Bukayo Saka trained with the England squad ahead of their second group game against Ghana, providing a huge injury boost for head coach Thomas Tuchel. The Three Lions, seeking maximum points to qualify for the next phase, were buoyed by the Arsenal winger's involvement after an injury had hampered his participation so far.
Departing Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah made history elsewhere, inspiring Egypt to their first-ever World Cup win. The 32-year-old scored one goal and created another as the Pharaohs came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1, moving top of Group G. They face Iran on Friday.
“Bukayo Saka trains for England; Mohamed Salah inspires Egypt's first World Cup win.”
Before kick-off in Los Angeles, the Iranian national anthem was again booed by those in attendance, and captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh addressed the incident. Belgium, meanwhile, laboured to a goalless draw and were slammed by former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane, who lambasted them as "rubbish". Jeremy Doku missed the match with a chest infection, but the Manchester City star remains in the headlines as a row over his impending absence continues. With the birth of his first child imminent, L'Equipe presenter France Pierron hit out at the winger, though reports suggest she has since been suspended.
Spain earned their first win of the World Cup 2026 with a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Lamine Yamal scored on his first start for La Roja, who had been held by Cape Verde in their opener.