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Two games down, One to go? Or might there be more fixtures to come for Scotland at this World Cup?

The edgy opening win over Haiti opened the door to a first-ever knockout stage place for Steve Clarke's side but defeat by Morocco threw up as many questions as answers?

BBC Sport Scotland pundits Neil McCann and Leanne Crichton are in the United States and are ready to answer - some - of those queries.

So type your questions in below and we'll put them to the managers of Kilmarnock and Rangers women's team in Stateside and come back to you with their answers...

�� 40 years since the Hand of God and the Goal of the Century🥹 40 years since the Hand of God and the Goal of the Century

On June 22, 1986, Diego Armando Maradona etched into the world’s memory one of the most unforgettable performances in football history.

When we talk about World Cups, one of the names that most quickly comes to mind is Diego Armando Maradona. That match against England at the Azteca Stadium, with two goals that became part of history, instantly comes to mind.

The first, the famous ‘Hand of God,’ and the second, the one many consider the greatest goal in World Cup history. Maradona dribbling past as many as five English players to score a goal for the ages.

Well then, today that memorable performance turns 40, and fate has willed it to be in a World Cup year and precisely on the day Argentina plays.

A World Cup that La Albiceleste would go on to win, and one that 40 years later they want to recreate once again. Cosmic kite, what planet did you come from?

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�� French fans' unbelievable XDDL banner ��📸 French fans' unbelievable XDDL banner 😭

They’re crazy.

Stop everything! We’ve got the funniest thing of the 2026 World Cup!

Some French supporters are in Philadelphia this Monday, where Les Bleus are facing Iraq (11 p.m.), with the most WTF banner of this World Cup.

A French flag featuring the portrait of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, France’s most famous fugitive, and this question: “have you seen this guy?”

Some theories do in fact claim that Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, XDDL, is living somewhere in the United States. 

10/10 on the French humor scale. Not sure it’ll make it into the stadium, though...

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 21: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning during a game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on June 21, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 6-2. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) | Getty Images

It’s always nice to beat the Mets.

It’s even nicer to beat them in back to back games.

It’s even nicer to beat them by hitting home runs and pitching well like they did Sunday night. Playing the game on Sunday Night Baseball for a national audience, the offense clicked into gear yet again, riding the wave of home runs from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper to take the series from New York.

The scoring started in the first when Mets starter David Peterson walked the first two hitters in the lineup, struck out Harper, then allowed an infield single to Alec Bohm. On that single, Brett Baty threw the ball away, allowing Trea Turner to score the opening run. Edmundo Sosa followed that with an infield single to score Schwarber and the Phillies had a 2-0 lead by hitting the ball a total of about 120 feet.

Zack Wheeler settled in nicely, even if he was a bit off with his command. He had a jam in the second when he allowed singles to lead off the inning by Jared Young and A.J. Ewing, but retired the next three batters in order. That allowed the Phillies to tack on in their half of the inning when Bryson Stott and Turner singled with one out for Schwarber.

ANOTHER second-deck homer for Kyle Schwarber 😱 pic.twitter.com/cyd5k9q1zk

— MLB (@MLB) June 22, 2026

A second night in a row with a monster shot and the lead was at five. Wheeler would give one back in the third when emerging pest Carson Benge homered on an opposite field shot to cut the score to 5-1. The Mets might have started a rally later when Juan Soto hit a ball that he believed was a perfect opportunity to stretch into a double, but Derek Hill gunned him down with relative ease.

Juan Soto tried to stretch a single to a double down four and was thrown out by a mile pic.twitter.com/SH4jU5uD8z

— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 22, 2026

Ok then.

In the fourth, Bryce Harper hit his 17th home run of the year to push the lead back to five.

Back-to-back games with a Bryce Harper homer!

He’s halfway to another cycle 👀 pic.twitter.com/UgppdKV5L8

— MLB (@MLB) June 22, 2026

New York threatened yet again in the sixth when Wheeler walked the bases loaded with one out before a visit from Don Mattingly. The ace was left in the game to try and get a double play, but only managed to get one out on a force out, giving the Mets another run, but keeping runners on the corners for Marcus Semien. Jonathan Bowlan was summoned from the bullpen to put the fire out and did so with ease, striking Semien out and ending the threat.

