
Christian Pulisic out of USMNT squad for Australia match with calf
Christian Pulisic has been ruled out of the USMNT squad for the upcoming match against Australia due to a calf injury.

Christian Pulisic has been ruled out of the USMNT squad for the upcoming match against Australia due to a calf injury.

Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper, kept a clean sheet in Cape Verde's historic debut and broke down in tears after the game. His mother had predicted the shutout on national TV.

England winger Bukayo Saka is unlikely to start Tuesday's World Cup match against Ghana due to an Achilles issue, head coach Thomas Tuchel indicated. Saka came off the bench in the 4-2 win over Croatia and provided an assist, but Tuchel plans to manage his minutes until the final group game.

Lamine Yamal promises a win on Sunday, emphasizing the team's style and unity. He expresses confidence that everyone will be together on July 19.

Barcelona's Gavi commented on Marc Cucurella's potential move to Real Madrid, linking it to Lamine Yamal's impact. He praised Cucurella as a good player and rival.

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal said Messi's hat-trick shows he is the greatest player in history, adding that anyone with doubts is deliberately looking for them.

Manchester City defender Rúben Dias responded to a question about a potential move to Real Madrid by saying 'Portugal questions only', declining to engage with the topic.

Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old midfielder, made a stunning World Cup debut for Morocco against Brazil, drawing praise from teammate Olivier Giroud. Despite interest from France, Bouaddi chose to represent Morocco, fulfilling a childhood dream.

Dani Olmo says Marc Cucurella gave no inside info on Real Madrid and predicts he will struggle in La Liga, especially against Lamine Yamal.

Australia defender Jordan Bos has been clocked as the fastest player at the 2026 World Cup, reaching 36.7 km/h. The 23-year-old Feyenoord left-back, who has drawn comparisons to Gareth Bale, is emerging as a key player for the Socceroos.