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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Marcelo bielsa - Caught on Camera

Ranking All 48 Teams at the End of the 2026 World Cup

One very memorable tournament, after one very forgettable final, saw 48 teams deliver performances from every extreme.

Sports Illustrated

Exit strategies: how and why 27% of World Cup coaches have left their jobs

Thirteen coaches have been sacked or walked away from their national teams – here’s a full rundown

The Guardian - UK

France’s fab front four make them incomparable World Cup favourites

In today’s newsletter: France win the GWC before the ‘32’ is even halfway through

The Guardian - UK

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What Marcelo Bielsa said in explosive rant as he quits as Uruguay manager

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The Independent UK

Marcelo Bielsa steps down from Uruguay role in explosive 100-minute press conference

Bielsa has stepped down from his post as Uruguay boss after their elimination from the World Cup

The Independent UK

The Six Biggest Disappointments of the 2026 World Cup Group Stage

Several teams failed to show up on soccer’s grandest stage.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup Manager Quits Minutes After Tournament Elimination Confirmed

Scotland’s first venture onto the world stage in 28 years ended at the earliest opportunity.

Sports Illustrated

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How stubborn Marcelo Bielsa provoked the bitter demise of Uruguay in World Cup implosion

Uruguay are out of the World Cup 2026 after a horrible defeat to Spain and, as Ed Malyon outlines, the tournament is the culmination of a drastic decline and series of disputes under Marcelo Bielsa

The Independent UK

Filth, fury and fairytales: Uruguay and Cape Verde bring football heritage

In today’s Football Daily: Cape Verde go big but Uruguay go home

The Guardian - UK

Marcelo Bielsa snaps at reporter as Uruguay’s dismal World Cup ends in ‘disgrace’

Agustin Canobbio was sent off in stoppage time for a wild lunge and raised his hand to the chest of referee Ismail Elfath

The Independent UK

Bielsa exits World Cup with admission: ’I haven’t left anything to Uruguayan football’

Marcelo Bielsa said that he had left nothing to Uruguayan football after overseeing their elimination from the World Cup with defeat by Spain

The Guardian - UK

Bielsa takes the blame as Uruguay depart in a storm of spite and ill-discipline

The head coach is an easy scapegoat but, while his legacy is secure, this has been a dire tournament for him and his side

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde take World Cup fairytale to knockout stage as Spain end Uruguay's run

Cape Verde set up a historic showdown with reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey at the 2026 World Cup. Uruguay crashed out after goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's costly error handed Spain a 1-0 victory in Guadalajara, sending…

France 24

Uruguay boss Marcelo Bielsa explains stunning Fernando Muslera half-time change after howler against Spain

The veteran goalkeeper has made three errors that have led to goals for Uruguay’s opponents in a dreadful World Cup campaign

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Why is Marcelo Bielsa known as 'El Loco'?

Marcelo Bielsa is one of football's greatest, and most influential, minds, but why is he known as 'El Loco'?

FourFourTwo

Who is Ismail Elfath? The official in charge of Uruguay vs Spain

Who is the referee for tonight's Group H clash between Uruguay and Spain?

Sports Illustrated

Uruguay vs. Spain—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 64th game of the 2026 World Cup could be the most dramatic yet.

FourFourTwo

Uruguay vs Spain predictions as Marcelo Bielsa bows out on the world stage

Your Uruguay vs Spain prediction as Group H comes to a conclusion on Friday, June 26

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The Independent UK

Egypt v Iran LIVE: Pharaohs survive late World Cup drama as Khalilzadeh strike ruled out by VAR and Salah suffers injury blow

Iran denied late winner and settle for third, as Belgium pip Egypt to top spot in Group G after 5-1 win over New Zealand

The Economic Times

Uruguay vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026: India time, live streaming, venue, predicted lineups, key players and match preview

Uruguay vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Streaming, Match Time, Venue, Lineup, Key Players and Team Preview: Spain faces Uruguay in a critical FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match on June 26. Spain, leading the group, is poised for the knockout stage, while Uruguay desperately needs a win…

The Independent UK

The 2026 World Cup has a problem: celebrity-spotting

Comment: The impression given by TV coverage is that we are all more interested in Michael Buble than Michael Olise, Shakira than Vozinha, Paris Saint-Germain players than Paris Hilton

The Guardian - US

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Norway v France, TV channels & live stream Friday 26 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Friday 26 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - UK

Bielsa’s first meeting with former pupil De la Fuente comes at fractious moment for Uruguay

Spain present a formidable obstacle for a Uruguay side needing a win to progress – and quell a rebellious dressing-room mood

The Independent UK

What do Spain and Cape Verde need to qualify for World Cup knockouts from Group H?

Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia all have the chance to advance as Group H concludes

The Guardian - UK

Fifa unites the world – in anger at hydration breaks (AKA ad breaks)

Fans, players and coaches have voiced their indignation at the way the game is massively altered by the four-quarter structure

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