From there, the Phillies’ bullpen trio of Jose Alvarado, Orion Kerkering and Jhoan Duran doused any other flames and gave the Phillies a win to send them seven games over .500. They’ll head to Washington for an interesting showdown with one of the top offenses in the game.

Lionel Messi made it clear during his first 2026 World Cup match that he came to win… again. Argentina entered this year's tournament as the defending champions, taking the title back in 2022, and after Messi scored a hat trick during their first group match against Algeria, he proved once again why he's the GOAT and why Argentina will be a force to be reckoned with this year. They'll face Austria – who also won their tournament opener against Jordan – this Monday at 1 p.m. ET. Find out more about this game and all of this week's biggest matches in our 2026 World Cup guide.

Here's everything you need to know about watching the Argentina vs. Austria match at the 2026 World Cup live from the U.S. (Plus, find out how you can catch every other game of the tournament).

Where to watch the Argentina vs. Austria match:

Date: Monday, June 22, 2026

Time: 1 p.m. ET

Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington

TV channels: FOX, Telemundo

Streaming: YouTube TV, DirecTV, Peacock, and more

Argentina vs. Austria game time:

Coverage of the 2026 World Cup game between Argentina and Austria begins at 1 p.m. ET on Monday, June 22.

Argentina vs. Austria game channel:

FOX will be broadcasting the Argentina vs. Austria World Cup game in English. A Spanish-language broadcast of the game will air on Telemundo.

Where to watch the 2026 World Cup without cable:

2026 FIFA World Cup group stage schedule: 

All times Eastern

Sunday, June 21
Tunisia vs Japan: 12 a.m. (FS1) — Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Guadalupe
Spain vs Saudi Arabia: 12 p.m. (FOX) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Belgium vs Iran: 3 p.m. (FS1) — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Uruguay vs Cape Verde: 6 p.m. (FS1) — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
New Zealand vs Egypt: 9 p.m. (FS1) — BC Place, Vancouver

Monday, June 22
Argentina vs Austria: 1 p.m. (FOX) — AT&T Stadium, Arlington
France vs Iraq: 5 p.m. (FOX) — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Norway vs Senegal: 8 p.m. (FOX) — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Jordan vs Algeria: 11 p.m. (FS1) — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara

Tuesday, June 23
Portugal vs Uzbekistan: 1 p.m. (FOX) — NRG Stadium, Houston
England vs Ghana: 4 p.m. (FOX) — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Panama vs Croatia: 7 p.m. (FOX) — BMO Field, Toronto
Colombia vs DR Congo: 10 p.m. (FS1) — Estadio Akron, Zapopan

Wednesday, June 24
Switzerland vs Canada: 3 p.m. (FOX) — BC Place, Vancouver
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar: 3 p.m. (FS1) — Lumen Field, Seattle
Scotland vs Brazil: 6 p.m. (FOX) — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Morocco vs Haiti: 6 p.m. (FS1) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Czechia vs Mexico: 9 p.m. (FOX) — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
South Africa vs South Korea: 9 p.m. (FS1) — Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Guadalupe

Thursday, June 25
Ecuador vs Germany: 4 p.m. (FOX) — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Willemstad Curaçao vs Ivory Coast: 4 p.m. (FS1) — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia Tunisia vs Netherlands: 7 p.m. (FOX) — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Japan vs Sweden: 7 p.m. (FS1) — AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Türkiye vs United States: 10 p.m. (FOX) — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Paraguay vs Australia: 10 p.m. (FS1) — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara

Friday, June 26
Norway vs France: 3 p.m. (FOX) — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
Senegal vs Iraq: 3 p.m. (FS1) — BMO Field, Toronto
Uruguay vs Spain: 8 p.m. (FOX) — Estadio Akron, Zapopan
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia: 8 p.m. (FS1) — NRG Stadium, Houston
New Zealand vs Belgium: 11 p.m. (FOX) — BC Place, Vancouver
Egypt vs Iran: 11 p.m. (FS1) — Lumen Field, Seattle

Saturday, June 27
Panama vs England: 5 p.m. (FOX) — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Croatia vs Ghana: 5 p.m. (FS1) — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Colombia vs Portugal: 7:30 p.m. (FOX) — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan: 7:30 p.m. (FS1) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Jordan vs Argentina: 10 p.m. (FOX) — AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Algeria vs Austria: 10 p.m. (FS1) — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Tysie Gallagher in her gym before her fight with Ellie Hellewell Tysie Gallagher made her debut in 2021 and lost a world-title challenge in 2023 [BBC]

Super-bantamweight Tysie Gallagher has signed with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) to become the latest British fighter to join the promotional outfit.

