Sports News Writer
Joel Kavanagh is a Sports News Writer at News-GB. He started on a Midlands sports desk. He focuses on rugby union, golf and boxing and is known for clear, deadline-driven reporting. He holds a degree in Journalism from De Montfort University and completed an NCTJ diploma. Now based in Leicester, he plays amateur rugby and follows the fight calendar. “In sport news, the first ten minutes decide everything.”
Japan and Sweden secure their places in the World Cup knockout stage after a 1-1 draw in their final Group F match. Both teams progress in the tournament.
Mexico secures a perfect World Cup group stage record with a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic, advancing to the knockout stages with maximum points and no goals
Scotland’s World Cup dreams hang by a thread after a 3-0 loss to Brazil. Finishing third in Group C, their qualification now depends on other results for a best
Vinícius Júnior led Brazil to a dominant victory over Scotland in a World Cup match held in Miami, silencing the Tartan Army. Read the full match report.
England drew 0-0 with Ghana in their World Cup 2026 group stage match in Boston, failing to secure early qualification but remaining strong in Group L.
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