World Cup: Day 8 recap and Day 9 open thread
A big day for the ‘Mericans on the blog as the USA can punch their ticket to the next round with a win over Australia. The Aussies were...
2026 FIFA World Cup: Socceroos coach Tony Popovic needs more from players ahead of USA showdown
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says a repeat of Australia's heroic performance against Turkey will not be enough against USA in Seattle, and his side...
West Ham ace blows away media at World Cup with 'one of bis best displays in years'
West Ham United midfielder Edson Alvarez played a key part as Mexico booked their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.The tournament...
USA vs Australia – Match preview and team news
Co-hosts USA return to action tonight, aiming to build on a spectacular opening victory at the 2026 World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino watched his...
Australia XI vs USA – Predicted lineup and team news
Australia arrive at Lumen Field in Seattle tonight, brimming with confidence after one of the tournament’s standout results so far. Tony Popovic...
2026 World Cup, Day 9: USA vs. Australia; Scotland vs. Morocco; Brazil vs. Haiti; Turkey vs. Paraguay
I spent nearly the entire day yesterday (Thursday) traveling up to Seattle, in order to catch a clinical dose of World Cup fever in person as the...
Ismail Kartal returns to Fenerbahce for fourth spell as head coach
Veteran coach Ismail Kartal has returned to Fenerbahce for a fourth managerial spell, the Turkish Super Lig side said on Thursday.
Turkey vs. Paraguay: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Turkey and Paraguay.
Turkey vs. Paraguay: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of 2026 World Cup clash
Ahead of Friday's World Cup clash between Turkey and Paraguay, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two...
Australia superpower v USA pentagon: how each team can win their World Cup clash
The Socceroos and United States both made a fast start to their campaign – here is what the Group D rivals must do to maintain momentum in...
World Cup broadcaster suspended from duties as apology released
Turkish World Cup broadcaster Murat Ekrem Cimen was suspended after a string of errors involving Iran and New Zealand during the 2026 tournament...
Why Sunderland should rethink stance on signing Khephren Thuram‑Ulien after new update
Sunderland should be pursuing a move for Khephren Thuram-Ulien despite links with the midfielder being shut down.Calciomercato in Italy reported...
Turkey lineup vs Paraguay: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group D clash as Kenan Yildiz vies for first start
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Turkey could line up for Friday's World Cup 2026 clash with Group D rivals Paraguay.
Turkish commentator axed from World Cup after ‘unacceptable' Iran-New Zealand mix-up
Iran and New Zealand faced each other at the World Cup on Monday evening
Paraguay lineup vs Turkey: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group D clash as Alfaro responds to USA pasting
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Paraguay could line up for Friday's World Cup 2026 clash with Group D rivals Turkey.
Galatasaray eyeing summer move for Bruno Fernandes, player open to move
Bruno Fernandes is open to joining Galatasaray, with the Turkish champions reportedly holding tak s with his agents
The post Galatasaray eyeing...
Turkey vs Paraguay - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup clash between Turkey and Paraguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
World Cup commentator suspended after embarrassing blunder during match
Veteran commentator has been suspended by Turkish broadcasters after getting two teams mixed up
World Cup commentator suspended after mid-match confusion – 'he will not continue'
A World Cup 2026 commentator has been suspended by Turkish broadcaster TRT after mistakenly confusing Iran and New Zealand during Tuesday's live...
World Cup commentator suspended after major error live on air
Turkish state broadcaster TRT has suspended a veteran commentator after he confused Iran and New Zealand during their World Cup clash, with the...
Fulham interested in Wagner Pina and Chibuike Nwaiwu
Fulham will look to sign Wagner Pina and Chibuike Nwaiwu from Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor in the summer transfer window.
The post Fulham...
The threats Australia must neutralise in World Cup's ‘Battle of Seattle' against USA
From Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson to Sergiño Dest and Folarin Balogun, the Socceroos will have their hands full in the Group D clashIn...
Chelsea and Barcelona set for transfer battle over highly rated €50m midfielder
Christ Inao Oulai has been linked with the move away from Turkish outfit Trabzonspor, and Chelsea are interested in signing the player. According...
World cup commentator suspended for embarrassing error during opening game
A Turkish broadcasters has been forced to suspend a veteran commentator after he thought Iran were New Zealand and vice-versa during their World...