The 27-year-old has won 10 of her 12 professional fights and is the reigning British and Commonwealth champion.

She joins fellow Britons Ellie Scotney, Caroline Dubois, Chantelle Cameron and Savannah Marshall in signing with MVP, which was co-founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian and has invested heavily in female boxing.

"I'm excited to represent Britain on the global stage and become world champion," said Gallagher.

The Luton fighter retained her titles with a points win over Ellie Hellewell in September.

It was her first outing in 12 months after some time away from the sport following the death of her mother-in-law, Diane Cleary, who was murdered in January 2025.

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters a pivotal week of group stage matches on Monday with a fresh slate of top contenders today, including Lionel Messi with Argentina and Kylian Mbappé with France - neither of which has locked in a spot in the Round of 32.

Here’s today’s full game schedule, latest key results from the weekend, how to watch every match live on TV and where to stream.

This weekend's games brought a mix of dominant wins and crucial draws across North America, with Spain rebounding in emphatic fashion, routing Saudi Arabia 4-0 after its opening draw, while Uruguay was held again in a 2-2 result with Cabo Verde — keeping Group H wide open.

Belgium continued to stall with a 0-0 draw against Iran, and Egypt picked up momentum with a 3-1 win over New Zealand.

Some other big wins this weekend included the Netherland’s crushing 5-1 win over Sweden, Japan's 4-0 win over Tunisia and Germany pulled off a difficult 2-1 win over Ivory Coast to secure their advancement to the Round of 32.

Many groups are still lacking clear frontrunners for the Round of 32, except for Germany, USA and Mexico - which have already made it.

On Monday, Argentina enters as the defending champion looking to build on its opening win, while France — powered by Mbappé — is heavily favored again after its strong start.

Norway vs. Senegal could be one of the day’s most competitive matchups, with both sides chasing control of Group I, while Algeria looks to respond after a loss in its opener.

Who plays in World Cup games today? (June 22 schedule)

Four matches are on tap Monday across North America, with several knockout implications already in play:

  • Argentina vs. Austria — 1 p.m. ET (Arlington, Texas)
  • France vs. Iraq — 5 p.m. ET (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • Norway vs. Senegal — 8 p.m. ET (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
  • Jordan vs. Algeria — 11 p.m. ET (Santa Clara, California
When does the 2026 World Cup end? FIFA World Cup schedule

The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a 48-team field across the United States, Canada and Mexico, running from June 11 through July 19 with 104 matches scheduled over several rounds as follows:

  • Group stage: June 11-June 27
  • Round of 32: June 28-July 3
  • Round of 16: July 4-7
  • Quarterfinals: July 9-11
  • Semifinals: July 14 and 15
  • Third-place match: July 18
  • World Cup final: July 19

With multiple games taking place daily during the tournament across different cities and time zones, the World Cup match times will vary throughout the day.

Checking the daily schedule is key if you want to catch specific teams or matchups.

How to watch World Cup games on TV?

Watching the World Cup in the U.S. remains straightforward:

  • Telemundo, Universo: Spanish-language coverage
  • FOX, FS1: English-language broadcasts

Many matches — including high-profile games and knockout rounds — air on free, over-the-air TV.

If you don't have cable TV, there are other ways to stream every match live.

Where to stream World Cup matches live?

Streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry the same channels that will be airing the World Cup games, letting you follow the FIFA tournament in real time. FOX’s own platforms, including its app and direct-to-consumer options, also provide access to live matches.

See the full Fox World Cup broadcast schedule here.

The Spanish-speaking streams are widely available on Peacock, which carries full coverage of the tournament. Every single match, regardless of where it airs, can be streamed live on Peacock.

Maria Francis is a Pennsylvania-based journalist covering trending and breaking topics across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions for USA Today Network. Reach her at mfrancis@usatodayco.com.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: World Cup games today: Full schedule, start times and how to watch tv

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 30: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates with fans after his team's 26-7 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has become one of the faces of the NFL since being selected with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Wyoming, and Allen’s popularity stretches well beyond the Western New York region.

