester United legend recited that line once again on Sunday.