Everything Newcastle fans need to know about Alessandro Circati as Parma swoop eyed
Newcastle United have reportedly set their sights on signing Parma centre-back Alessandro Circati this summer.Eddie Howe needs to bolster his...
Hearts learn Sturm Graz Champions League stadium plan ahead of second qualifying round draw
The Jambos will face either the Austrian outfit or Turkish giants Fenerbahce with the former facing a race to get their ground ready
Sources: Rangers ready to break new transfer policy for cut-price Vaclav Cerny deal
Rangers will pay serious consideration to re-signing Besiktas winger Vaclav Cerny if the chance to get him on the cheap arises this summer, sources...
Sinclair Armstrong's departure explained as James Ellis aims to change Bristol City exit culture
Bristol City confirmed earlier this month that Sinclair Armstrong will join Göztepe when the Turkish transfer window opens
Turkey vs Paraguay Prediction: World Cup 2026 Preview & Best Bets
Turkey vs Paraguay meet at Levi's Stadium on June 19 in a must-win Group D clash. Both sides are pointless after Matchday 1. Our World Cup 2026...
Besiktas keep looking to Serie A: Nuno Tavares and Meret among their targets
Besiktas are once again turning their attention to Italy ahead of the next transfer window. Italian newspapers reports renewed interest from the...
Australia won't ‘baby' players about social media use before USA World Cup clash
Assistant coach Hayden Foxe backs Socceroos to handle match hypeAustralia meet co-hosts on Friday after both won Group D openersAustralia's players...
Newcastle United keen on Alessandro Circati
Newcastle United are reportedly eyeing Parma defender Alessandro Circati after his standout display in Australia's World Cup opener against...
2026 FIFA World Cup: Youthful Socceroos' time is now after upset Turkey victory
On a night that yielded a coming-of-age victory for a young Socceroos side, it was youthful exuberance which laid the platform for one of...
Monaco's Ouattara on radar of Premier League and Turkish clubs
AS Monaco's Kassoum Ouattara is attracting interest from clubs in the Premier League and Turkey, according to Foot Mercato.
Galatasaray chief Ozbek rules out sale of Victor Osimhen
Galatasaray President Dursun Ozbek has reaffirmed that the Turkish champions have no plans to sell Victor Osimhen.
James Tavernier's post-Rangers move may have just been confirmed as 'close relationship' to be reignited
James Tavernier left Rangers at the end of May and his next club could well be Feyenoord amid Giovanni van Bronckhorst's impending appointment.The...
West Ham set sights on move to sign winger who has already lit up the World Cup
West Ham United are among a number of English clubs keeping tabs on the performances of Watford star Nestory Irankunda this summer.The 20-year-old...
Sources: Nottingham Forest to 'consider' Nicolo Savona sale, transfer valuation and possible destination revealed
Nottingham Forest are prepared to listen to offers for right-back Nicolo Savona this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Reds are...
Turkish Clubs Circle as Juventus Look to Move On Winger Zhegrova
Turkish Clubs Target Juventus Winger Zhegrova
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Wilfried Singo to bring exactly what Newcastle are missing after game-defining World Cup moment
Wilfried Singo of Galatasaray is once again being linked with a switch to the Premier League, and Newcastle United are admirers.It is far from the...
How a Socceroo's pre-match tears gave way to a World Cup night to remember
Paul Okon-Engstler's emotions before making his World Cup debut for Australia belied the performance that followed against Turkey in VancouverLost...
How Pauline Hanson voters are being told they CAN'T support the Socceroos because the team features many immigrants: Labor and Greens figures make extraordinary claim that has Barnaby Joyce melting down
The Aussies' underdog World Cup win over Turkey was jumped on by anti-One Nation voices as they tried to make a point about the party's stance on...
Vaclav Cerny packing bags already as Besiktas boss signs off transfer amid Rangers interest
Vaclav Cerny is preparing to leave Besiktas this summer, and Rangers are interested in bringing him back to Glasgow as his Turkish adventure comes...
Socceroos' Nestory Irankunda reflects on Australia's stunning win over Turkey – video
Nestory Irankunda said he had to tell Mohamed Touré to relax so he could finish his post-goal celebration after sending the Socceroos to a 2-0...
