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• Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is 'TOXIC', team-mates fear: Reports claim players are sick of Premier League star and his comments at the World Cup after they drew against Qatar18 June 2026, 4:45 pm
  The Sunderland captain, 33, called on Switzerland 'to act' after they squandered a lead in the last minute against the Middle Eastern minnows in San Francisco.
  
• THE ANALYST - Ayyoub Bouaddi: Why Arsenal want 18-year-old Morocco star who tore Brazil apart, the rivals for his signature and what he must improve on before being ready for the Premier League18 June 2026, 4:45 pm
  THE ANALYST - Ayyoub Bouaddi: He does not turn 19 until October, but already he has Scotland trembling in their boots ahead of their Friday night clash in Foxborough.
  
• Raul Jimenez's remarkable journey from the streets of Mexico's Tepeji del Rio to the glory of a home World Cup, overcoming a life-threatening head injury on the way18 June 2026, 4:19 pm
  There were tears of joy for Raul Jimenez as he finally scored a goal at his fourth World Cup - a lifetime dream that had seemed impossible a few years ago.
  
• Portugal's World Cup civil war: Cristiano Ronaldo's sister backs attack on Bruno Fernandes - as report claims Roberto Martinez may take Saudi cash to manage CR7 at club level amid axe calls18 June 2026, 4:06 pm
  Having boarded their plane to the United States as one of the favourites, Portugal got their World Cup campaign off to a dismal start in Houston.
  
• Former Man United star Edinson Cavani joins Ander Herrera in tearing up his contract in Argentina - but refuses to retire aged 39 despite running a wine brand!18 June 2026, 3:57 pm
  The striker follows fellow former Manchester United star Ander Herrera out the door after he left earlier this month. Cavani was at Old Trafford between 2020 and 2022.
  
• Inside England's set-piece playbook that has opponents terrified: The 'four and two' trick that gives Harry Kane free headers, how they get around the crackdown on grappling and a genius who wrote an essay on 16,000 throw-ins18 June 2026, 3:27 pm
  There is this sense of NFL expectation within these American stadiums when Declan Rice stands over a corner ready to produce devilish deliveries with a routine plucked from a playbook.
  
• 'Armed killer' on the run close to England's World Cup base in Kansas City after four separate shootings in chilling frenzy18 June 2026, 3:23 pm
  An alleged killer is on the run in Kansas City - after one person was shot dead and four injured in a spree which included an attack close to England's training base.
  
• England 4-2 Croatia - PLAYER RATINGS: Who was Thomas Tuchel's shining star, who 'offered far too little', who was 'indecisive' and which two players got just 3 out of 10? Now use our new tool to give YOUR verdict18 June 2026, 3:13 pm
  Who stood out from the crowd for England and who fluffed their lines and will be nervous about the teamsheet for the next group match, against Ghana next Tuesday?
  
• How Thomas Tuchel got England off to a winning start: The Jude Bellingham treatment, the Arsenal set-piece trick, the half-time rant and the clever use of the bench...but why the defence is a cause for concern18 June 2026, 3:05 pm
  This was one of the most entertaining games of the tournament but it took a huge improvement after the break for England to win. Here Daily Mail Sport examines the big topics from a huge night in Texas.
  
• The awkward moment Harry Maguire squirms on Gary Lineker's Netflix show as Alan Shearer and Micah Richards lavish 'refreshing' Thomas Tuchel with praise after England's World Cup win over Croatia18 June 2026, 2:31 pm
  The Manchester United star, who was 'shocked and gutted' at his exclusion from Thomas Tuchel's squad, is now a guest on Gary Lineker's World Cup Netflix show.
  
• John Stones and Ezri Konsa were drowning and England proved too easy to play through - holes in the defence will worry Thomas Tuchel in an otherwise brilliant start, writes IAN LADYMAN18 June 2026, 2:26 pm
  IAN LADYMAN: Nothing is ever perfect in football and no doubt Tuchel and his assistant Anthony Barry will go through the tapes of this game wondering what happened to their defensive resolution.
  
• Leipzig eye Everton's Thierno Barry, Real Madrid prepare their move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez... and Liverpool agree deal for Victor Munoz: WINDOW WATCH18 June 2026, 2:21 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...
  
• The German full back wanted by Premier League clubs, an Iranian trailblazer - and a 38-year-old magician... this is our team of the World Cup so far18 June 2026, 1:43 pm
  NATHAN SALT: And just like that , after waiting four years for this North America spectacular to roll around, we're already through one round of matches in what has flown by.
  
• Do any of Thomas Tuchel's England side start ahead of Sven-Goran Eriksson's golden generation? Pick your combined XI after Three Lions' emphatic win over Croatia18 June 2026, 1:19 pm
  Which players make your combined XI between Tuchel's current crop and Sven Goran-Eriksson's star-studded line-up? Play our game and make your picks!
  
• Should Marc Guehi start against Ghana? Has Anthony Gordon wasted his chance? And should Jordan Pickford be DROPPED? LEWIS STEELE responds to YOUR comments following England's win over Croatia18 June 2026, 1:01 pm
  The 4-2 victory in Dallas has also stirred considerable debate as to how Thomas Tuchel should navigate the competition, with views contrasting.