Solihull Moors · League One · Defender · #21 · England · 22 yrs
O. Rutherford plays as a defender for Solihull Moors. O. Rutherford is a English international, 22 years old, defender, currently at Solihull Moors. O. Rutherford wears shirt number 21 for Solihull Moors. O. Rutherford was born in England on 2006-04-01. O. Rutherford's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across League One, FA Cup, FA Trophy, National League, and other leagues. O. Rutherford's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore O. Rutherford season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
Defender · #21
Solihull Moors SOLMidfielder Sophie Rutherford is the third player to join Motherwell on loan from SWPL rivals Rangers this summer. Robertson will link up with Mia McArthur and Saoirse Coyle-Morrow at the North Lanarkshire club, who have also signed Ellie MacDonald after her Queen's Park exit. Rutherford and MacDonald were team-mates at Queen's Park in SWPL2 last season.
For the 2026 World CUp final against Spain, Lautaro Martinez has been left out from Argentina's starting lineup. Argentina takes the pitch today, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, chasing a historic back-to-back World Cup championship against Spain. However, as soon as the official lineups were released ahead of kickoff, Lautaro Martinez emerged as the most glaring omission from the starting eleven. Lautaro Martinez will begin the match against Spain on the bench due to a strategic tactical decision by head coach Lionel Scaloni. The Argentine boss has opted to adjust his tactical shape from Wednesdayâs semifinal victory over England, leaving the highly lethal center forward out of the opening lineup despite his heroics against the Three Lions. Instead, Scaloni has tapped Julian Alvarez to partner Lionel Messi leading Argentinaâs frontline attack. By starting the Atletico Madrid forward, the manager is prioritizing a high-energy profile capable of executing a relentless high-press to disrupt a Spanish side that thrives on controlling possession. On the other side of the pitch, Argentinaâs Lautaro Martinez is also expected to make a major impact off the bench. Over the last few rounds, the striker has proven to be vital in front of the net, providing a reliable spark that manager Lionel Scaloni will likely utilize in the second half of the match. Lautaro Martinez #22 of Argentina scores against England. Lautaro Martinezâs 2026 World Cup journey With Julian Alvarez nursing an ankle injury early in the tournament, Martinez initially served as Argentinaâs starting center forward alongside Lionel Messi. The Inter Milan captain started the teamâs first four matches, covering the entire World Cup group stage and a Round of 32 clash against Cape Verde, though his lone goal during that opening stretch came from the penalty spot against Jordan. Once Alvarez returned to full fitness for the Round of 16, Martinez was moved to the bench. However, the lineup change did not diminish his impact on the tournament, as he quickly adapted to his role as a highly effective late-game option for the Albiceleste. He set up the winning goal to complete a late comeback against Egypt before scoring in consecutive knockout matches. He added the late insurance goal in a 3-1 victory over Switzerland and then headed home the decisive winner to cap a 2-1 comeback against England, providing a clear redemption arc after going scoreless during the 2022 World Cup.
How did the United States do in its second swing at hosting the menâs showpiece event? The stadiums were mostly received well. The accessibility, less soCome rain or smokescreen, Sunday will bring the 2026 World Cup to its bombastic end. The load-bearer of the co-hosting North American trio, the United States held 78 of the tournamentâs matches across its 11 host cities. Only two contests remain: the third-place game in Miami, and the big one in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Before the dust truly settles and focus shifts to the six-nation, three-continent centennial in 2030, how did the United States fare in its second swing at hosting a menâs World Cup? Continue reading...
With a great assist from Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez scored a header to complete Argentina's comeback in the 2026 World Cup semifinals against England. Argentina and England battled in a thrilling 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal clash on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Fueled by a pinpoint, right-footed cross from Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive goal to complete a stunning, stoppage-time comeback for the Albiceleste. England broke the ice in the 55th minute when Morgan Rogers whipped in a precise cross to Anthony Gordon, who shook off his marker, Nahuel Molina, to finish clinically with a first-time strike. Attempting to protect their slim lead, the Three Lions dropped deep into a defensive shell, which successfully frustrated Argentina until Enzo Fernandez leveled the score with a spectacular, long-range blast in the 85th minute. With the Three Lions struggling to escape their own half under relentless pressure, Alexis Mac Allister found a pocket of space to unleash a blistering strike that rattled off the post. The ball remained active deep in the right corner, and a relentless Lionel Messi sprinted to keep the play alive. After bringing the ball under control, Messi utilized his weaker right foot to whip a gorgeous, curling service to Lautaro Martinez, who rose above his marker in the 92nd minute to nod home the dramatic game-winner and punch Argentinaâs ticket to the final. MESSI SENDS IT INTO TO LAUTARO MARTĂNEZ AND ARGENTINA TAKES THE LEAD IN STOPPAGE TIME đŠđ·WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT?! đ€Ż pic.twitter.com/6JqVAiIL9Dâ FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 15, 2026 With a thrilling 2-1 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Argentina will now travel to East Rutherford, New Jersey, to face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final next Sunday, July 19th, at MetLife Stadium. This represents only the second time in Argentine history that the nation has reached back-to-back World Cup finals, matching the iconic runs of the 1986 and 1990 squads. Messi continues to rewrite the record books Despite a legendary scoring run earlier in the tournament, Messi was kept off the scoresheet for a second consecutive match following tight defensive game plans from Switzerland and England. However, his lack of goals has hardly diminished his impact, as the legendary playmaker found other ways to orchestrate Argentinaâs march to yet another final. His vital assist to Mac Allister in the quarterfinal against Switzerland officially cemented Messi as the all-time assist leader in World Cup history. By adding another pair of brilliant setups against England, the Argentine captain has raised his unparalleled career tournament tally to 12 assists.
