https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/17/austrias-ralf-rangnick-hails-world-cups-smaller-nations-after-close-win-over-jordan https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-17/kwyn7j0g/imago1078591984.jpg Ralf Rangnick waves to the crowd during Austria vs Jordan | Credit: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire sportshadow en 2026-06-17T21:11:29.602Z Austria's Ralf Rangnick hails World Cup's smaller nations after close win over Jordan Austria Football, Ralf Rangnick, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Jordan Football https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/17/marko-arnautovic-decisive-as-austria-triumph-over-jordan-on-world-cup-return https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-17/83xl8azz/imago1078593561.jpg Marko Arnautovic celebrates his goal against Jordan | Credit: IMAGO/GEPA Pictures sportshadow en 2026-06-17T21:10:02.363Z Marko Arnautovic decisive as Austria triumph over Jordan on World Cup return Marko Arnautovic, Austria Football, Jordan Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/17/algeria-coach-says-errors-helped-lionel-messi-score-hat-trick-to-tie-world-cup-record https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-17/u8uy3gme/imago1078608172.jpg Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic at the post-match press conference | Credit: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire sportshadow en 2026-06-17T21:07:56.021Z Algeria coach says errors helped Lionel Messi score hat-trick to tie World Cup record Algeria, Lionel Messi, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/17/lionel-messi-hat-trick-equals-scoring-record-as-argentina-dazzle-against-algeria https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-17/721o8jfl/imago1078598990.jpg Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against Algeria | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-17T21:04:10.630Z Lionel Messi hat-trick equals scoring record as Argentina dazzle against Algeria Lionel Messi, Argentina Football, Algeria https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/17/tunisias-new-coach-herve-renard-takes-reinsafter-sabri-lamouchi-sacked https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-17/t356jm99/imago1073264662.jpg File photo of Herve Renard | Credit: IMAGO/PRESSE SPORTS sportshadow en 2026-06-17T21:02:31.432Z Tunisia's new coach Herve Renard takes reins after Sabri Lamouchi sacked Herve Renard, Tunisia Football Team, Sabri Lamouchi https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/17/fabio-cannavaro-says-uzbekistan-must-embrace-world-cup-debut-against-colombia https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-17/9dsccyqp/imago1078594576.jpg Fabio Cannavaro during the pre-match press conference | Credit: IMAGO/Xinhua sportshadow en 2026-06-17T20:02:28.390Z Fabio Cannavaro says Uzbekistan must embrace World Cup debut against Colombia Fabio Cannavaro, Uzbekistan Men's Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Colombia Football https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/17/colombia-coach-nestor-lorenzo-warns-against-underestimating-uzbekistan https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-17/trwyd2zx/imago1078594105.jpg Nestor Lorenzo at the pre-match press conference | Credit: IMAGO/Xinhua sportshadow en 2026-06-17T20:00:34.557Z Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo warns against underestimating Uzbekistan Nestor Lorenzo, Colombia Football, Uzbekistan Men's Football https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/17/stale-solbakken-to-give-norway-players-a-break-after-erling-haaland-delivers-in-world-cup-opener https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-17/d0ieng9d/imago1078583860.jpg Stale Solbakken talks with Sander Berge during their opening game against Iraq | Credit: IMAGO/Anadolu Agency sportshadow en 2026-06-17T19:58:57.011Z Stale Solbakken to give Norway players a break after Erling Haaland delivers in World Cup opener Stale Solbakken, Norway Football, Erling Haaland, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/17/graham-arnold-sees-positives-in-iraqs-opening-world-cup-loss-to-norway https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-17/rlfkh3m1/imago1078588371.jpg Graham Arnold on the touchline against Norway | Credit: IMAGO/Justus Stegemann sportshadow en 2026-06-17T19:56:55.738Z Graham Arnold sees positives in Iraq's opening World Cup loss to Norway Graham Arnold, Iraq Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Norway Football https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/17/erling-haaland-announces-arrival-with-world-cup-double-as-norway-crush-iraq https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-17/6twm3lv9/imago1078601050.jpg Erling