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Ivory Coast coach preaches intensity ahead of group finale vs. Curacao

PHILADELPHIA -- Through two matches at the World Cup, Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae believes his team's play has been worthy of the knockout phase. To reach the knockouts for the first time, the Elephants need to maintain that level on Thursday in the Group E finale against Curacao.

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West Ham Are Eyeing This Ball Playing Defender For Free: Right Move For A Relegated Club?

West Ham United are considering a summer move for former Brighton and Hove Albion centre-back Adam Webster. According to The Sun, as relayed via @DeadlineDayLive on X, the 31-year-old is officially a free agent after his contract at the Amex Stadium expired this month.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / June 21

Ivory Coast manager puts Germany on blast over shady tactics after hard-fought loss

Germany secured qualification for the World Cup knockout rounds with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over the Ivory Coast at Toronto Stadium. The Ivorians, led by Yan Diomande and Amad Diallo, put the German squad to the test in the first half, with midfielder Franck Kessié giving his team an early lead.

Soccer News / Ball Exclusives / June 21

Germany uses late goal to squeak out 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast

Germany used two unanswered goals to propel themselves over Ivory Coast, with the victory securing their top spot in Group E. Germany would seemingly break open the scoring in the 22nd minute.

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Soccer News / Ball Exclusives / June 21

The Netherlands dominate Sweden in 5-1 victory

The Netherlands dominated rival Sweden in 5-1 thrashing to secure their first win of the 2026 World Cup. The Dutch would find their first and second goal within the first two minutes, coming courtesy of a Brian Brobbey brace.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Ecuador vs Curaçao Player Ratings- Man of the Match, Winners and Disappointments

Ecuador and Curaçao ended in a 0-0 draw at Kansas City Stadium. The match means that both Ecuador and Curaçao are on one point in Group E. Neither team is eliminated, but they are close to elimination.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / June 21

World Cup 2026 Saturday takeaways: Netherlands makes history; Eloy Room saves Curacao

The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continued on Saturday. Germany partied like it was 2014, the Netherlands made history, and Curacao earned its first World Cup point.

Eloy Room helps Curacao get first World Cup point with historic performance

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Nico Schlotterbeck News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / June 20

Antonio Rüdiger replaces Nico Schlotterbeck vs. Ivory Coast in World Cup game

Germany won their opening game of the FIFA World Cup against Curacao 7-1, giving themselves a chance to ensure qualification in the second game against the impressive Ivory Coast.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Ball Exclusives / June 20

Turkey eliminated from World Cup following 1-0 loss to Paraguay

Paraguay knocks out Turkey from the 2026 World Cup. Turkey becomes the second nation, joining Haiti, to be knocked out of the tournament, being outscored three goals to none over their first two group stage matches.

Lionel Messi News / Stadium Rant / June 19

2026 World Cup Power Rankings: Messi Hat Trick, England And Germany Make Early Statements

A week ago, Spain was my pick to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Today, France remains No. 1, Lionel Messi’s Argentina is surging, Germany’s attack looks terrifying, and England just delivered one of the best performances of the tournament.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Caught Offside / June 17

Fee set: Tottenham want £60m for transfer deal with PL club to go through

Tottenham reportedly want as much as £60m for talented young centre-back Luka Vuskovic as Brighton attempt to find a compromise on the transfer. It’s previously been reported by the Athletic that Brighton have made a £30m bid for Vuskovic, but it seems that’s a long way off what Spurs have in mind for the Croatia international.

Soccer News / Football Paparazzi / June 15

Why Dick Advocaat was crying before Curacao’s World Cup match vs Germany

Before a ball was even kicked in Group E, the biggest story of the night had already happened on the touchline. Dick Advocaat, the 78-year-old manager

Soccer News / Ball Exclusives / June 14

Germany waltz past Curaçao in 7-1 shellacking

Germany showed the rest of the world that they have a World Cup final in their sights after thrashing Curaçao 7-1. The scoring got started early in the first half.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / June 14

On late goal, Japan earn draw vs. Netherlands in opener

Daichi Kamada's deflected goal in the 88th minute was the second tying tally of the second half for Japan, who scraped out a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in the World Cup opener for both teams Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.

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Germany overcomes slow start to rout World Cup debutante Curacao

The match didn't go as expected early when one of the most experienced World Cup nations played against a debutante but in the end, Germany scored the final six goals, two by Kai Havertz, for a 7-1 rout of Curacao in the Group E opener for both teams in Houston on Sunday.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Germany Ruins Curacao's Fairytale World Cup Debut in Dominant Fashion

Curacao came into June 14, 2026 riding one of the best stories in international soccer. A nation of around 150,000 people had just become the smallest country ever to qualify for a men's FIFA World Cup.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / HITC / June 13

World Cup 2026 Group F Guide: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia head into battle

Group F brings together the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in what could become one of the more awkward groups at the World Cup — we’ll get into why.

Soccer News / Action Network / June 11

Brandon Anderson’s World Cup Long Shot Bets

We’ve got over 100 matches in our future over the next couple of months, and that means myriad opportunities for futures and long shots. These games are happening all over the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and will be the talk of summer barbecues for all of June and July, so let’s have a little fun and set up some futures positions.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / HITC / June 11