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Dan Riccio and Blake Price review Day 3 of the 2026 World Cup on The 90th Minute, breaking down Brazil's draw and the biggest upsets. Day three of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered a thrilling slate of action. The latest episode of The 90th Minute reviews all four matches, highlighting massive surprises, crucial group points, and a highly anticipated heavyweight debut. Listen to the full episode on Spotify to get the complete Day 3 match analysis. The show kicks off with Qatar’s historic achievement against Switzerland. Despite massive Swiss pressure, the Asian side fought back dramatically in the final minutes to steal a 1-1 draw, securing their first-ever World Cup point. The marquee matchup saw five-time champions Brazil make their tournament debut against a highly organized Moroccan team. Vinícius Júnior scored a stunning goal, but it wasn’t enough to secure three points as the match ended in a tightly contested 1-1 draw. The hosts then shift focus to Scotland, who ended a 36-year wait for a tournament victory by edging out Haiti 1-0. The episode wraps up with Australia pulling off the biggest upset of the day, outclassing Türkiye in a 2-0 win. You can stream the entire tactical recap right now. Check out The 90th Minute Day 3 Breakdown on Spotify to catch up on all the goals, tactical battles, and major storylines shaking up the group stage.
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Brazil will play against Egypt in a 2026 international friendly. Here’s how fans in the United States can watch the matchup live. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Brazil vs Egypt on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Brazil vs Egypt WHAT International Friendly WHEN 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT • Saturday, June 6, 2026 WHERE Fubo, DirecTV Stream and ESPN Deportes STREAM WATCH NOW Match Overview Brazil and Egypt square off in a World Cup tune-up featuring two teams with very different objectives. Despite some uneven recent performances, Brazil remains one of the tournament favorites, with Vinicius Jr. leading a talented squad eager to sharpen its form before the competition begins. Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, is hoping to make a historic run beyond the group stage, and a matchup against one of South America’s most successful nations provides a valuable test ahead of the World Cup. More details on how to watch With Fubo, you can watch Brazil vs Egypt and tons more games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV or hook it up to your TV with Google Chromecast. Now with Fubo, you can stream USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS Connect, beIN SPORTS XTRA, NBC, CNBC, USA, FOX, FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes, Telemundo, Universo and Galavision. Plus Fubo, the legal streaming service, also streams Liga MX, World Cup, Women’s World Cup, MLS, UEFA Champions League (in Spanish), Europa League (in Spanish), Primeira Liga, Ligue Un, World Cup qualifiers, NWSL, select USMNT games, select USWNT games, select Mexico games, select England games and more. The Fubo app is available for Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhones, Android phones, Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense TVs, iOS devices, LG TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Xbox One. If you’re planning to follow more games on this platform, you can check out the full Fubo soccer schedule to stay up to date with upcoming matches available via the service. How to watch anywhere with VPN If you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer.