Haaland celebrates his goal against Iraq | Credit: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire sportshadow en 2026-06-17T19:54:55.710Z Erling Haaland announces arrival with World Cup double as Norway crush Iraq Erling Haaland, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Norway Football, Iraq Football https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/17/cape-verdes-roberto-lopes-is-happy-jersey-swap-with-spain-did-not-work-out https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-17/bddzwx9g/imago1078576037.jpg Roberto Lopes in action against Spain | Credit: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire sportshadow en 2026-06-17T19:52:22.013Z Cape Verde's Roberto Lopes is happy jersey swap with Spain did not work out Cape Verde Football Team, Roberto Lopes, Spain Football https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/17/englands-thomas-tuchel-says-world-cup-is-coaching-career-pinnacle https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-17/fafb5rrk/imago1078586415.jpg Thomas Tuchel at the pre-match press conference | Credit: IMAGO/Every Second Media sportshadow en 2026-06-17T17:00:21.255Z England's Thomas Tuchel says World Cup is coaching career pinnacle England Football Team, Thomas Tuchel, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/17/didier-deschamps-issues-blunt-halftime-words-to-spark-france-win-over-senegal https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-17/jihab313/imago1078597621.jpg Didier Deschamps pictured during France vs Senegal | Credit: IMAGO/PRESSE SPORTS sportshadow en 2026-06-17T16:58:17.173Z Didier Deschamps issues blunt halftime words to spark France win over Senegal Didier Deschamps, France Football Team, Senegal https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/17/efficiency-aggression-in-focus-for-senegal-after-france-defeat-says-pape-thiaw https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-17/l45rp68o/imago1078583776.jpg Senegal coach Pape Thiaw | Credit: IMAGO/Nicolo Campo sportshadow en 2026-06-17T16:56:41.318Z Efficiency, aggression in focus for Senegal after France defeat, says Pape Thiaw Pape Thiaw, France Football Team, Senegal https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/17/kylian-mbappe-double-fires-france-to-impressive-win-over-senegal https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-17/1edmns62/imago1078596149.jpg Kylian Mbappe celebrates his goal against Senegal | Credit: IMAGO/PRESSE SPORTS sportshadow en 2026-06-17T16:54:40.669Z Kylian Mbappe double fires France to impressive win over Senegal Kylian Mbappe, France Football Team, Senegal https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/06/16/san-diego-padres-search-for-offense-continues-against-st-louis-cardinals-andre-pallante https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/r48tpq5h/imago1078043003.jpg San Diego Padres baseman Manny Machado | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-16T23:12:05.823Z San Diego Padres' search for offense continues against St. Louis Cardinals, Andre Pallante San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, Andre Pallante https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/06/16/new-york-yankees-next-up-for-winning-chicago-white-sox-just-dont-call-them-surprising https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/fid99l8m/imago1078392062.jpg Anthony Volpe of New York Yankees | Credit: IMAGO/UPI Photo sportshadow en 2026-06-16T23:10:46.016Z New York Yankees next up for winning Chicago White Sox -- just don't call them surprising New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/06/16/after-erupting-for-12-runs-cincinnati-reds-hope-bats-stay-hot-against-new-york-mets https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/73wo5her/imago1049646361-1.jpg Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tony Santillan in action | Credit: IMAGO/NurPhoto sportshadow en 2026-06-16T23:09:05.257Z After erupting for 12 runs, Cincinnati Reds hope bats stay hot against New York Mets Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/06/16/willson-contreras-carrying-boston-red-sox-into-series-vs-toronto-blue-jays https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/gcps0yo5/imago1078191708.jpg Willson Contreras of Boston Red Sox | Credit: IMAGO/UPI Photo sportshadow en 2026-06-16T23:07:32.007Z Willson Contreras carrying Boston Red Sox into series vs. Toronto Blue Jays Willson Contreras, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/06/16/washington-nationals-facing-kansas-city-royals-chase-4th-consecutive-series-victory https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/mph5gz4b/imago1078539631.jpg Washington Nationals baseman Jorbit Vivas in action | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-16T23:06:09.664Z Washington