Spain defeated France and secured a place in the 2026 World Cup final, where they'll look to claim the second title in their history. The first finalist of the 2026 World Cup was decided at Dallas Stadium, after Spain claimed a strong 2-0 win over France to book their place at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, July 19. Spain broke the deadlock through a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty, taking his tournament tally to five goals, before Pedro Porro doubled the lead in the second half to put the result out of reach. The win sends Luis de la Fuenteâs men into their second World Cup final in history, with the chance to lift a second title of their own, following their triumph back in the 2010 edition in South Africa. With that, Spain arrive at the final unbeaten, having conceded just one goal across the entire tournament, winning six matches and drawing only their group-stage opener against Cape Verde. đ FINAL DEL PARTIDO EN DALLAS.ÂĄÂĄđđŠđ§đđ đąđŠ đđĄ đđ đđđĄđđ đđđ đ đšđĄđđđđđđđđđ!!đ«đ· đ đȘđž | 0-2 | 45+7â#VamosEspaña | #CopaMundialFIFA pic.twitter.com/vUn77RtBouâ SelecciĂłn Española Masculina de FĂștbol (@SEFutbol) July 14, 2026 Spainâs final opponent and venue Spain will now wait on the winner of England and Argentina, who meet in the tournamentâs second semifinal on Wednesday, July 15, at Atlanta Stadium. The 2026 World Cup final is set for Sunday, July 19, at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, where Spain will look to add a second star to their crest. For France, the loss brings an end to their bid for an unprecedented third straight World Cup final, a run that included the 2018 title and the heartbreaking penalty-shootout loss to Argentina in 2022.
Set to face Sweden in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, Desire Doue has been dropped from France's starting lineup. France is set to battle Sweden on Tuesday, June 30th, in a high-stakes Round of 32 clash at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. With the 2026 World Cup officially shifting into single-elimination, win-or-go-home territory, the absence of rising star Desire Doue from the starting lineup has raised immediate questions among Les Bleus faithful. Doue will begin the match on the substitutesâ bench due to a tactical decision by head coach Didier Deschamps. The Paris Saint-Germain winger has been in excellent form and is not dealing with any injury or physical discomfort; rather, the French manager has simply opted for a different strategic approach, leaving the dynamic wide player out of the opening XI. In fact, Deschamps chose to completely revamp what many expected to be his starting left flank. While Theo Hernandez and Doue handled the heavy lifting against Senegal and Norway in Franceâs toughest group-stage fixtures, Deschamps instead deployed Lucas Digne and Bradley Barcola on the left side, a duo that previously paired up during a more comfortable group match against Iraq. As a result of the shuffle, Franceâs frontline will feature Barcola and Ousmane Dembele out wide on the wings. Michael Olise will pull the strings as the central playmaker directly behind the primary striker, a focal point role that superstar Kylian Mbappe has anchored throughout the competition. Desire Doue #20 of France celebrates after scoring against Norway. Doue has emerged as one of the premier young talents in France over the last few years, playing a pivotal role in PSGâs deep UEFA Champions League runs to earn a coveted spot in this star-studded national team. After contributing to Franceâs 2025 UEFA Nations League Final Four campaign, he started against both Senegal and Norway, opening his tournament account against the latter by scoring his first career World Cup goal in a 4-1 rout. France managing injuries ahead of knockout push After grinding out a tough win over Senegal in their tournament opener, France quickly transformed into an absolute juggernaut, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Iraq and a commanding 4-1 blowout of Erling Haalandâs Norway. Les Bleus head into the single-elimination stage in blistering form, though the coaching staff is still forced to manage a handful of lingering fitness concerns. For Tuesdayâs clash against Sweden, forward Marcus Thuram is highly unlikely to feature as he continues to nurse a stubborn calf injury. Meanwhile, as first reported by RMC Sport, veteran midfielder NâGolo Kante has been dealing with a persistent knee issue, which has notoriously prevented the 2018 World Cup champion from making his debut in this yearâs tournament.