Earlier this month, the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) released its annual year-ending Top 50 Player Sales List, a snapshot of which players sold the most merchandise during the timeframe from March of 2025 through February of 2026, and Buffalo’s former MVP-winning quarterback was the No. 1 most popular player when it came to fans buying jerseys, apparel and collectibles.

The list is based on sales data from more than 85 NFLPA licensees along with tracked consumer purchases made during the last league year across online and in-store retail channels.

This is Allen’s fifth appearance in the NFLPA Top 10 merchandise list, which includes sales of Allen’s No. 17 jersey along with other apparel, collectibles, bobbleheads, figurines, wall decals and even Josh Allen-licensed pet products. Allen’s reach extends far beyond Bills Mafia territory, with Allen claiming the top spot among international jersey sellers. Allen was also was the league’s most popular featured player for FOCO’s bobbleheads and Fathead’s wall decals and life-size cutouts.  

This year, as Allen holds down the top spot from a player popularity perspective, the NFL enjoyed a banner year in officially licensed player merchandise, with fans of all 32 teams buying more than $1.9 billion worth of items during the recently completed league year.

“This isn’t just about jerseys. It’s about the products fans choose to buy, collect, wear, and display every day. The rankings help show which players are breaking through, building strong connections with fans, and driving demand throughout the licensed products business, Matt Curtin, President of NFL Players Inc., said in the official news release.

Introducing last season’s retail kings 👑

The NFLPA Top 50 Player Sales List is the only verified ranking of all officially licensed NFL player merchandise, capturing sales from March 2025 to February 2026. From jerseys and apparel to collectibles, this list is the most… pic.twitter.com/bln7KIB4FV

— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 9, 2026

After Allen, the rest of the Top 10 includes:

  • New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye
  • Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley
  • Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels
  • Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
  • Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts
  • Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams
  • Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love
  • Green Bay Packers linebacker Micah Parsons. 

The Brady Tkachuk blockbuster to the Florida Panthers underscores an unfolding truth in today’s NHL. Power is shifting in favor of the NHLs star players. New Jersey Devils fans watching the Hughes speculation might feel uncomfortable. However, they’re not in a Tkachuk-like predicament… yet.

On Sunday, the Panthers pulled off an incredible heist, trading Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a first and second round pick, only to flip the assets plus two more first round picks in exchange for Brady.

Now, the youngest Tkachuk is reunited with his brother in Sunrise, which catapults Florida back to the top of the NHLs most dangerous teams.

The situation in New Jersey doesn’t mirror the Ottawa Senators pressure cooker yet, largely because the ingredients that forced the Tkachuks’ moves aren’t fully present here.

Start with the market itself. Jack Hughes plays in New Jersey, an American market without the extra layer of tension that hit some U.S. players in Canadian buildings after Team USA’s Olympic gold.

The post-Olympics reception in certain Canadian markets was noticeably rough for American stars.

That dynamic doesn’t apply to Jack in Newark, where Hughes returned a literal hero to an American market after his golden goal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Like it or not, the American market is certainly a factor.

Furthermore, when Jack returned and addressed the Prudential Center crowd, he didn’t just celebrate the gold medal—he spoke emotionally about his pride in representing the Devils organization and the state of New Jersey. Those weren’t throwaway lines. They reflected a genuine connection that’s been there since he was drafted.

 Buffalo Sabres at New Jersey DevilsIMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Then there’s the winning factor, which reshapes everything. Look at the teams that ended up on Tkachuk’s approved list during his trade process.

Vegas, Carolina, Minnesota, and ultimately Florida.

Those weren’t random. The “tax-free” narrative doesn’t work here given half of the teams on Tkachuk’s list don’t apply.

Instead, they are organizations with recent success, strong cultures, and clear paths to contention. Stars increasingly want to land where the window is open now and sustainable later.

Matthew Tkachuk made a similar calculation when he left Calgary. The common thread wasn’t just family or lifestyle—it was the chance to win at a high level immediately.

And look, you don’t have to like it, but it took just two seasons to prove Matthew right. He went on to win back-to-back Stanley Cups quickly following his exit from Calgary.

For the Devils, that means the real work of retaining the Hughes brothers who are already in New Jersey starts today.

Quinn Hughes landed in Minnesota after Tom Fitzgerald failed to reel in the eldest brother to unite the Hughes’ in Newark.