Nationals, facing Kansas City Royals, chase 4th consecutive series victory Washington Nationals, Kansas City Royals https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/06/16/slumping-atlanta-braves-getting-drake-baldwin-back-with-san-francisco-giants-up-next https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/q0wrq539/imago1078451423.jpg Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II in action | Credit: IMAGO/NurPhoto sportshadow en 2026-06-16T23:03:40.115Z Slumping Atlanta Braves getting Drake Baldwin back with San Francisco Giants up next Drake Baldwin, 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https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/06/16/miguel-rojas-pinch-hit-blast-caps-los-angeles-dodgers-comeback-against-tampa-bay-rays https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/dju84tpx/imago1078049449.jpg Miguel Rojas of Los Angeles Dodgers | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-16T21:53:53.011Z Miguel Rojas' pinch-hit blast caps Los Angeles Dodgers' comeback against Tampa Bay Rays Miguel Rojas, Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/zack-wheeler-gabriel-rincones-jr-help-philadelphia-phillies-blank-miami-marlins https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/onr4a6y2/imago1063367138.jpg Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler | Credit: IMAGO/UPI Photo sportshadow en 2026-06-16T21:52:35.318Z Zack Wheeler, Gabriel Rincones Jr. help Philadelphia Phillies blank Miami Marlins Zack Wheeler, Gabriel Rincones Jr., Philadelphia Phillies, miami marlins https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/washington-nationals-ride-5-run-5th-inning-to-take-down-kansas-city-royals https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/4qypyfzi/imago1078147745.jpg Washington Nationals center fielder Dylan Crews | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-16T21:51:00.779Z Washington Nationals ride 5-run 5th inning to take down Kansas City Royals Washington Nationals, Kansas City Royals https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/eugenio-suarezs-2-hrs-6-rbis-in-first-2-innings-carry-cincinnati-reds-over-new-york-mets https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/gocnm9gl/imago1075443834.jpg Eugenio Suarez celebrates with Spencer Steer | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-16T21:49:28.900Z Eugenio Suarez's 2 HRs, 6 RBIs in first 2 innings carry Cincinnati Reds over New York Mets Eugenio Suarez, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/dustin-may-pitches-one-hit-complete-game-as-st-louis-cardinals-blank-san-diego-padres https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/abey12wr/imago1078375313.jpg Dustin May in action | Credit: IMAGO/NurPhoto sportshadow en 2026-06-16T21:47:31.887Z Dustin May pitches one-hit, complete game as St. Louis Cardinals blank San Diego Padres Dustin May, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/pete-crow-armstrongs-cycle-helps-chicago-cubs-rally-for-win-over-colorado-rockies https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/l2pmdl4w/imago1060993976.jpg Pete Crow-Armstrong of Chicago Cubs | Credit: IMAGO/Newscom World sportshadow en 2026-06-16T21:43:13.897Z Pete Crow-Armstrong's cycle helps Chicago Cubs rally for win over Colorado Rockies Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/two-homers-carry-minnesota-twins-to-series-opening-victory-over-texas-rangers https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/s8rdxwk8/imago1078327225.jpg Minnesota Twins designated hitter Josh Bell | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-16T21:40:39.818Z Two homers carry Minnesota Twins to series-opening victory over Texas Rangers Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/colt-keiths-3-homer-night-carries-detroit-tigers-over-houston-astros https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/z2vfbhr0/edm.jpg Detroit Tigers third baseman Colt Keith | Credit: IMAGO/Newscom World sportshadow en 2026-06-16T21:38:47.310Z Colt Keith's 3-homer night carries Detroit Tigers over Houston Astros Colt Keith, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/athletics-continue-offensive-surge-with-demolition-of-pittsburgh-pirates https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/g2qlyovx/imago1065379680.jpg Nick Kurtz of Athletics | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-16T21:37:04.814Z Athletics continue offensive surge with demolition of Pittsburgh Pirates Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/pavin-smith-hits-first-homer-of-season-as-arizona-diamondbacks-edge-los-angeles-angels https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/guyq107w/imago1028152137.jpg Pavin Smith in action | Credit: IMAGO/UPI Photo sportshadow en 2026-06-16T21:35:30.995Z