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• Germany vs Paraguay - World Cup last 32 LIVE: Kai Havertz and Florian Wirtz to star as Julian Nagelsmann's side look to bounce back from shock Ecuador loss29 June 2026, 8:35 pm
  Follow 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.
  
• Brazil 2-1 Japan: The Selecao prevail after Casemiro's first-half horror show - but the caveats are huge as Carlo Ancelotti is given cause for concern29 June 2026, 8:14 pm
  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.
  
• Brazil vs Japan - World Cup last 32 RECAP: Gabriel Martinelli comes off the bench to score last-minute winner with Carlo Ancelotti's side eliminating the tournament's dark horses29 June 2026, 7:50 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Brazil take on Japan in the round of 32 of the World Cup at the Houston Stadium.
  
• 'Quitting Scotland was an easy decision,' insists Steve Clarke as hunt for a successor begins29 June 2026, 7:25 pm
  Steve Clarke has revealed that he always intended quitting Scotland if he didn't lead the team out of the group stage at the World Cup.
  
• 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, 7:20 pm
  A broken leg was not going to stop Ismael Kone from celebrating the most important victory in Canadian soccer history.
  
• Everton agree deal for Hayden Hackney, Hull have £17.3m bid for Toulouse striker rejected - and Betis go in for Leicester's Patson Daka: WINDOW WATCH29 June 2026, 7:13 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...
  
• Tragic footballer Maddy Cusack, 27, was found dead at home by her father after being 'dismayed' when finding out her former coach was joining Sheffield United29 June 2026, 6:54 pm
  Maddy Cusack was concerned she would be stigmatised by Sheffield United and head coach Jonathan Morgan if she disclosed her mental health problems, according to her father.
  
• They are Scotland's greatest sporting sons. So why, outside of their hometown of Dunblane, is there NOTHING to honour or celebrate the Murray brothers?29 June 2026, 6:45 pm
  A shaft  of sunlight penetrates the glowering cloud, striking a golden form and immediately bringing brightness to the present and invoking fond memories of the past.
  
• 'He doesn't look right AT ALL': Gary Neville and Roy Keane lead critics in picking out Bukayo Saka and other wingers as England's World Cup problem - and predict when they will be knocked out29 June 2026, 6:44 pm
  Saka has been having a persistent Achilles problem managed by the FA, after playing through pain during the run-in for Arsenal at the end of last season.
  
• Former Premier League cult hero fails to qualify for The Open for second year running29 June 2026, 6:40 pm
  The ex-Fulham fan favourite, 47, was one of more than 2,000 amateur players competing in Regional Qualifying events last weekend.
  
• 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, 6:24 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'.
  
• England's crucial World Cup knockout clash against DR Congo 'could be played in front of THOUSANDS of empty seats' in Atlanta29 June 2026, 6:16 pm
  Thomas Tuchel's side will take on the African outfit on Wednesday in Atlanta after topping their group - their top spot confirmed after a nervy victory over Panama at the weekend.
  
• Manchester City transfer briefing: Who Enzo Maresca will target, why Ruben Dias, Rico Lewis and Nathan Ake could all go, Rodri to have surgery and the two academy stars Man United are trying to poach29 June 2026, 4:30 pm
  Here, our Manchester City expert JACK GAUGHAN reveals the club's transfer plans for their first season in a decade without Guardiola in the dugout.
  
• The Manchester schoolboys on opposite sides of England's World Cup last-32 game: How Marcus Rashford is going head-to-head with one of his closest childhood friends29 June 2026, 4:11 pm
  Marcus Rashford could face off against one of his childhood friends when England meet DR Congo in the last-32 of the World Cup on Wednesday.
  
• Chelsea attack 'let-down' Enzo Maresca in bombshell statement as he and Man City are forced to pay up over £17MILLION to finally replace Pep Guardiola29 June 2026, 3:51 pm
  Manchester City has officially appointed Enzo Maresca as the club's successor to Pep Guardiola, after agreeing a three-year deal with the Italian head coach.