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Gianni Infantino's FIFA has approved a new bundle of rules, such as the expansion of the VAR powers and the penalization of players for covering their mouths during confrontations. Gianni Infantino has been an outspoken advocate for rule changes in recent years, and a new bundle of regulations has now been approved ahead of the 2026 World Cup. With less than two weeks until the competition begins, FIFA has confirmed updates that include expanded VAR powers and a red card for players who cover their mouths during confrontations. As reported by BBC Sport, the Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee Pierluigi Collina announced the changes following a meeting held in coordination with the International Football Association Board. Among the most significant expansions is the authority granted to VAR to check attacking fouls that occur before the ball is in play. A prime example of where this new power will come into effect is during dead-ball situations such as corners or free kicks, where an attacking player commits a foul against a defender to impede their ability to contest the ball, and a goal is scored as a result. “We think this is very unfair, that the goal is given when the defender is prevented from being able to defend. A clear, illegal block made by an attacker. The only objective was to prevent the defender from being able to defend on his opponent,” Collina stated. While that VAR expansion is still awaiting formal IFAB approval, the rule penalizing players for covering their mouths during confrontations has already been given the green light. The change was prompted by the high-profile controversy in which Vinicius Junior accused Gianluca Prestianni of racial abuse during a Champions League match, an episode in which FIFA president Infantino also weighed in publicly. Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica and Arda Guler of Real Madrid. Less than four months after that incident, the rule is now in place. Players who cover their mouth with a hand, arm or shirt while in a confrontational exchange with an opponent will be shown a red card. “If the conversation is friendly, they can continue to do it without any problem. When the conversation is confrontational, covering the mouth means that you are doing something very wrong, potentially, and the sanction is the red card,” Collina said, drawing a clear distinction between casual and confrontational situations. New rules to address time-wasting and tactical timeouts One of the more familiar tactics used to slow the game down or run down the clock is for players to feign injury and force the medical staff onto the field. That loophole has already been formally addressed ahead of the World Cup, with any player who receives on-field treatment from the team physio required to remain off the pitch for at least 60 seconds before returning. One existing exception to that protocol involves the goalkeeper, who cannot simply leave the field of play. However, while a goalkeeper is being assessed on the ground, it has become common practice for outfield players to drift toward the touchline and receive tactical instructions from the coaching staff. To close that loophole, Collina made clear that neither team’s players will be permitted to approach the sideline while a goalkeeper is receiving medical attention on the pitch. “The goalkeeper has the right to be injured, but the players do not have the right to leave the field of play to have a sort of timeout with their respective coaches,” the Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee explained.
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the focus of Brazil’s fans is on Neymar and his physical condition. However, head coach Carlo Ancelotti decided to put the focus on Raphinha, calling him “the best in the world” at attacking deep. Neymar Jr’s comeback has taken all the attention from Brazil’s fans ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Not only his physical condition, but also his appearance after several years of absence has taken center stage. Far from continuing to build the discussion around the veteran, head coach Carlo Ancelotti has decided to shift the focus toward Raphinha, praising him as “the best player in the world” at attacking deep. “What I ask of him is to stay close to the defensive line because I believe that, when it comes to attacking space in behind, he is the best in the world… I think being close to the defensive line to attack from deep is more important, but I’m never going to tell Raphinha where he has to play when we have the ball,” Carlo Ancelotti said in the latest press conference. After becoming one of the best players at Barcelona, Raphinha arrives at the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament’s biggest stars. Although he is coming off numerous injuries, he has recorded 21 goals and eight assists. With this in mind, Carlo Ancelotti has decided to make the 29-year-old star one of the cornerstones of the national team, with him being a regular starter since the Italian manager’s arrival. Not only does Raphinha excel as a dribbling winger, but he is also a world-class creative hub. With his vast experience, Carlo Ancelotti has decided not to limit the 29-year-old star to being just a wide player, instead deploying him as an attacking midfielder. In addition, he has proven to be an outstanding goalscorer, meaning he will be one of the key players when attacking space in behind, especially against top opponents such as France and others. Vinicius Junior and Raphinha of Brazil talk Raphinha emerges as Neymar’s rival for a place in Brazil’s XI Raphinha comes from being one of the best wingers in the world, being an undisputed starter under Hansi Flick at Barcelona. However, he does not appear set to have a similar role with Brazil, as he has always played more toward the inside, being a regular in the double attacking-midfielder system. With this in mind, the 29-year-old star appears to be the direct competition for Neymar Jr. in his final World Cup edition. If he manages to recover in time to face Haiti or Scotland, Neymar could have a chance of playing as an attacking midfielder for Brazil. Without great pace and with his physical condition still in question, he would start at a significant disadvantage compared to Raphinha. However, Carlo Ancelotti could still choose to field both players together, as they are not entirely incompatible and could help boost the attack against highly defensive opponents.