Pavin Smith hits first homer of season as Arizona Diamondbacks edge Los Angeles Angels Pavin Smith, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Angels https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/uzbekistan-make-world-cup-debut-against-revived-colombia https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/pesny9hw/arb.jpg Uzbekistan head coach Fabio Cannavaro | Credit: IMAGO/ANP sportshadow en 2026-06-16T20:07:04.230Z Uzbekistan make World Cup debut against revived Colombia Uzbekistan Men's Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Colombia Football https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/englands-bukayo-saka-prepared-to-push-through-achilles-pain-in-world-cup-bid https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/46pr76ty/imago1078406289.jpg England winger Bukayo Saka | Credit: IMAGO/Action Plus sportshadow en 2026-06-16T20:03:01.582Z England's Bukayo Saka prepared to push through Achilles pain in World Cup bid England Football Team, Bukayo Saka, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/ruben-vargas-confident-misfiring-switzerland-can-top-world-cup-group-after-wake-up-call https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/emrmnzgr/imago1078530408.jpg Ruben Vargas in action against Qatar | Credit: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire sportshadow en 2026-06-16T20:00:55.926Z Ruben Vargas confident misfiring Switzerland can top World Cup group after 'wake-up call'  Ruben Vargas, Switzerland Football Team, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/iraq-have-everything-to-gain-will-try-to-shock-the-world-says-coach-graham-arnold https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/7loqymi1/imago1078210487.jpg Iraq head coach Graham Arnold | Credit: IMAGO/AOP.Press sportshadow en 2026-06-16T19:57:46.052Z Iraq have everything to gain, will try to shock the world says coach Graham Arnold  Iraq Football, Graham Arnold https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/jordan-feeling-pride-not-pressure-over-world-cup-debut https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/joqtb4ba/imago1078127386.jpg Jordan players during training session | Credit: IMAGO/STEINSIEK.CH sportshadow en 2026-06-16T19:00:57.036Z Jordan feeling pride not pressure over World Cup debut   Jordan Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/austria-coach-ralf-rangnick-wary-of-jordan-at-world-cup-of-surprises https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/h3uevt74/imago1078566222.jpg Austria coach Ralf Rangnick at the pre-match press conference | Credit: IMAGO/GEPA Pictures sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:58:29.917Z Austria coach Ralf Rangnick wary of Jordan at World Cup of surprises Austria Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ralf Rangnick https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/tunisia-replace-coach-sabri-lamouchi-with-herve-renard-after-world-cup-rout-by-sweden https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/sp2bvhif/imago1070377817.jpg File photo of Herve Renard | Credit: IMAGO/Naushad sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:55:08.948Z Tunisia replace coach Sabri Lamouchi with Herve Renard after World Cup rout by Sweden Tunisia Football Team, Sabri Lamouchi, Herve Renard, Sweden Football Team, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/portugal-eye-fast-start-against-dr-congo-in-bid-for-elusive-world-cup-glory https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/204u3f8p/Neves.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo and Ruben Neves pictured during training session | Credit: IMAGO/EPA sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:52:29.870Z Portugal eye fast start against DR Congo in bid for elusive World Cup glory Portugal Football Team, DR Congo Football Team, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/algeria-embrace-kansas-fans-as-they-brace-for-argentina-opener https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/i6ekv8li/imago1078308620.jpg Algeria players during training session | Credit: IMAGO/ABACAPRESS sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:45:47.615Z Algeria embrace Kansas fans as they brace for Argentina opener Algeria, Argentina Football https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/argentina-rally-around-competitive-animal-lionel-messi-ahead-of-world-cup-opener https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/4f63tk7r/imago1078577436.jpg Lionel Messi is seen during the Argentina training session | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:43:33.202Z Argentina rally around 'competitive animal' Lionel Messi ahead of World Cup opener Argentina Football, Lionel Messi, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/norway-pm-gives-press-briefing-while-jogging-ahead-of-world-cup-opener