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    Salah Doubt for Egypt Knockout Tie

    Mohamed Salah, Egypt and Australia.
    After Egypt’s 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran.

    Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Egypt’s last-32 World Cup tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring strain. Egypt’s team doctor said Salah complained of pain before scans confirmed the issue, though no return timeline was given.

    Salah has started treatment and coach Hossam Hassan said the injury does not appear serious. The concern is still significant because Salah has one goal and two assists so far and Egypt now face Australia in Dallas.

    Clarke Resigns After Scotland Exit

    Steve Clarke, Scotland and the Scottish FA.
    After Croatia’s win over Ghana confirmed Scotland’s World Cup elimination.

    Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland head coach after Croatia’s win over Ghana confirmed Scotland’s World Cup exit. The Scottish FA announced his departure minutes after elimination was sealed, despite Clarke signing a new four-year contract only a month earlier.

    Clarke thanked his players and leaves after seven years, having led Scotland back to major tournaments but winning only once across three finals. The timing shocked many, with players reportedly told while still at their Charlotte base.

    Davies Ready for Canada Knockout Return

    Alphonso Davies, Jesse Marsch and Canada.
    Before Canada’s round-of-32 World Cup match against South Africa.

    Alphonso Davies is available to play for Canada against South Africa after missing the group stage through injury management. Jesse Marsch said the Bayern Munich star is more than ready and called his return a major boost.

    Marsch previously admitted Davies had been used as a decoy during group play, forcing opponents to prepare for him despite limited readiness. Canada now face their first men’s World Cup knockout match with their captain back in contention.

    Gakpo Shares Loss of Unborn Son

    Cody Gakpo, Noa van der Bij and the Netherlands.
    During the Netherlands’ World Cup campaign.

    Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo and partner Noa van der Bij have shared the loss of their unborn son, Elijay Raphael. The Dutch football association said Gakpo will remain with the national squad during the World Cup.

    Gakpo asked for privacy during what he called an incredibly difficult time for his family. The KNVB said it supports him fully, while the Netherlands prepare to face Morocco in the round of 32.

    Queiroz Criticises 48-Team World Cup

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz and FIFA.
    After Ghana reached the World Cup knockouts as a third-placed side.

    Carlos Queiroz criticised the expanded 48-team World Cup, saying the tournament risks becoming vulgar and ordinary when qualification is less rare. The Ghana coach also questioned whether third-placed teams should advance beyond the group stage.

    Queiroz argued that wider access weakens qualification tournaments and reflects money’s growing influence in football. His comments came despite Ghana benefiting from the format and reaching a round-of-32 match against Colombia.

    Colombia Top Group After Portugal Draw

    Colombia, Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo and Davinson Sanchez.
    In the final Group K World Cup match in Miami.

    Colombia topped Group K after a 0-0 draw with Portugal, while Portugal advanced as runners-up. Davinson Sanchez thought he had scored a stoppage-time winner, but semi-automated offside ruled it out by the tightest of margins.

    The result sends Colombia into a round-of-32 tie with Ghana and Portugal into a tougher clash with Croatia. It also ends the chance of a Messi-Ronaldo quarter-final, leaving a final as their only possible meeting.

    Chelsea Explore Xhaka Move

    Chelsea, Sunderland, Granit Xhaka and Xabi Alonso.
    During Chelsea’s summer rebuild before Alonso officially starts.

    Chelsea are exploring a deal to sign Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, with Xabi Alonso viewing the 33-year-old as a leadership option for a young squad. Xhaka is open to the move, but Sunderland do not want to sell.

    Alonso previously worked with Xhaka at Bayer Leverkusen and wants more experienced voices after Chelsea’s poor season. A deal could be difficult because Chelsea are unlikely to pay heavily for a player who turns 34 in September.

    England Top Group as Kane Breaks Record

    England, Panama, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.
    England’s final Group L World Cup match at New York New Jersey Stadium.

    England beat Panama 2-0 to win Group L and set up a round-of-32 tie with DR Congo in Atlanta. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring before Harry Kane headed in his 11th World Cup goal, breaking Gary Lineker’s England record.

    England struggled for an hour against Panama’s low block before Bellingham changed the game from a corner and then created Kane’s goal. Tuchel’s side avoided a tougher Spain-side bracket, but defensive concerns and full-back injuries remain.

    City Monitor Morocco Midfielder Bouaddi

    Manchester City, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Lille and Morocco.
    During City’s summer midfield search.

    Manchester City are monitoring Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi as a possible summer target, despite already committing £116m to sign Elliot Anderson. The 18-year-old Lille player has impressed at the World Cup and attracted interest from several major clubs.

    City are still assessing midfield options due to doubts over Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders, with Bernardo Silva already gone. Bouaddi could stay at Lille another season, but City may return if the timing and price fit.

    Cape Verde Reach Knockouts and Face Argentina

    Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Vozinha and Argentina.
    After Cape Verde’s final Group H match in Houston.

    Cape Verde became the smallest nation by population to reach the men’s World Cup knockout stage after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia. The debutants finished second in Group H, unbeaten, and will face defending champions Argentina in Miami.

    Vozinha made key saves again as Cape Verde held firm, then Spain’s win over Uruguay confirmed their passage. Coach Bubista said the island nation had shown the world that a small country can still fight for huge goals.

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