Yéremy Pino likely out with broken collarbone; Nico Williams faces fitness race due to groin injury after Spain's 1-0 win over Uruguay, deepening coach Luis de la Fuente's selection crisis ahead of knockout rounds.

Reece James ruled out of Panama clash with hamstring injury, leaving England with only one specialist full-back. Tuchel faces tactical reshuffle as defensive crisis threatens knockout stage plans. Declan Rice also a doubt with suspension risk.

Canada's 6-0 victory over Qatar was marred by a serious lower leg injury to midfielder Ismael Kone, who was stretchered off after a reckless challenge. Qatar's Assim Madibo received a red card. Kone's absence could reshape Canada's midfield.

Spain fear Yeremy Pino's World Cup is over after a suspected broken collarbone, and Nico Williams may also be out with a groin injury, depleting Spain's attack ahead of the last-32.

Mohamed Salah limped off with a left knee injury in Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran, leaving his participation in the knockout stage uncertain. Coach Hossam Hassan says Salah told him he'll be OK, but no official prognosis has been given. Egypt faces Australia next Friday.

Spain winger Yeremy Pino likely out of World Cup with broken collarbone suffered vs Uruguay. Brazil's Raphinha also ruled out. Spain face knockout stage without key attacker.

Thomas Tuchel insists no one could foresee Reece James's hamstring injury, but his squad selection left England reliant on an injury-prone player. With James out, Ezri Konsa will play right-back against Panama, exposing a needless gamble.

Uruguay's World Cup campaign ends with 1-0 defeat to Spain, exiting in group stage. Internal dysfunction and coach-player disconnect cited. Cape Verde advances as group winner, marking historic upset.

Reece James' hamstring injury threatens his World Cup knockout involvement, exposing England's defensive depth crisis. Declan Rice returns from calf issue but faces suspension risk. Tuchel's squad selection under scrutiny.

Senegal's historic 5-0 victory over Iraq secures their World Cup last-32 spot and shatters Scotland's knockout hopes, leaving Steve Clarke's side dependent on other results to advance.

Reece James will miss England's next two matches due to a hamstring injury, deepening a defensive crisis after Tino Livramento's pre-tournament calf issue. Manager Thomas Tuchel faces a scramble for right-back cover.

France manager Didier Deschamps is absent from the crucial World Cup group match against Norway following the death of his mother. Assistant coach Guy Stéphan takes temporary charge as the team plays for both qualification and their grieving leader.

Mauricio Pochettino's angry response to post-match questions after a loss to Türkiye raises concerns about pressure ahead of World Cup knockouts. Is his 'think big' mentality galvanizing or a sign of strain?

Senegal's World Cup campaign is on the brink due to administrative failures, unpaid wages, coach contract disputes, and player dissatisfaction, overshadowing a talented squad's on-field efforts.

Scotland's World Cup hopes hang by a thread after Brazil defeat; South Africa advance. Mexico flawless, Canada falter, and Australia stun Turkey with defensive masterclass.

Scotland's World Cup hopes hang by a thread after a 3-0 loss to Brazil in Miami. The Tartan Army, known for their passionate support, voiced resignation and gallows humor, calling the result 'Typical Scotland'.

After a historic win over Haiti, Scotland's World Cup hopes now depend on other results following a 3-0 defeat to Brazil. They need at least four third-placed teams to finish with fewer points or a worse goal difference to reach the knockouts.

Scotland's historic knockout stage dream is on life support after a 3-0 loss to Brazil. Now they must wait to see if three points and a poor goal difference are enough to advance as one of the best third-placed teams.

Scotland's World Cup hopes depend on other results and the fitness of captain Andy Robertson, who injured his ankle against Brazil. His potential absence would be a massive tactical and emotional blow.

Scotland's World Cup hopes hang by thread after Brazil defeat. With three points and no shots on target for long stretches, the team awaits results from other groups. The Guardian calls their performance 'pitiful' and 'punchless', raising questions about manager Steve Clarke.

England's World Cup campaign hits a snag as they are held to a goalless draw by Ghana. Controversial VAR decisions, including a missed red card on Pickford and a penalty shout, spark outrage from Ghana manager Queiroz. The result leaves Group L tight with both teams on four points.

England's 0-0 draw with Ghana highlights a glaring weakness: a bench lacking a game-changing spark. Despite Harry Kane's pre-match warning about second-game stumbles, the team produced a sterile performance, raising doubts about Thomas Tuchel's strategy.

Declan Rice limped through the mixed zone with a heavily bandaged leg after England's goalless draw with Ghana, sparking World Cup injury fears. The Arsenal midfielder has been managing hamstring nerve pain since Christmas and played the full 90 minutes against Ghana, raising questions about his fitness for the knockout stages.

England escape with a 0-0 draw against Ghana after two controversial no-calls. Ghana manager Queiroz says VAR is 'on vacation.' England wasteful in attack, lucky to avoid defeat.