https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/er9zj4b7/imago857847268.jpg Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere | Credit: IMAGO/NTB sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:39:45.186Z Norway PM gives press briefing while jogging ahead of World Cup opener Norway Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/lets-give-the-ball-to-erling-haaland-norway-coach-says https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/cldqr2tf/imago1078567522.jpg Norway coach Stale Solbakken at the pre-match press conference | Credit: IMAGO/Xinhua sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:38:03.878Z Let's give the ball to Erling Haaland, Norway coach says Erling Haaland, Norway Football https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/iran-coach-says-team-oppressed-by-travel-chaos-after-22-draw https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/ft41qfv6/imago1078568287.jpg Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei on the touchline against New Zealand | Credit: IMAGO/EPA sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:35:49.158Z Iran coach says team 'oppressed' by travel chaos after 2‑2 draw Iran Football https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/quality-performance-shows-new-zealand-belong-at-world-cup-coach-says https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/eq8ufk90/aewae.jpg New Zealand head coach Darren Bazeley | Credit: IMAGO/Sports Press Photo sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:34:00.001Z Quality performance shows New Zealand belong at World Cup, coach says New Zealand Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/iran-drawwith-new-zealand-in-politically-charged-world-cup-clash-in-la https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/7r93art0/imago1078569111.jpg Mohammad Mohebbi celebrates his equalising goal against New Zealand | Credit: IMAGO/Xinhua sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:32:18.881Z Iran draw with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup clash in LA Iran Football, New Zealand Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/saudi-arabia-coach-georgios-donis-laments-lack-of-time-with-squad-after-uruguay-fightback https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/jcwd3feh/IMADAWD.jpg Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis | Credit: IMAGO/DeFodi Images sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:26:04.527Z Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis laments lack of time with squad after Uruguay fightback Georgios Donis, Saudi Arabia Football, Uruguay Football Team https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/goalkeepers-at-fault-as-uruguayan-persistence-and-saudi-arabia-patience-go-in-vain https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/ygm49hzv/imago1078564773.jpg Maximiliano Araujo scores the equalizing goal for Uruguay | Credit: IMAGO/EPA sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:25:59.018Z Goalkeepers at fault as Uruguayan persistence and Saudi Arabia patience go in vain Uruguay Football Team, Saudi Arabia Football https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/top-quality-egypt-not-at-world-cup-to-make-up-the-numbers-coach-says https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/scs41jwr/imago1078561764.jpg Hossam Hassan waves to the fans at the end of Belgium vs Egypt match | Credit: IMAGO/EPA sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:13:18.013Z 'Top-quality' Egypt not at World Cup to make up the numbers, coach says  egypt, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/belgium-must-beat-iran-after-disappointing-draw-with-egypt-rudi-garcia-says https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/5zr5abee/imago1078561876.jpg Rudi Garcia shouts instructions from the touchline | Credit: IMAGO/Photo News sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:11:17.039Z Belgium must beat Iran after disappointing draw with Egypt, Rudi Garcia says Belgium Football Team, Iran Football, egypt, Rudi Garcia https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/romelu-lukakus-introduction-earns-belgium-1-1-draw-with-egypt https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/3sf970h0/imago1078567753.jpg Romelu Lukaku celebrates Belgium's goal with Kevin de Bruyne | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:08:40.435Z Romelu Lukaku's introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with Egypt Romelu Lukaku, Belgium Football Team, egypt https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/cape-verde-controlled-spain-in-a-different-way-says-bubista https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/reg0aa9a/AGOAea.jpg