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• Scotland livewire Ben Gannon-Doak is revelling in his World Cup adventure... but reveals how John McGinn mocked him for celebrating winning a goal kick!15 June 2026, 10:31 pm
  Euro 2024 offered up so many regrets for Scotland that it felt pointless homing in on one.
  
• Scotland's Haiti heroics were inspired by a change of approach and a bit of family time, says assistant coach Steven Naismith15 June 2026, 10:27 pm
  Steven Naismith believes a more liberated approach from Steve Clarke helped Scotland get off to a winning start at the World Cup.
  
• Tottenham make audacious approach for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali after securing Premier League survival under Roberto De Zerbi15 June 2026, 10:19 pm
  The Newcastle midfielder has been the subject of significant speculation regarding his future this summer.
  
• Rodri takes swipe at Cape Verde's defensive tactics and claims they 'don't get past midfield' after Spain's dismal stalemate against World Cup minnows15 June 2026, 10:09 pm
  Rodri has criticised Cape Verde's tactics after Spain were held to a shock draw in their World Cup opener.
  
• Ex-Wolves and Nottingham Forest star Rafa Mir handed eight and a half years in prison for 'violent' sexual assault15 June 2026, 10:03 pm
  The 28-year-old footballer learnt his fate today just over a fortnight after his one-day trial at a court in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia.
  
• Cape Verde STUN sluggish Spain to pull off one of the World Cup's greatest ever shocks with heroic draw - as Lamine Yamal's understudy fails crucial test, writes OLIVER SALT15 June 2026, 9:51 pm
  OLIVER SALT IN ATLANTA: The beauty of sport is that every so often it can deliver an outcome that quite simply defies belief. Step forward Cape Verde.
  
• Belgium vs Egypt - World Cup RECAP: All the reaction as Romelu Lukaku's impact from the bench helps Belgians fight back to claim draw in Group G opener15 June 2026, 9:39 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Belgium get their World Cup campaign underway in Group G as they take on Egypt at the Seattle Stadium.
  
• REVEALED: England team rented Trump's notorious ICE deportation plane for World Cup15 June 2026, 9:27 pm
  The team touched down in Missouri on Saturday but eschewed private jets in favor of a charter plane that usually forms part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's 'ICE Air' fleet.
  
• Chelsea target Maxence Lacroix, Everton ready to go back in for Hayden Hackney... as Crystal Palace confirm Pierre Sage as new boss: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH15 June 2026, 9:23 pm
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• Belgium 1-1 Egypt: Romelu Lukaku shows class is permanent after making instant impact - and how birthday boy Mohamed Salah's surprise role was a tactical masterstroke, writes LEWIS STEELE15 June 2026, 9:18 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: Second-half substitute Romelu Lukaku made his presence felt just 22 seconds after coming on to force an Egypt mistake and own goal as Belgium came from behind to draw.
  
• Revealed: Why England turned to The Beatles for their World Cup squad announcement video15 June 2026, 9:17 pm
  The FA released a Fab Four-inspired squad unveiling on social media, with John Lennon opening proceedings by declaring that his group are 'jolly English, actually'.
  
• Casemiro move to Inter Miami facing delay - with MLS rivals demanding £750,000 for Man United star due to unusual rule15 June 2026, 8:52 pm
  The former Manchester United midfielder has an agreement in place to link up with Lionel Messi's club once his participation in the World Cup with Brazil is over.
  
• 'I'm ready to gamble': Bukayo Saka plays down injury fears ahead of England's World Cup opener - after boss Thomas Tuchel revealed Arsenal star was struggling to train with achilles problem15 June 2026, 8:23 pm
  The Arsenal winger declared himself fit to feature in Wednesday's Group L opener with Croatia in Dallas but is having an persistent Achilles problem managed by the FA.
  
• USMNT sweating on fitness of Christian Pulisic as star player trains ALONE ahead of World Cup clash with Australia15 June 2026, 7:51 pm
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN IRVINE: He was taken off at halftime against Paraguay after taking a kick to the back of his left leg. He had taken a knock to a similar area in training a couple of days earlier.
  
• The six biggest shocks in World Cup history - after minnows Cape Verde cause huge upset by holding tournament favourites Spain at bay15 June 2026, 7:47 pm
  Cape Verde's players wrote their nation into World Cup folklore after holding favourites Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta. But where does it rank among the greatest World Cup shocks?