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• Scotland fans drink Boston bars dry as Tartan army descends for World Cup

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  Bar owners say they have ‘never seen anything like it’ as 20,000 Scots celebrate World Cup success

• USA v Australia referee Felix Zwayer pulls up with cramp towards end of World Cup match

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  Zwayer required help from Folarin Balogun before an energy gel was rushed onto the pitch

• Toronto goldfish Swimbappe making a splash with surprisingly accurate World Cup predictions

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  Swimbappe has been causing a stir in Toronto with his daily World Cup predictions

• Who could USA play in World Cup knockouts and when would it be?

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  The United States could go through as group winners tonight if Turkey fail to beat Paraguay

• Is a draw enough for Scotland against Morocco to qualify for World Cup knockout stage?

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  Steve Clarke’s side are on three points after one game, following victory over Haiti, and can guarantee their place in the knockout stage with...

• Cape Verde hero Vozinha’s mother arrives in US for emotional World Cup reunion after being granted visa

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  Vozinha will be watched by his mother when Cape Verde face Uruguay on Sunday

• Canada star Ismael Kone has surgery after horrific leg break ended his World Cup dream

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  Ismael Kone broke his leg in Canada’s 6-0 win over Qatar on Thursday

• USMNT, Juneteenth and a display of World Cup diversity

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  The hosts are looking to book a place in the World Cup knockout phase. It is also a chance to showcase the diversity of the team and Seattle,...

• Awer Mabil moved to Australia aged 10 as a refugee. He is now set to face USMNT at the World Cup

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  The winger was born in Kenya to South Sudanese parents who had escaped civil war. He moved to Australia aged 10

• Awer Mabil moved to Australia aged 10 as a refugee. He is now set to face USMNT at the World Cup

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  The winger was born in Kenya to South Sudanese parents who had escaped civil war. He moved to Australia aged 10

• Algeria lodge complaint over refereeing in World Cup loss to Argentina after Lionel Messi escaped red card

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  Lionel Messi controversially avoided a red card in Argentina’s clash with Algeria

• Lamine Yamal gives injury update as he calls for calm after Spain’s shock draw with Cape Verde

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  Lamine Yamal is working his way back towards full fitness following a hamstring injury