Today na one of di busiest days for World Cup 2026 history, with six matches wey go determine who go qualify for next round. From Switzerland against Canada to Scotland versus Brazil, di action no go stop.
Di day start with Switzerland v Canada for Group B. Both teams don show attacking style, especially di co-hosts Canada wey dey play with plenty energy. Qatar go face Bosnia and Herzegovina, and di Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui don reveal say Assim Madibo visit Ismael Kone for Vancouver after di Canada midfielder suffer leg break for earlier match. Madibo bin dey distraught after di accident, and Lopetegui say na very clear accident.
For Group C, Morocco go play Haiti, while Scotland go meet Brazil. Scotland need result to progress, and dem dey hope say di 1-0 win and two one-goal defeats fit be enough. Brazil don improve from dia first game, and Carlo Ancelotti dey find im best team. Igor Thiago bin start against Morocco, but many people expect Matheus Cunha go play now.
Group A get South Africa versus South Korea and Czechia against Mexico. Di permutations plenty, and every match go affect di standings.
Meanwhile, Iran don use dia final Group G match to highlight US attack on school wey kill at least 168 people, mostly schoolchildren. Di players train with black corner flags wey carry message “#168”. Di Iranian team don face travel restrictions, only allowed to arrive for LA 24 hours before dia matches. Coach Amir Ghalenoei call di team “most oppressed” for tournament.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino don defend hydration breaks wey dey happen for 22nd and 67th minutes. Some players and coaches complain say di breaks disrupt match momentum, but Infantino say na purely sporting matter, no be financial issue. Di breaks help players cope with heat and give coaching staff chance to give instructions.
England fans still dey yarn about dia team performance against Ghana. Many dey question Thomas Tuchel selection and tactics. Some fans sing “Rule Britannia” for match wey involve Ghanaian and Afro-Caribbean players, and dis cause cringe for many pipo.
For women football, court of arbitration for sport rule say Lazio Women unlawfully end Swedish player Maja Göthberg contract because of pregnancy. Di club must pay compensation. Dis na landmark case for FIFA maternity regulations.
Leeds United don reach agreement to sign Harry Wilson from Fulham. Di Wales midfielder go become free agent on 1 July, and Daniel Farke don seal deal to bring am to Elland Road.