2026 FIFA World Cup: Patrick Beach, Harry Souttar and Alessandro Circati among Socceroos' best against Turkey
The Socceroos' incredible upset win over Turkey would not have been possible without several herculean performances - but which players topped the...
No sleep until 5am: Socceroos' focus turns to recovery after tiring World Cup travel
Goalscorer Connor Metcalfe ‘pretty knackered' after late-night flightSocceroos back in Oakland to continue preparations for US gameSocceroos...
Socceroos vs. USA: Quick guide to Australia's next FIFA World Cup opponents
The Socceroos successfully dispatched Turkey in their opening Group D match and now have their sights set on FIFA 2026 World Cup co-hosts the USA....
Fashion goals: Socceroos trade kit bags for it-bags as they level up off-field style
Australia stepped off the team bus in suits and holding designer pouches, showing they've come ‘a long way from a Country Road bag on the side of...
Turkey fans taunt Aussies with photos of diggers' graves in Gallipoli - and a mocking Anzac T-shirt - after Socceroos' World Cup win
The images were posted after the Aussies stunned the football world by beating the highly fancied Turks 2-0 in Vancouver.
Former Cheltenham Town defender Cameron Burgess makes World Cup bow as Australia stun Turkey
The former Robins loanee, who helped Cheltenham win the National League title in 2015/16, featured for the Socceroos on football's biggest stage
Thousands of fans lost their minds - and let off flares - watching the Socceroos' World Cup win over Turkey in Sydney's biggest live site... and the Daily Mail was there
The Mail's Michael Ponticello was front and centre as Socceroos fanatics lapped up their team's underdog win.
Turkey's sore loser captain says his team 'dominated' Socceroos in World Cup loss - after angering Aussies with pre-match taunt
Turkey captain Hakan Calhanoglu has doubled down on the pre-match comments that fired up the Socceroos.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Socceroos young gun Nestory Irankunda details extent of nerves before heroics
Nestory Irankunda was the hero in the Socceroos' 2-0 World Cup win over Turkey - but his first-half goal may not have even happened had it not been...
Socceroos defeat Turkey: is this the team's greatest World Cup win in 20 years? – video
From outside BC Place Vancouver, where the Socceroos defeated Turkey 2-0 in their opening World Cup game, sports reporter Jack Snape joins Martin...
Australia's Upset Hero Headlines the Three Stars of World Cup Day 3
An Australia goalkeeper might be your new favorite player at the World Cup following his performance against Turkey.
10 Photos of Udi Neco: Striking Besiktas Fan Shock World Cup Spectators With White Beard and Black Face Paint
Necdet Ölçerman, or Udi Neco, captivates global audiences at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with his striking black and white face paint, symbolising his...
Arsenal Identify This Juventus Winger As A Dream Target: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?
In a recent post on X, journalist Sacha Tavolieri claimed that Arsenal have identified Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz as a dream target for this...
Who is Aston Villa target Gabriel Sara and what would his arrival mean for John McGinn
Aston Villa are reportedly keen to add Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara to their squad this summer.According to Turkish outlet A Spor, Villa are...
Turkish option emerges for unwanted Juventus winger Zhegrova
Sunday’s reports claim that sides in Turkiye are beginning to step forwards for unwanted Juventus...
World Cup 2026: Socceroos open campaign with win against Turkey – in pictures
We look at the best moments as Australia win their men's World Cup opener for the first time in 20 years with victory over Turkey in Vancouver...
'Irankunda have my children': Australian World Cup fans erupt as Socceroos defeat Turkey – video
A historic win for the Socceroos as they defeated Turkey in their first World Cup game this year 2-0. Fans that couldn't make it to Vancouver...
Arsenal Prepared To Spend €100m To Land Juventus Star Kenan Yildiz As Mikel Arteta’s Dream Signing
Arsenal are plotting a major summer move for Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, with manager Mikel Arteta identifying him as his top transfer priority....
Australia spoils Turkey’s return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory
Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0...
Calhanoglu Stunned by Turkey’s World Cup Opener Loss to Australia
Calhanoglu Reacts to Turkey's World Cup Opener Defeat
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Sources: Juventus plan to accept new Douglas Luiz offer after Aston Villa decision
Juventus are planning to accept new offers for Douglas Luiz after Aston Villa decided against making his loan move permanent this summer.The...
