Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: June 15, 2026, 5:44 AM ET

World Cup Tournament Action

Japan salvaged a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Netherlands on Sunday in Monterrey, Mexico, after Daichi Kamada netted an 88th-minute equalizer to complete a remarkable comeback from two goals down. The result justified dark-horse credentials for Hajime Moriyasu's side, who twice rallied through Kamada's brace, leaving Dutch coach Ronald Koeman calling the performance their minimal standard if they hope to advance deep into the tournament. Meanwhile, Germany demolished Curaçao 7-1 in what Julian Nagelsmann deemed a needed boost after failing to escape the group stage in the previous two World Cups, with Kai Havertz scoring twice and the team overwhelming their tournament debutant opponents.

Sweden capped a dominant 5-1 victory over Tunisia in Group F, as Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres sparked the rout with goals from the former and Yasin Ayari's brace against his father's native country. The result showed Sweden's quality early in the competition. In Group E, Amad Diallo came off the bench to score a 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1-0 in Philadelphia, giving the Manchester United winger a dream start to World Cup play. Canada earned their first-ever World Cup point by rallying for a 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina, with substitute Cyle Larin scoring in the 78th minute to salvage the co-host's opening match on home soil.

Transfer Market Developments

AS Roma are plotting a move for Marseille striker Mason Greenwood as the transfer window heats up across Europe, with the Italian club joining several suitors for the English forward. Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich have all shown interest in Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, while the Gunners are also tracking Christos Tzolis and Bradley Barcola to strengthen their attack ahead of pre-season. Tottenham Hotspur secured Pedro Porro on a new long-term contract through 2031, providing stability at right-back for the North London side. Real Madrid reached a £51.8m agreement with Chelsea for Marc Cucurella, adding defensive depth after the World Cup concludes, while Celtic made preliminary inquiries about former Hibernian striker Kieron Bowie following Hellas Verona's relegation from Serie A.

European Contenders Assessment

France continue monitoring Bayern Munich star Michael Olise as Didier Deschamps finally integrated him into the senior setup after a lengthy delay, with the 22-year-old now seen as crucial to Les Bleus' World Cup ambitions. Spain will bench Lamine Yamal for their opening match against Cape Verde despite the teenage sensation being declared "in perfect condition," with coach Luis de la Fuente opting for caution in their Group B debut. Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco despite Vinicius Junior's stunning goal, leaving