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Cape Verde is the most sparsely populated country in the history of the World Cup, whose team reached the playoffs - ESPN
Cape Verde reached the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup, becoming the least populated country to reach this stage.

New art featuring portraits of Amsterdam icons unveiled at Johan Cruijff Arena
New art featuring portraits of Amsterdam icons has been unveiled at the Johan Cruijff Arena to celebrate Amsterdam's 750th anniversary. The townspeople chose which celebrity to portray.
Roma are considering selling Mathis Sule to Saudi Arabia for €40 million
Roma may sell Mathis Sule to Saudi Arabian clubs willing to pay €40 million, but the player himself has doubts about the move.

Next step: USA can't afford to stop momentum after World Cup defeat
The US national soccer team faces a critical juncture after a surprise loss to Türkiye and must now regain momentum ahead of its knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Mauricio Pochettino's unusual exit raises concerns for US ahead of World Cup playoffs
Mauricio Pochettino expressed his displeasure during a press conference following the US defeat to Turkey, feeling his team was not being recognized for finishing top of their group at the World Cup.

Uruguay - Spain: online broadcast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup match will begin at 3:00 Moscow time
The match of the 3rd round of Group H of the 2026 World Cup between Uruguay and Spain will begin at 3:00 Moscow time at the Acron Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico.
Liverpool sign Victor Munoz for €40 million
Liverpool signed Osasuna winger Victor Muñoz for €40 million, the first transfer of the Andoni Iraola era. The deal was arranged by Kiko Espinar, the club's regional scout.

“The wrong one is being pulled to be a scorer!” Genich spoke about Dembele's hat-trick at the World Cup, mentioning Mbappe
Konstantin Genich commented on Ousmane Dembele's hat-trick in the 2026 World Cup match against Norway, noting that this could affect Kylian Mbappe's game.

Kazuyoshi Miura, the oldest professional footballer at 59, has extended his contract for another year.
Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest professional footballer, has renewed his contract with Fukushima United and is entering his 42nd season despite being 59 years old.

Journalist Ashershur: Neuer does not deserve a place in the German national team and plays because of his name
Journalist Aschershour criticized Neuer for his performance against Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup, arguing that he does not deserve a place in the national team.

Nani: Something new always happens with Ronaldo, be it a record, a performance or a goal
Luis Nani talks about Cristiano Ronaldo, celebrating his achievements and importance to the football world.

Ousmane Dembele at the 2026 World Cup repeated the achievement of Oleg Salenko during the 1994 World Cup
Ousmane Dembélé matched Oleg Salenko's 1994 World Cup hat-trick, becoming the first player since 1994 to score three goals in the first half of a World Cup match.

Rating of third places in the groups of the World Championship - 2026 as of June 27
Senegal moved up to fifth place in the 2026 World Cup third place rankings after defeating Iraq.
Enzo Maresca is interested in signing Malo Gust, but Manchester City disagree with Chelsea's assessment
Enzo Maresca is keen to sign Malo Gust for Manchester City, but the difference in valuation between the clubs makes possible negotiations much more difficult.
Real Madrid could use Nico Paz transfer to open path to €70m for the defender
Real Madrid are considering a strategy related to the transfer of Nico Paz, which could facilitate negotiations for Alessandro Bastoni from Internazionale, potentially reducing the €70 million asking price.
Greenwood is waiting for Roma, but not forever. Fenerbahce and Al-Hilal are ready to offer golden conditions
Mason Greenwood, the English striker, is awaiting a decision from Roma but also has offers from Fenerbahce and Al-Hilal.
Milan have no intention of selling Pulisic despite interest from New York City FC
Milan have no plans to sell Christian Pulisic, despite interest from New York City FC and other MLS teams. Pulisic is focused on the World Cup with the USMNT and his contract with Milan runs until 2027 with an option to extend until 2028.

"KFSIIIUUU!" KFC trucks with Ronaldo slogan found in Canada
KFC trucks appear in Canada with the words "KFSIIIUUU!" after the match Portugal - Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, where Ronaldo scored two goals.
Roma is waiting for the weekend with offers: everyone knows about the need for 60 million euros
Roma must make 60 million euros of plus currency before June 30, and negotiations are currently underway on several players.