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• South Africa vs Canada - World Cup last 32 LIVE: Knockout stages get underway in LA as Jesse Marsch and Co come south of the border28 June 2026, 7:34 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as the knockout stages of the World Cup get underway in Los Angeles, with Canada taking on South Africa for a spot in the last 16...
  
• Ex-USA soccer star Jesse Marsch labeled a 'fake patriot' after proudly singing CANADIAN national anthem at the World Cup28 June 2026, 7:25 pm
  Marsch, who played for the US but now manages their neighbors north of the border, previously opened up a can of worms when he claimed he had to 'beg' his old teammates to sing the Star-Spangled Banner.
  
• Steve Clarke's exit is one of the strangest episodes in Scottish football history... nobody emerges from it with any credit28 June 2026, 6:57 pm
  For a man who's supposedly so stubborn and set in his ways, Steve Clarke didn't half blow the doors off the place in what proved to be his final day as Scotland manager.
  
• Sunderland accuse Chelsea of 'insulting' offer for Granit Xhaka after shock £8m bid rejected as Blues are told ex-Arsenal star is NOT for sale at any price28 June 2026, 6:54 pm
  Daily Mail Sport reported news of the surprise interest on Saturday, with the move driven by new Blues boss Xabi Alonso, who worked with Xhaka at Bayer Leverkusen.
  
• Newcastle look at World Cup star, with Freiburg wanting £40m... as Wrexham target Australia defender to boost promotion bid: WINDOW WATCH28 June 2026, 6:44 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.
  
• Steve Clarke says bye-bye to Scotland after World Cup exit but insists: 'We brought the nation back together'28 June 2026, 6:19 pm
  Steve Clarke claimed he'd succeeded in reuniting the nation after quitting as Scotland manager following seven years in charge.
  
• World Cup boss quits - just days after angry fans launched petition for him to be sacked and PRESIDENT apologised to the nation for 'incompetent' boss28 June 2026, 6:15 pm
  Their 1-0 final-game defeat to an unfancied South Africa saw fans launch a petition demanding his sacking and even saw the country's president call for his dismissal.
  
• INSIDE SPORT: Virgin Atlantic accused of treating England fans like hooligans with in-flight booze limits, Jude Bellingham and Co hit the basketball court... and the BBC's welcome reception28 June 2026, 6:11 pm
  Scotland fans on British Airways' flight from Heathrow to Miami last Monday, a packed A380 with close to 500 passengers, were quick to get stuck into the hospitality.
  
• Thomas Tuchel tells England stars to step up as he warns they cannot rely on just Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham to deliver at the World Cup28 June 2026, 6:08 pm
  CRAIG HOPE IN NEW JERSEY: There is a danger England become over-reliant on the attacking duo and when they do not produce, such as the goalless draw with Ghana, the team suffers.
  
• Man United forced to rethink midfield rebuild plans as club confirm Manuel Ugarte suffered knee ligament damage during World Cup defeat28 June 2026, 5:57 pm
  Ugarte was stretchered off in tears in Guadalajara after appearing to twist his knee, immediately raising concerns that the 25-year-old may have suffered a serious injury.
  
• Thomas Tuchel's call to base England in Kansas will mean more than 4,000 miles of travel on four flights over the next week to reach the last eight... we are about to find out if he's made the right call28 June 2026, 5:50 pm
  IAN LADYMAN: As soon as the World Cup draw was made in Washington last December, it was clear that the coming week of this tournament would be pivotal to England's chances.
  
• Under-fire American World Cup reporter breaks her silence after being slammed for 'ignorant' Bosnia trash talk before USA knockout game28 June 2026, 5:28 pm
  After sparking a strong reaction while expressing insensitivity and lack of interest in reporting on the Bosnia national team, ABC 7 Los Angeles reporter Abigail Velez has apologized.
  
• World Cup group stage awards: Lionel Messi's magic lights up tournament, Tunisia's embarrassing campaign and the surprise dark horses raring to go28 June 2026, 4:02 pm
  From the blockbuster names living up to the hype to unknown quantities becoming household names overnight, let's have a look back at the group stage and hand out our awards.
  
• American World Cup reporter goes viral for 'ignorant' trash talk about Bosnia before USA knockout game... as fans call for her to be FIRED28 June 2026, 3:17 pm
  The backlash centers around ABC 7 Los Angeles reporter Abigail Velez, who went viral over the weekend for dismissive comments regarding Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  
• Argentina soccer player's wife and kids found dead after desperate 74-hour search following Venezuela earthquakes28 June 2026, 2:02 pm
  They were discovered on Saturday evening, bringing a desperate search to a tragic end after the player's father and brother joined him to help in Venezuela.