Cape Verde coach Bubista acknowledges the fans at full time | Credit: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire sportshadow en 2026-06-16T18:00:26.845Z Cape Verde controlled Spain in a different way, says Bubista Cape Verde Football Team, Spain Football, Bubista https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/veteran-vozinha-the-cape-verde-hero-as-keeper-shuts-out-spain https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/bzix03xc/imago1078568539.jpg Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha in tears at full time against Spain | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-16T12:28:43.048Z Veteran Vozinha the Cape Verde hero as keeper shuts out Spain Vozinha, Cape Verde Football Team, Spain Football https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/06/16/cape-verde-frustrate-spain-on-stunning-world-cup-debut-as-vozinha-stars https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-16/bxp3nlo6/imago1078565069.jpg Cape Verde players celebrate their draw against against Spain at full time| Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-16T12:26:18.760Z Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars Cape Verde Football Team, Spain Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Vozinha https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/06/15/mookie-betts-giving-los-angeles-dodgers-boost-heading-into-series-vs-tampa-bay-rays https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-15/pf4epb0x/imago1078040754.jpg Mookie Betts of Los Angeles Dodgers | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-15T23:12:48.760Z Mookie Betts giving Los Angeles Dodgers boost heading into series vs. Tampa Bay Rays Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/06/15/hot-los-angeles-angels-rookie-walbert-urena-gets-first-look-at-arizona-diamondbacks https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-15/ktunaula/imago1078287074.jpg Los Angeles Angels pitcher Brent Suter | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-15T23:10:20.961Z Hot Los Angeles Angels rookie Walbert Urena gets first look at Arizona Diamondbacks Walbert Urena, Los Angeles Angels, Arizona Diamondbacks https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/06/15/athletics-continue-odd-homestand-against-scuffling-pittsburgh-pirates https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-15/m7l85b7g/imago1048851700.jpg Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana | Credit: IMAGO/UPI Photo sportshadow en 2026-06-15T23:08:11.129Z Athletics continue odd homestand against scuffling Pittsburgh Pirates Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/06/15/chicago-cubs-colorado-rockies-set-to-renew-acquaintances-in-chicago https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-15/2ics8ibe/imago1077944590.jpg Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ in action | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-15T23:05:45.156Z Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies set to renew acquaintances in Chicago Colorado Rockies, Chicago Cubs https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/06/15/energized-by-scottish-fans-and-win-texas-rangers-open-set-vs-minnesota-twins https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-15/0lr1mk2i/imago1078374890.jpg Texas Rangers hitter Joc Pederson | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-15T23:03:54.826Z Energized by Scottish fans and win, Texas Rangers open set vs. Minnesota Twins Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/06/15/houston-astros-expect-offense-to-ignite-in-opener-vs-detroit-tigers https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-15/92epa69l/imago1042722638.jpg Houston Astros manager Joe Espada | Credit: IMAGO/NurPhoto sportshadow en 2026-06-15T23:01:47.448Z Houston Astros expect offense to ignite in opener vs. Detroit Tigers Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/06/15/dustin-may-st-louis-cardinals-host-offensively-struggling-san-diego-padres https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-15/2g2oczop/diaewa.jpg St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryne Stanek in action | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-06-15T21:56:28.174Z Dustin May, St. Louis Cardinals host offensively struggling San Diego Padres Dustin May, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/06/15/can-kansas-city-royals-slow-down-washington-nationals-red-hot-james-wood https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-06-15/39cpqj9s/imago1076045726.jpg Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera | Credit: IMAGO/UPI Photo sportshadow en 2026-06-15T21:53:42.357Z Can Kansas City Royals slow down Washington Nationals, red-hot James Wood? 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