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• How Socceroos gun Harry Souttar could soon be working for Hollywood superstar Ryan Reynolds29 June 2026, 2:02 am
  Socceroos star Harry Souttar could soon be rubbing shoulders with the star of Deadpool and The Proposal on a regular basis.
  
• Wild moment unlucky Canadian fan loses her phone in World Cup Mexican wave blunder during clash against South Africa29 June 2026, 1:57 am
  The unfortunate incident was caught by FOX's broadcast cameras at the Los Angeles Stadium during Canada's historic World Cup knockout round victory over South Africa.
  
• £640 a ticket? Why England fans in US may show next game a red card29 June 2026, 1:11 am
  Following England at the World Cup has already proved pricey and logistically challenging - not least as uncertainty over their knockout venues lingered until Saturday night.
  
• Dejected Scotland head home after dismal World Cup exit is finally confirmed... as legend Duncan Ferguson claims manager Steve Clarke 'jumped the gun' in quitting just weeks after signing a four-year deal29 June 2026, 1:11 am
  In a letter explaining his decision to quit, boss Steve Clarke said: 'The most emotional part of this goodbye is for my players.'
  
• Three Lions beat Congo and we'll ALL be into extra time with a 1am kick-off!29 June 2026, 1:10 am
  The group stage has been navigated relatively smoothly, but the knockout stages are set to throw up a whole new challenge.
  
• THE ANALYST - Alex Scott: Why Man United and Arsenal are battling for Bournemouth's £80m 'diamond' - how 'complete player' dominates midfield despite slight frame, the attributes that wowed Mikel Arteta and United's key advantage in race to sign him29 June 2026, 1:00 am
  THE ANALYST - ALEX SCOTT: When it comes to recruitment at the highest level of the game it is often the intangibles of a player that prove to be the greatest separators.
  
• Canada hero Stephen Eustaquio bursts into tears as he emotionally opens up on his late parents after scoring game-winning World Cup goal following their deaths29 June 2026, 12:26 am
  Stephen Eustaquio, who is currently on loan at Los Angeles FC from Porto, was extremely emotional following his game-winning heroics, choking up when he was asked about his late parents.
  
• Liverpool target Yan Diomande 'chooses PSG as preferred destination' - after Reds had £86m bid rejected for RB Leipzig star29 June 2026, 12:06 am
  Diomande, 19, is one of the most sought after players in Europe this summer following a stunning breakthrough season in Germany where he scored 13 goals and added 10 assists.
  
• Canada stuns South Africa in stoppage time as Jesse Marsch makes more World Cup history on his return to the US28 June 2026, 11:58 pm
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES: Canada and South Africa stunk the place out. That was until the ball broke to Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio in stoppage time.
  
• Hero soccer fan who tackled gunman at World Cup watch party thanks cop who saved his life after bullet severed artery28 June 2026, 11:56 pm
  Luis Romero, a resident of Duarte, California, is currently recovering in the hospital after a chaotic and terrifying shooting unfolded in the middle of a massive crowd in Los Angeles' Koreatown.
  
• South Korea manager quits following World Cup exit - just days after angry fans launched petition for him to be sacked and PRESIDENT apologised to the nation for 'incompetent' boss28 June 2026, 11:27 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.
  
• Barcelona explore sensational deal to sign Harry Kane after World Cup - and have reached out to England captain's camp28 June 2026, 11:07 pm
  The Bayern Munich striker has one year to run on his contract and Barcelona are looking at ways to finance the ambitious move.
  
• 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, 9:49 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.
  
• South Africa 0-1 Canada - World Cup last 32 RECAP: All the reaction as co-hosts reach last 16 for first time ever after Stephen Eustaquio's dramatic stoppage-time winner28 June 2026, 9:46 pm
  Relive 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...
  
• Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez lead star-studded LA crowd for Canada's World Cup knockout game28 June 2026, 8:59 pm
  Alba, 45, was spotted in the stands at the Los Angeles Stadium, usually known as SoFi Stadium, as the next stage of the summer competition got underway on Sunday afternoon.