Scotland are not quite through the World Cup trap door just yet - but they are relying on a difficult chain of events happening perfectly.

England were stifled creatively against Ghana as the Three Lions' second-game curse struck again in perhaps its most frustrating iteration - but do Thomas Tuchel's biggest worries lie at the other end of the pitch?

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The England defender’s injury offers Thomas Tuchel a chance to be creative and pragmatic, with added tension in the group set to reveal the team’s character

Iran waiting to see if they are through to last 32Salah injury fears played down after 1-1 drawIran’s head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has said Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, must “stand up” to the US after reiterating his belief that the co-hosts have treated his team “very unfairly”.Iran will qualify for the World Cup knockout stage for the …

Egypt are sweating on the fitness of star man Mo Salah after he came off injured in their 1-1 draw with Iran. Salah, 34, was replaced in the 57th minute.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Salah is dealing with a left knee injury

Serena Williams will make her return to Wimbledon on Tuesday after learning her first-round opponent for her first singles match in four years

Facing the ⁠Yuba-Sutter Freebirds at Raimondi Park, Plunkett started on the mound and recorded a strikeout in the process

Yeremy Pino and Nico Williams may have added to Spain’s injury woes at the World Cup

Austria and Algeria clash in a fascinating Group J finale with World Cup progression on the line for both

Portugal could top the group if they beat Colombia while DR Congo need a win to stay alive at the World Cup

Croatia and Ghana will clash in a shootout for second in Group L with England expected to top the standings

Excitement was muted before the event, but the joy, noise and colour from visiting fans has captivated people in the US, Canada and Mexico• Do you live in a host city? We want to hear from youWhile Kansas City is the smallest of the 16 host cities, it has a history of punching above its weight and – armed with our own compelling soccer history to buoy us …

⚽ Latest news from the 16th and final day of the groups ⚽ Third-place table | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail AlexAmid all the joy, there’s the treatment of Iran. They were denied permission to stay in Seattle after their draw against Egypt, reports Ben Fisher.We’ve got to have another look at Cape Verde’s celebrations. Continue reading...

Luke Humphries retained the US Darts Masters title with a thrilling deciding-leg victory against Luke Littler on a record-breaking night in New York.

Ina Yoon stretched her lead at the Women's PGA Championship with a three-under 69 that put her five strokes up on second-place pack after another strong showing from the South Korean.

Former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett trades the cricket field for the baseball diamond as he makes his professional debut for a minor league team in the United States.

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

Suddenly, when asked to attack again, I couldn't breathe. I couldn't go again. I had to stop. I had to stop to start breathing. The humidity just hit me, unbelievable. This is what playing in America