🗞️ Spain's dream in the Segunda on the front pages
The World Cup is dominating headlines around the world, with Spain making their debut against Cape Verde and Argentina eagerly awaiting Messi's sixth World Cup appearance.
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During the opening match of the 2026 World Cup between Qatar and Switzerland, Switzerland was awarded a penalty in the first half after a heavy collision in the Qatari penalty area. The moment immediately caused a commotion, partly because two Swiss players may have been offside.
After the first training days led by Domenico Tedesco, Bologna is focusing on reinforcements for next season. The club has Jayden Oosterwolde high on the list as successor to departing defender LucumĂ. Peer Koopmeiners is also mentioned for the midfield if Freuler leaves.
Gian Piero Gasperini has made it clear that Roma should not sell the core of the team. However, the club needs money quickly and is therefore selling a number of less important players. The transfers of Sangare, Abdulhamid and Shomurodov already yielded 10.8 million euros. Baldanzi is also facing a departure towards Genoa. Salah-Eddine's transfer to PSV appears to have fallen through, meaning Roma may now be able to ask for more given his recent performances.

Former Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud tells how Christian Pulisic reminded him of Eden Hazard during their time together at Chelsea. Giroud praises Pulisic's dribbling skills and intelligence, emphasizing his importance to the US team during the World Cup. Pulisic, now active for AC Milan, was considered an absolute standout for the United States during the World Cup.

Switzerland failed to win against Qatar despite numerous opportunities and was awarded the equalizer in injury time. Granit Xhaka criticized the team's discipline and patience and called for realism towards the remaining group matches.

Captain Virgil van Dijk scores the opening goal for the Netherlands in the group match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup.
AC Milan will play a friendly match against Manchester United in Wrocław on Saturday, August 15. The clash is the latest chapter in a rich mutual history with memorable encounters in the Champions League, Europa League and summer tournaments.
Turkey lost its opening match at the 2026 World Cup 2-0 to Australia and remains without a win in World Cup openers (1954, 2002, 2026). In 2002, despite a defeat in their first match, the Turks reached the semi-finals and won the consolation final.
Belgium opens against Egypt in Seattle on June 15 and has a very good chance of reaching the Round of 32. Depending on the final ranking in Group G, a number three, the number two from Group D or a group winner from Group B/I await in the knockout phase.

The third day of the 2026 World Cup is over. In four games, Qatar and Switzerland ended in a 1-1 draw, while Brazil only managed a draw against Morocco. Scotland won 1-0 against Haiti and Australia recorded a 2-0 win over Turkey. Folarin Balogun of the United States remains the top scorer with two goals.

Vinicius Jr. scored an impressive equalizer for Brazil in their match against Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.