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• C★★★★★
  Portugal confirm departure of coach Martinez

  Portugal's national team coach Roberto Martinez has officially departed following the 1-0 World Cup 2026 last-16 loss to Spain. Martinez, who held the role since January 2023 and led Portugal to the 2025 UEFA Nations League title, stated his decision to leave was because he "came to Portugal with the objective of winning the World Cup." The FPF has begun searching for a successor to lead the team forward.

• C★★★★
  Olise yellow card stands as Saibari out for Morocco

  France's Michael Olise retains his yellow card from the Paraguay match and risks suspension for the semi-final if booked again against Morocco. Morocco will be without key midfielder Ismael Saibari (hamstring injury sustained in last-16 vs Canada; coach Mohamed Ouahbi uncertain on tournament continuation), severely weakening their attacking options after Saibari scored in all three group games and converted the winning penalty vs Netherlands.

• C★★★★
  Tchouaméni volta a treinar com a seleção francesa

  Aurélien Tchouaméni returned to full training with France after missing the Round of 16 vs Paraguay due to an adductor muscle injury; coach Deschamps confirmed he is improving and may be available for Thursday's quarter-final against Morocco, though backup Manu Koné stands ready if needed.

• C★★★★
  Escalação da França: Tchouaméni volta a treinar, e Doué pode ser titular contra Marrocos

  Tchouaméni returned to training with right thigh protection after adductor muscle injury (out vs Paraguay) and is available for France's quarterfinal vs Morocco; Koné remains the favorite starter but Tchouaméni could reclaim his position. Deschamps confirmed all 26 players fit, and Doué is set to start in attack ahead of Barcola after an impressive cameo in the previous match.

• C★★★★
  Spain eliminate Portugal on late goal, set to face winner of USMNT vs. Belgium in World Cup quarterfinals

  Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 via 91st-minute goal from substitute Mikel Merino (assist: Ferran Torres), advancing to face the USMNT-Belgium winner in the quarterfinals. Portugal lost left-back Nuno Mendes to injury in the 53rd minute; Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ends after this elimination.

• C★★★★
  Meio de campo: a grande batalha entre França e Marrocos

  France faces Morocco in World Cup quarterfinals Thursday; Tchouaméni's adductor muscle injury status uncertain, with assistant Guy Stéphan expressing pessimism Monday about his availability. If unavailable, Manu Koné replaces him—a more offensive option that increases counter-attack risk against Morocco's specialist tactics. Morocco's midfield-heavy 4-3-3 system, led by in-form Ounahi (2 goals vs Canada) and young Bouadi (18), presents the tactical battleground.

• C★★★★
  Mikel Merino comes full circle with Spain in touching tale of fathers and sons | Sid Lowe

  Mikel Merino scored Spain's late winner against Portugal in World Cup 2026 last-16, advancing them to the quarter-finals. Merino returned from a stress fracture in his foot that sidelined him for two months pre-tournament, playing only 28 minutes between January and the competition start; he came off the bench with six minutes remaining to deliver the decisive goal.

• C★★★★
  Han har stoppat Mbappé förr – kan ändå bänkas

  Carl Starfelt has previously successfully marked Kylian Mbappé but may be benched for Sweden's knockout match against France at the World Cup. The center-back stated he will use tactical tricks to contain Mbappé, indicating lineup uncertainty despite his proven defensive record against the French striker.

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