Belgium on Path to Set Up a Clash With USMNT in Round of 16

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Belgium on Path to Set Up a Clash With USMNT in Round of 16

Belgium reached the Round of 32 by beating New Zealand 5-1, topping Group G on goal difference ahead of Egypt. Projection models make South Korea their likeliest next opponent. If Belgium win that tie and USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina, the two sides would meet in the Round of 16 next week at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.

By Nischay Rathore

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Scotland Need Three Results to Keep World Cup Dream Alive

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Scotland Need Three Results to Keep World Cup Dream Alive

Scotland remain stuck on the knockout bubble after finishing third in Group C with three points and a -3 goal difference. To survive, they need Austria to beat Algeria by two or more goals, Ghana to beat Croatia by three or more, and Uzbekistan to avoid defeat against DR Congo this weekend. Anything less knocks Scotland out.

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Thomas Tuchel Says England Couldn’t See Reece James Blow Coming

Tuchel said England “would love” James available for Panama but must “find solutions” after the hamstring injury that has sparked fears he could miss the rest of the World Cup. “No one could see that coming. Reece was in good shape,” Tuchel said, adding Trevoh Chalobah’s call-up could free Jarell Quansah at right-back, with Djed Spence another option.

By Nischay Rathore

Manchester United Await Manuel Ugarte Update After World Cup Injury

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Manchester United Await Manuel Ugarte Update After World Cup Injury

United are waiting on the extent of Ugarte's injury after he was stretchered off in Uruguay's 1-0 World Cup defeat by Spain. The midfielder twisted awkwardly on a tackle and was distraught. Simon Stone reports the club will await an update from the Uruguay medical team. Ugarte made 22 appearances in the Premier League this season with no goals.

By Tanish Chachra

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Mehdi Taremi Accuses FIFA After Iran’s World Cup Elimination

Taremi unloaded after Iran’s match against Egypt, calling their World Cup “disastrous” and saying players could not compete under the current conditions. He said FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited their locker room after New Zealand and promised solutions, but “FIFA did nothing.” The captain claimed Iran had to fight “absolutely everything."

By Tanish Chachra

Manchester United Refuse to Give Up on Mateus Fernandes

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Manchester United Refuse to Give Up on Mateus Fernandes

"ManUtd are determined to sign Mateus Fernandes and are not giving up despite strong competition from Tottenham etc," Florian Plettenberg reported. United have made the 21-year-old a priority target after his three goals and four assists in 36 Premier League games last season at West Ham. Reportedly, personal terms are not an issue. Negotiations are ongoing.

By Tanish Chachra

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