Flares, chants and ecstatic Socceroos fans: Melbourne football lovers celebrate ‘the greatest day'
Australia supporters packed out Federation Square to watch the side's World Cup match against Turkey – and came away overjoyedAustralia's first...
World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Artan to receive full payment despite US entry denial
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was controversially denied entry to the United States to officiate at the 2026 World Cup, will still...
Australia Upset Turkey 2-0: Irankunda and Metcalfe score; Beach stars in FIFA World Cup opener
In a stunning World Cup upset, Australia defeated a star-studded Turkey 2-0. Teenager Nestory Irankunda opened the scoring with a precise finish,...
International Blues: Burgess Boosts Australia, Scotland Top
Australia shock Turkey with Burgess starring, Scotland hit the summit without Hirst, and Al‑Hamadi set to join in.
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Ferdi suffers World Cup defeat and there is a shock for ex-Albion goalkeeper
Ferdi Kadioglu suffered a losing debut in the World Cup as Turkey went down to Australia.
Chelsea scouts will want Turkey star to replace Alejandro Garnacho after World Cup debut
Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho is not at this year’s World Cup after being left out of Argentina’s squad. It comes after a disappointing season...
Former Blues Burgess and Yengi's Australia Win World Cup Opener
Former Blues defender Cameron Burgess played the full 90 minutes as Australia got their World Cup campaign off to a stunning start via a 2-0 shock...
Sunderland cannot afford to let Granit Xhaka go after 95% Switzerland World Cup display
Sunderland should remain firm in their stance not to allow Granit Xhaka to leave the club after a standout World Cup display.Xhaka has been linked...
Man United 'target' Ferdi Kadioglu's value rises further after 124-touch World Cup display - verdict
Brighton should be concerned about Manchester United's interest in Ferdi Kadioglu after his showing on the World Cup stage.Sporx in Turkey reported...
Jadon Sancho to Aston Villa odds revealed after confirmed transfer news
Jadon Sancho is looking for his next club after being released by Manchester United.The 26-year-old will officially be a free agent when his...
Patrick Beach takes over as Australia’s goalkeeper and stars in World Cup opener
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — For Australia’s opener against Turkey, the Socceroos’ presumed starting goalkeeper was Mathew Ryan, who...
2026 FIFA World Cup: Socceroos' win over Turkey may have topped Kaiserslauten in 2006 as greatest Cup win
Ben Smith examines whether Australia's stunning boilover against Turkey should surpass a 2006 classic in Kaiserslauten to rank as the nation's...
FIFA World Cup: Aussie fans delirious as red-hot Socceroos leave Turkey cold with stunning boilover
In the moments after he became an instant Socceroos hero, Nestory Irankunda perfectly summed up the message for Australia at the World Cup: Write...
Fifa World Cup: Socceroos fans celebrate at Federation Square after ban on watch parties overturned
The Socceroos beat Turkey in their opening World Cup fixture.
Patrick Beach takes over as Australia's goalkeeper and stars in World Cup opener
For Australia’s opener against Turkey, the Socceroos’ presumed starting goalkeeper was Mathew Ryan, who entered this tournament as a veteran of...
Australia 2-0 Turkey: Socceroos tactical masterclass secures crucial World Cup win
Patrick Beach outstanding as Australia stun Turkey to register a 2-0 win in a crucial Group D clash in the 2026 World Cup at BC Place Vancouver.
'Dream come true' - Patrick Beach speaks instantly after Australia beat Turkey
Two days before Australia's opener against Turkey, a big call was being made by Socceroos' coach, Tony Popovic, that would send shockwaves through...
Australia World Cup history maker honours Everton icon as current Blues pair celebrate Scotland win
Everton icon Tim Cahill was honoured in Australia's 2-0 World Cup win over Turkey before a Blues pair celebrated Scotland's 1-0 victory against Haiti
Socceroos hero Patrick Beach revels in World Cup win: ‘It was absolute limbs'
Goalkeeper repays faith shown in him with resolute displaySocceroos open campaign with win against Turkey – in picturesBefore he became an instant...
Irankunda shines on World Cup stage as Australia defeat Turkey in shock win
Making his competitive debut in goal for Australia, Patrick Beach produced a man-of-the-match performance as the Socceroos avoided a fifth...
