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Ivory Coast teenager Yan Diomande channels grief over his sister's death into World Cup performances. The 19-year-old forward, who scored 12 Bundesliga goals for RB Leipzig, dedicates his play to Roxanne, who died aged 15 after her drink was spiked. Diomande's letter to her reveals his motivation.
The White House is considering easing travel restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, which currently requires them to arrive a day before matches and leave the same day. The discussions focus on their third group match in Seattle, a longer flight from their base in Mexico.
Scotland suffered a narrow defeat to Morocco but their World Cup hopes remain alive. Pat Nevin joins the podcast to analyze the performance, while Tim Vickery discusses Brazil's chances. The USA reaches the knockout stages.
Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinicius Jr added a third as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 to top Group C on goal difference, ending Haiti's World Cup hopes. Brazil now face Scotland in Miami on June 24.
Luca Vettese, an Italian heritage businessman from Blackpool, feels torn supporting England in the World Cup as Italy misses its third consecutive tournament. He shares his conflicted loyalty and a humorous ice cream rebrand.
Brazil have only once failed to win their first two matches in a World Cup tournament, which occurred in 1978.
BBC Sport's daily football quiz challenges readers to identify a World Cup star using as few clues as possible. Today's player is set by Joe Rindl. Score points by guessing correctly after each clue.
Brazil's Raphinha left the pitch with an injury and was substituted. Rayan made his World Cup debut in the match.
Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil beat Haiti, who become the first team eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
Brazil's Vinicius Jr. has recorded a goal and an assist at the 2026 World Cup, bringing his total goal contributions to three.
Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr has recorded six goal involvements in six World Cup appearances throughout his career.
Brazil's Vinícius Júnior has recorded more goals and assists at the World Cup than Ronaldinho, according to available data.
Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco but impressed with a spirited second-half fightback. Steve Clarke's bold attacking substitutions nearly earned a draw, leaving the Scots with a sense of injustice over two penalty claims. The result keeps their hopes of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams alive.
BBC Sport Scotland's Liam McLeod and James McFadden analyse three controversial decisions that went against Scotland in their 1-0 World Cup Group C defeat to Morocco.
Scotland's John McGinn says Morocco 'got away with one' after he was not awarded a penalty in the second half of their World Cup Group C match in Boston.
Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco in the World Cup, with two penalty claims rejected. Former referee Christina Unkel said one should have been given, while pundits disagreed. Coach Steve Clarke was uncertain about several decisions, including a yellow card that some argued should have been red.
Scotland conceded after 71 seconds and fell to a World Cup defeat against Morocco, but their hopes of a historic knockout place remain in their own hands with one group game left.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman remains confident despite a disappointing opening draw against Japan. As Oranje prepare to face Sweden, Koeman emphasizes courage, possession, and defensive solidity while acknowledging the need for better decision-making in attack.
Ismael Saibari scored a superb goal after just 71 seconds to give Morocco an early lead over Scotland in their World Cup Group C match in Boston.
Scotland may feel aggrieved after three key decisions in their World Cup Group C match against Morocco in Boston.