Since then, Quinn has spoken positively about the fit under Bill Guerin, turning the Wild into a destination that feels stable and competitive. New Jersey can do the same.

The franchise has the young core in place—Jack, Luke Hughes, Nico Hischier, and Timo Meier—and now has Sunny Mehta in the general manager’s chair. Mehta brings experience from the Panthers’ recent championship runs and a background in analytics that helped build those winning rosters. His hiring signals a shift toward sustained contention rather than just potential.

However, those notions need to materialize into action.

The cautionary tales are all around. Players like Dylan Larkin, Zach Werenski, Connor Hellebuyck, and Tkachuk himself either requested moves or became available from organizations that had talented pieces but struggled to turn them into consistent winners.

That’s why you’re hearing rumblings of Auston Matthews out of Toronto, too.

 Toronto Maple Leafs at New Jersey DevilsIMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

When the wins don’t come, even loyal stars start weighing their options. The Devils have avoided that trap so far because Jack has stayed committed, at least publicly.

None of this erases the natural appeal of three brothers eventually playing together, however.

It’s clear family bonds run deep, and the Hughes trio has never hidden their desire to share an ice surface someday. But desire alone doesn’t override contracts, current happiness, or organizational direction.

Jack’s four-year term and Luke’s recent long-term extension give New Jersey some control. Quinn’s situation in Minnesota looks settled for now. The variable that could tip everything is whether the Devils deliver the winning environment that made Florida and similar teams so attractive in the Tkachuk saga.

They’ve been on the cusp for some time. Now it’s time to break through.

Mehta’s job is straightforward in theory, but difficult in practice. Build a roster that gives Jack Hughes every reason to stay and makes New Jersey the kind of destination other stars want to join.

With four years remaining on Jack’s contract, Mehta essentially has two years to prove to Jack he can make New Jersey a desirable and perennial winning location before he has to go the franchise face and inquire about his long-term future.

If the wins start piling up, the speculation about the brothers scattering fades. If they don’t, the same forces that moved the Tkachuks could eventually test New Jersey’s hold on its own young core.

For now, the Devils hold the stronger hand. Jack has shown he’s bought in and you’d be wrong to assume Quinn’s gravitational pull on Jack is stronger than Luke’s.

The market isn’t pulling against New Jersey the way it did in Ottawa. With the right front-office push toward contention, New Jersey can turn the Hughes story into one of retention and success rather than another cautionary tale about stars leaving organizations that couldn’t quite get over the hump.

Quinn hasn’t put pen-to-paper in Minnesota yet. Time will tell if that comes to fruition.

Regardless, it all starts with building a winning culture.

Winning really does change everything.

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Action from a horse racing meeting at Worcester Racecourse last monthWorcester Racecourse had initially hoped to stage its card earlier than normal on Wednesday [Getty Images]

Four of Britain's five scheduled horse racing meetings on Wednesday have been abandoned following a forecast of extreme heat in parts of the UK.

The Met Office has issued a rare red warning from 09:00 BST on Wednesday to 21:00 Thursday for parts of England and Wales, with temperatures possibly reaching 38 or 39C.

The British Horseracing Authority's hot weather policy states that where racecourses fall within a red warning zone, the fixture will be abandoned.

In addition, horses must not be transported from or through areas that have red warnings in place.

Worcester's National Hunt fixture and the Flat meetings at Salisbury and Kempton are all in the affected zone and while Ffos Las, which was also due to host a jumps card, is just outside, it would require participants to travel through the high-risk area to reach the course.

Carlisle's meeting in Cumbria is still scheduled to take place, featuring the historic Carlisle Bell and Cumberland Plate.

The BHA says it will continue to liaise with racecourses hosting fixtures in amber warning zones this week to consider any further procedures that may be needed.

Trainer Alex Hales, who had been due to have two runners at Worcester, supported the decision to call off the meetings, insisting horse welfare comes first.

"We just have to be sensible. We try to work the horses earlier and get the main bits of work done before the sun really comes up and, with travelling, the lorries have fans in them now to keep the temperatures down," he said.

"But if the temperatures are getting as high as predicted, keeping the horses hydrated with plenty of electrolytes as well is very important.

"We are constantly monitoring the horses and if they are showing signs of getting too hot we would pull them out and get them under the hose pipe and cool them off that way.

"But I think the BHA have been very sensible and the whole industry is sensible with it."

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