Cafu dismisses fullback crisis as Scotland take group lead

Cafu: Brazil's problem is not the fullbacks

Cafu has had enough of the fullback debate. Speaking ahead of Brazil's next World Cup match, the former captain dismissed the idea that the Seleção have a crisis at right or left back. "The problem today is a collective one, not the fullbacks," he said (1). It is a clear message to the squad and to Ancelotti: the structure needs fixing, not the personnel.

Scotland go top, Brazil face them on June 24

Scotland beat Haiti 1–0 in Group C and now sit top of the group (3). They face Morocco on Friday, then your team on June 24. Steve Clarke sounded relaxed after the Haiti win. "Players like this never let me down. That is why I can come to a tournament and actually enjoy it," he said (3).

Saibari set to be Bayern's only attacking signing

Ismael Saibari, the man who scored Morocco's goal against Brazil in the group opener, looks headed to Bayern Munich. Reports say he will be Bayern's only attacking signing this window (4). The PSV midfielder announced himself on the big stage, and now a move to Bavaria awaits.

Spain stunned by Cape Verde

Spain 0–0 Cape Verde on Monday. A shock result by any measure (5). Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, and Mikel Oyarzabal all started, and none could break through. The World Cup keeps delivering surprises.

Families welcomed, press shut out

Brazil's camp opened its doors on Tuesday, but only for players' families. The squad held a training session and a lunch with relatives, then closed the rest of the session to the media (2). A deliberate choice to lighten the mood during a long tournament stay.

Fan reactions

The Neymar calf situation is what supporters are talking about most right now, with reports of a fresh setback ahead of the Haiti match. There is also real tactical chatter, fans are dissecting Brazil's shift to a 4-4-2 and what it means for the knockout rounds. Join the discussion