Manchester United: a world's most-wollowed club, record 20-time Premier League champions, global fanbase, influential academy, retooling under new leadership amid recent coaching changes and a shifting English football landscape.
Kylian Mbappé has extended his World Cup dominance, scoring twice as France overpowers Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32. Olise and Barcola provide assists as France advances toward a potential clash with Paraguay; Deschamps contemplates legacy amid personal bereavement.
Iraq has secured a playoff win and earned a spot in the 2026 World Cup, despite a grueling travel saga. Players and staff faced long, interrupted journeys from Baghdad to Amman, then to Mexico, before beating Bolivia 2-1 to reach the final. Back home, celebrations electrify Baghdad as the nation basks in a rare moment of national unity.
Christian Eriksen has collapsed during Denmark’s friendly with Ukraine in Odense but has regained consciousness and been taken to hospital. Denmark’s team doctor, Morten Boesen, has said Eriksen is with his family and in good spirits; doctors will carry out further tests and expect to discharge him soon. The match was abandoned with Denmark leading 2-1.
Wolves have concluded a leadership change after the season review, appointing a new head coach as they prepare to compete in the Championship next season.
Mbappé scores twice to move France to 58 international goals, becoming the nation's all-time top scorer. Dembele nets a hat-trick in earlier group win over Senegal; Barcola adds late goal as France beat Senegal 3-1 to seal Group I victory. Norway advance to last 32 after earlier results.
Scotland has progressed with three points but faces a high-stakes finale against Brazil; outcomes depend on results elsewhere and injuries to key players. The scenario remains live as groups near completion.