Davies back for Canada's World Cup clash with Qatar
Alphonso Davies is fit. The Bayern left-back returned to full training and is ready for Canada's must-win Group B match against Qatar (11). Canada coach Jesse Marsch confirmed Davies will be available, calling it a boost for a side that needs a result (1). No scoreline yet, the match is coming up.
Luis Díaz delivers for Colombia
Luis Díaz took over. Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3–1 in their World Cup opener, and your forward scored one and set up another (2) (3) (4). Uzbekistan, making their tournament debut, briefly threatened, but Díaz was the difference (12) (13). The Colombian press ran out of superlatives.
Brown to Bayern: Rüdiger calls him a monster
Nathaniel Brown is close to a move from Eintracht Frankfurt for around €55m (5). Antonio Rüdiger did not hold back on the Germany left-back. "On the pitch he becomes a monster," Rüdiger said, recalling how Brown shut down Antoine Semenyo in his first camp (5). 1. FC Nürnberg stand to collect from a sell-on clause (6).
Kimmich on the World Cup: smaller nations are no pushovers
Joshua Kimmich has been watching. The Germany captain pointed to Spain's draw with Cabo Verde as proof the gap is closing. "The so-called smaller nations are getting better, both from a footballing and tactical point of view," Kimmich said (9). "Curaçao actually played football against us, I had expected more long balls" (9).
Kane: this is England's best shot
Harry Kane believes 2026 is the year. "This is one of the best opportunities we will have as a team to win the World Cup," your striker said (10). He pointed to his own form too: "From a factual point of view it was the best season I've ever had" (10).
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Fans are buzzing about Kane's record. He now has 10 World Cup goals, tied with Gary Lineker for the most by any England player, and some supporters are already talking Ballon d'Or. A separate thread asked who Bayern fans would rather see win it: Kane or Michael Olise. The board's transfer business is also provoking debate, with one post questioning whether the squad is strong enough for a Champions League push next season if spending stops now. Read the Kane discussion