Havins secured a thrilling 2-1 win over Japan, Brazil has the venue and time for its next World Cup game, with the rival yet to be determined. Brazil punched its ticket to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup after securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in Houston, courtesy of a stoppage-time match-winner. Following the thrilling comeback, fans are already looking ahead to see who the Seleção will square off against next in the knockout bracket. Japan struck first in the 29th minute, with Kaishu Sano capitalizing on a costly turnover to anchor a lethal counterattack, driving a powerful shot from outside the box to open the scoring. Brazil finally found its equalizer in the 56th minute when veteran midfielder Casemiro rose to meet a perfectly placed cross from Gabriel Magalhaes, burying a precise header into the net. The decisive moment arrived deep in stoppage time when Bruno Guimaraes threaded a brilliant pass into the box to find Gabriel Martinelli, who unleashed a fierce strike to complete the turnaround. While Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki managed to get a hand on the ball, he couldnât generate enough deflection to keep it out, sealing Japanâs heartbreaking elimination from the World Cup. Brazilâs next opponent With their spot in the Round of 16 officially locked down, Brazil will advance to face the winner of the knockout clash between the Ivory Coast and Norway, which will be decided on June 30 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The ensuing Round of 16 matchup is scheduled for Sunday, July 5th at 4 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Erling Haaland #9 of Norway and Yan Diomande #11 of Cote dâIvoire. Both the Ivory Coast and Norway reached the knockout rounds by finishing as runners-up in their respective groups, each posting a 2-1 record during the group stage. Due to the tournamentâs expanded bracket structure, they represent a rare pairing where two second-place finishers were drawn directly against one another in the Round of 32. Boasting a high-profile friendly win over France just prior to the tournament, the Ivory Coast entered the competition as one of Africaâs most intriguing wild cards. Les Elephants have lived up to that billing by going toe-to-toe with Germany during the group stage, anchored by the stellar play of standout winger Yan Diomande. Norway, meanwhile, has successfully replicated its strong form from the UEFA qualifiers, cruising past Iraq and Senegal behind a blistering four-goal output from superstar striker Erling Haaland. However, a humbling 4-1 defeat to France in their group stage finale has raised serious questions about the Scandinaviansâ defensive stability ahead of the knockouts.
France international midfielder Adrien Rabiot (31) is adamant Les Bleus wonât let their guard down against Graham Potterâs Sweden on Tuesday at East Rutherfordâs MetLife Stadium for their 2026...
With both France and Norway progressing to the knockout rounds, attention quickly shifted to who the two teams would face next, as well as where and when their Round of 32 matches would take place. France completed its Group I campaign with an impressive victory over Norway, securing first place in the standings and maintaining its perfect record at the 2026 World Cup. While Norway also progressed to the knockout rounds despite the defeat, attention quickly shifted to who the two teams would face next, as well as where and when their Round of 32 matches would take place. The clash in Boston Stadium lived up to its billing as one of the biggest fixtures of the group stage. France produced another composed performance to underline its status as one of the tournament favorites, while Norway, despite rotating much of its starting lineup, had already done enough in its earlier matches to secure qualification for the knockout stage. France entered the final group match knowing that a draw would be enough to finish first, but Les Bleus removed any doubt by producing a convincing display. Ousmane Dembele stole the headlines by scoring a remarkable 32-minute hat-trick, the second-fastest hat-trick in FIFA World Cup history. Norway managed to pull one goal back through Aasgaard, but France remained firmly in control throughout the contest. In the last seconds of regulation time, Desire Doue scored to seal the 4-1 win. DembĂ©lĂ© scored a hat trick in the first half The victory completed a flawless group-stage campaign for France after earlier wins over Senegal and Iraq. Meanwhile, Norwayâs victories against Iraq and Senegal proved sufficient to keep the Scandinavian side in second place despite losing its final match. Who will France play in the Round of 32? With France officially finishing first in Group I, Les Bleus now know their first knockout-stage opponent. France will face Sweden in the Round of 32 on June 30 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Winning the group ensured France avoided a more difficult immediate matchup and kept its projected path through the tournament intact. Viktor Gyokeres of Sweden. Should France continue its impressive run by winning that fixture, the reward could be another heavyweight encounter later in the competition. Reports suggest a potential Round of 16 meeting with Germany could await if both teams continue advancing. Who will Norway face in the Round of 32? Despite missing out on top spot, Norway successfully qualified as the Group I runner-up and also has its knockout fixture confirmed. Norway will play Ivory Coast in the Round of 32 on June 30 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The matchup promises to be an intriguing contest between two ambitious national teams chasing historic World Cup success. Ivory Coast won their first match with a goal by Diallo Ivory Coast earned its own place in the knockout stage after an impressive group campaign, meaning Norway faces another demanding test despite progressing comfortably through the opening round.
Wednesday marked the midpoint of the 104-match tournament â technically, just past the midpoint, with 54 matches now in the books and 50 remaining before a World Cup champion is crowned in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19.
Sitting top of Group I after one matchday, Norway can secure a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup when they face Senegal in East Rutherford on Monday. While the Scandinavians arrive full of confidence, the Lions of Teranga will be desperate to keep their qualification hopes alive following a difficult opening [âŠ] The post Prediction: Norway vs Senegal appeared first on SoccerNews.
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