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Dutch striker Weghorst leaves Ajax for Twente

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Netherlands Training - KC Current Training Facility, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 10, 2026 Netherlands' Wout Weghorst during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Denny Medley
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Netherlands Training - KC Current Training Facility, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 10, 2026 Netherlands' Wout Weghorst during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Denny Medley

2026 World Cup breaks record for most goals scored in a single tournament

The United States’  Auston Trusty’s early opener against Turkey on June 25 produced the record-breaking 173rd goal.
The United States’  Auston Trusty’s early opener against Turkey on June 25 produced the record-breaking 173rd goal.

Qatar face generational challenge after another early World Cup exit

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Qatar's Akram Afif, Almoez Ali and Boualem Khoukhi look dejected after the match REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Qatar's Akram Afif, Almoez Ali and Boualem Khoukhi look dejected after the match REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Bumper World Cup tipped to smash betting records

The Angel of Independence is seen as Mexico fans celebrate in the rain after the Czech Republic v Mexico match REUTERS/Luis Cortes
The Angel of Independence is seen as Mexico fans celebrate in the rain after the Czech Republic v Mexico match REUTERS/Luis Cortes

Bosnia's blend of youth and experience continues to surprise

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina's Kerim Alajbegovic celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina's Kerim Alajbegovic celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Lopetegui stresses the positives after Qatar knocked out of World Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Qatar - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 18, 2026 Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui reacts at half time REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Qatar - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 18, 2026 Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui reacts at half time REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Switzerland look to fine-tune after edging out Canada to top World Cup Group B

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Canada - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 24, 2026 Switzerland players celebrate after the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Canada - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 24, 2026 Switzerland players celebrate after the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 25, 2026

FILE PHOTO: Tesla enthusiast Kees Roelandschap drives around hands-free with his electric car, several days after Dutch regulators approved the use of Tesla's self-driving software, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Bart Biesemans/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tesla enthusiast Kees Roelandschap drives around hands-free with his electric car, several days after Dutch regulators approved the use of Tesla's self-driving software, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Bart Biesemans/File Photo

Bosnia end Qatar’s World Cup dream, all but seal knockout berth

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina's Edin Dzeko and teammates celebrate their second goal, an own goal scored by Qatar's Sultan Albrake REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Bosnia and Herzegovina v Qatar - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina's Edin Dzeko and teammates celebrate their second goal, an own goal scored by Qatar's Sultan Albrake REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Dzeko set to make 150th Bosnia appearance in Qatar clash

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 18, 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina's Edin Dzeko IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Kiyoshi Mio
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 18, 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina's Edin Dzeko IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Kiyoshi Mio

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