Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-06-28

Lo Celso marks his World Cup debut with a fantastic free-kick

Giovani Lo Celso scores a fantastic free-kick on his World Cup debut to give Argentina the lead against Jordan.

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Colombia denied late winner in enthralling draw with Portugal

Colombia and Portugal play out one of the games of the tournament, as both sides qualify for the World Cup last 32 following a gripping 0-0 draw.

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'Get rid of VAR!' Rooney unhappy Sanchez goal ruled out

BBC Sport World Cup pundit Wayne Rooney cannot believe Davinson Sanchez's goal for Colombia against Portugal was ruled out because the defender was offside by a toe.

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DR Congo come from behind to book last-32 tie with England

DR Congo set up a World Cup last-32 meeting with England by reaching the knockouts for the first time as they come from behind to beat Uzbekistan in their final group-stage game.

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Salah an injury doubt for Egypt's last-32 tie

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.

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Kane becomes England's top World Cup scorer - and now chases other greats

Harry Kane became England's all-time leading World Cup scorer with his 12th goal in the win against Panama on Saturday, but how does he compare to other country's greats?

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Colombia tops World Cup 2026 group after breathless 0-0 draw with Portugal

Colombia book last 32 clash with Ghana, while Portugal will face Croatia in the first knockout stage.

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Why England's back four has no stability

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney believe Thomas Tuchel should have included more full-back cover in the squad, following the withdrawal of Tino Livramento and injury conc...

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Job done - but England will not win World Cup unless they improve

England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.

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Kane and Bellingham proved again why they are key players - Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham proved once again why they are key players for England, after both men scored in a 2-0 win over Panama which sees Tuchel's team win Group L at the...

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Rashford says he wasn't at 'best level' in first start of World Cup

After making his first start of the World Cup in England's 2-0 win against Panama, Marcus Rashford says he can raise his game going forward in the tournament.

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'He's that guy!' Pundits praise 'brilliant' Bellingham

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney praise Jude Bellingham's "desire and hunger" to perform on the biggest stage, after the England midfielder produces a goal and an assist...

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Anger grows in Venezuela as citizens blocked from aiding earthquake rescue

Anger is mounting in Venezuela after the military barred citizens from entering zones devastated by the earthquakes.

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Croatia beat Ghana to reach knockout stages

Nikola Vlasic scores a late header as Croatia booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with victory over already-qualified Ghana in Philadelphia.

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Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran as US bombs Sirik, Qeshm for 2nd day

US president threatens to 'militarily complete the job' as the US strikes Sirik and Qeshm Island over ship attacks.

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Tuchel vows 'the bigger the game, the bigger England will be'

Thomas Tuchel has vowed that "the bigger the game, the bigger England will be" after a laboured 2-0 victory over Panama sent them into knockout stages of the World Cup as Group L winners.

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