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• Netherlands vs Morocco - World Cup last 32 LIVE: Issa Diop's late header takes game into extra time after emotional Cody Gakpo netted days after he and his partner suffered a miscarriage30 June 2026, 3:11 am
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Netherlands take on Morocco in the last 32 of the World Cup in Guadalupe.
  
• Socceroos star Cristian Volpato reveals the shattering rejections that left him in tears just before he turned his back on Australia30 June 2026, 2:22 am
  The 22-year-old's parents sold their home and shop so he could head overseas to realise his potential.
  
• Japanese World Cup fan goes viral with epic meltdown after their heartbreaking elimination by Brazil... but is all as it seems?30 June 2026, 2:16 am
  A Japan soccer fan's agony has gone viral after his home nation lost a heartbreaker against Brazil in the World Cup. But is all as it seems?
  
• Julian Nagelsmann refuses to quit as Germany manager amid calls for Jurgen Klopp to replace him after humiliating World Cup exit to Paraguay30 June 2026, 1:31 am
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN BOSTON: Julian Nagelsmann insists the German FA will have to sack him if they want a new manager after his side's feeble exit from the World Cup.
  
• Why Bukayo Saka can fix England's right back crisis, the subtle tweak that can get the best out of Declan Rice and why Marcus Rashford's critics are wrong: Our experts pick their teams to beat DR Congo30 June 2026, 1:00 am
  Did Bukayo Saka do enough to prove his fitness over Noni Madueke? Will Marcus Rashford retain his place? Does Jude Bellingham stay as a No 8? And how do England fill the hole at right back?
  
• Mum is hailed a hero for saving teen soccer player's life after she collapsed on the field in distressing scenes30 June 2026, 12:53 am
  The horrific incident occurred on Sunday at Lynwood Park, near Campbelltown in Sydney's south-west.
  
• Germany are OUT of the World Cup! Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade miss crucial penalties as Paraguay produce shock of the tournament to reach last-1630 June 2026, 12:32 am
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT BOSTON STADIUM: For Germany, this was diabolical. This was bleak. This was a powerhouse nation up against a minnow and the minnow won.
  
• Why the World Cup knockout match against Egypt is very personal for three Socceroos stars30 June 2026, 12:16 am
  Three members of Australia's World Cup squad have been handed the opportunity to avenge the pain inflicted by Egypt in tournaments gone by.
  
• Brazil 2-1 Japan: Carlo Ancelotti's side prevail despite Casemiro's first-half horror show - but this team remains a pale imitation of greats of yesteryear30 June 2026, 12:14 am
  IAN HERBERT IN HOUSTON: A moment of such sweet iridescence at the end would have had the old Brazilian samba legends smiling and nodding with quiet satisfaction.
  
• Germany vs Paraguay - World Cup last 32 RECAP: Julian Nagelsmann's side are dumped out as they lose penalty shootout to South Americans in surprise of the tournament so far30 June 2026, 12:10 am
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Germany take on Paraguay in the last 32 of the World Cup in Boston.
  
• Former Premier League cult hero fails to qualify for The Open for second year running29 June 2026, 11:49 pm
  The ex-Fulham fan favourite, 47, was one of more than 2,000 amateur players competing in Regional Qualifying events last weekend.
  
• Canada World Cup star is spotted dancing in the locker room just 10 DAYS on from horror injury that left his leg 'hanging off'29 June 2026, 11:24 pm
  A broken leg was not going to stop Ismael Kone from celebrating the most important victory in Canadian soccer history.
  
• Bournemouth REJECT approach from Arsenal for England's Alex Scott - as Premier League champions focus on strengthening midfield in summer rebuild29 June 2026, 10:49 pm
  SIMON JONES: Bournemouth have made it known in strong terms that Alex Scott is not available this summer and they intend to get him tied down to a new contract on the south coast.
  
• ITV commentator hammers Casemiro for first half display against Japan, claiming ex-Man United star looks 'a shadow of his former self' at World Cup - only for him to go on and score!29 June 2026, 10:22 pm
  ITV commentator Lee Dixon offered a withering assessment of Casemiro throughout the first half, claiming he has 'no legs' before going to add that he looked like 'a shadow of his former self'.
  
• 'I've been through turbulent times but I can be a leader for Rangers,' says new loan signing Ben Godfrey29 June 2026, 10:01 pm
  Ben Godfrey believes he can bring experience and leadership to Rangers' defence after joining the club on a season-long loan from Atalanta.