Senegalese striker at Chelsea, 25-year-old forward on the international stage
The USMNT has shown improved form under Mauricio Pochettino ahead of the World Cup, with a 3-2 win over Senegal highlighted by strong backline shape, dynamic wing-backs Sergiño Dest and Antonee Robinson, and a return to goals from Christian Pulisic as part of a confident 90-minute performance.
Tunisia has dismissed Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 opening loss to Sweden and has appointed Hervé Renard to lead the team for its remaining Group F matches. Renard has arrived in Monterrey with four days to prepare for Saturday's match against Japan and brings World Cup experience with Morocco and Saudi Arabia plus two Africa Cup of Nations titles.
Senegal has been held to a draw by France in a taut Group I opener, with strategic missteps and a late deficit preventing a positive result. Senegal’s captain says the side showed quality in the first half but could not sustain pressure, while France’s Mbappe sealed the win. Meanwhile, Tunisia has appointed Hervé Renard as head coach after a 5-1 loss to Sweden, aiming to spark a Group F recovery.
Scotland has been eliminated from the World Cup after finishing third in Group C with three points and a -3 goal difference, ending any hopes of progressing to the knockout rounds. The outcome follows a 3-0 defeat by Brazil and earlier results against Haiti and Morocco. The door remains open for other routes to advancement through third-place standings in the broader group stage.
Andoni Iraola is embarking on his first pre-season as Liverpool’s head coach, pledging humility and unity as he inherits a squad in flux. He aims to reconnect players and supporters and prove he belongs at Anfield amid high expectations.