Guti speculated about Xavi Alonso's exit from Real Madrid. All the expectations surrounding Xabi Alonso’s arrival last year lasted just a few months, as Real Madrid dismissed him in January. After rumors about dressing room problems with some players, club icon Guti suggested there was a major issue in a conversation with Iker Casillas on “Bajo los palos”. Guti said: “Something very serious happened for Alonso to leave like that. Xabi was not a five-month or one-year project. He was a long-term project. Knowing Florentino, he does not make this kind of decision unless something serious and major happened. I think something strange happened in the dressing room for this to end like this.” The former midfielder knows what he is talking about, as he came through Real Madrid’s youth system before reaching the first team, where he stayed for 15 years. His view also comes from an era when managers had more time to work before clubs dismissed them. Guti thinks this team lacks many things Without question, this Real Madrid team is not the best by any means, with two years without a title being clear proof of that. Failing to be competitive in Spain and across Europe is something that alarms former players who won everything. Guti and Casillas were teammates during the Galacticos era (Junko Kimura/Getty Images) For the talented left-footed creator, the issues are not limited to the defensive side of the team, which is not very solid. He also sees major problems in attack, even with the stars available, when asked what this team lacks. Guti said: “What doesn’t it lack? It’s a team that is missing many things. Defensively, it concedes too many goals. Offensively, almost all of its attacking production depends on Vinicius or Mbappé. Collectively, this team is lacking a lot.” Guti on forming a cohesive group The global nature of the sport means teams now have players from many nationalities, something the former player believes makes it harder to build a group. Guti said: “Having more local players made the group stronger. When there are players from all over the world, it is very difficult to build a group. Before, it was easier.”
Due to the suspension he received from the controversy involving Vinicius Junior, Gianluca Prestianni has been reportedly ruled out of the Argentina final roster for the 2026 World Cup. With Lionel Scaloni yet to announce the final 26-man roster, Gianluca Prestianni had been considered one of the leading candidates to represent Argentina in the attacking positions at the 2026 World Cup. However, the suspension he received following his controversy with Vinicius Junior has reportedly become the decisive factor in his exclusion from the final list. During the first leg of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League playoff round in February, Vinicius Junior accused Prestianni of racial abuse in a confrontation that caused significant controversy throughout the week. Because the Argentine forward had covered his mouth during the alleged exchange, UEFA did not charge him with racial abuse but instead sanctioned him for “homophobic conduct,” handing him a six-match ban. With Benfica subsequently eliminated from the Champions League, FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee determined that the suspension would carry worldwide effect, in line with the governing body’s rules. That ruling meant that if called up, Prestianni would have been required to serve the remainder of his suspension during the 2026 World Cup while representing Argentina. Facing that complication, according to Bolavip Argentina, Scaloni and the Argentina coaching staff made the decision to leave Prestianni off the World Cup roster. The outlet confirmed that the suspension stemming from the Vinicius Junior incident was the primary reason behind the call. Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica and Arda Guler of Real Madrid. The Argentine Football Association had already attempted to reduce the suspension through an appeal, but that effort was rejected. With time now having run out to file an injunction that would have allowed Prestianni to serve the ban after the tournament, the decision to exclude him was made final. Prestianni had established himself as a regular presence in Scaloni’s recent Argentina squads, earning a profile somewhat reminiscent of the role Angel Di Maria had played before his international retirement. Now, at just 20 years old, the young winger will not only miss the World Cup but will also be remembered as the player whose controversy helped prompt FIFA’s new rule making it a red card offense to cover one’s mouth during a confrontation with an opponent. Who stands to benefit from Prestianni’s absence Prestianni had been included in Scaloni’s 55-man preliminary list and was widely expected to make the final cut, particularly after reports indicated that Franco Mastantuono of Real Madrid had been dropped from contention. His removal has opened the door for other players to claim a spot. According to Argentina insider Gaston Edul, Giovani Lo Celso and Valentin Barco are now expected to be included in the final World Cup roster. While both offer different profiles from Prestianni, neither had been consistent fixtures in the recent Argentina setup, Lo Celso due to recurring fitness and injury issues and Barco following his recent emergence in European soccer, making their inclusions a notable shift. Emi Buendia of Aston Villa celebrates winning the UEFA Europa League. On the more offensively minded front, the player who stands to gain the most from Prestianni’s absence is Emiliano Buendia. The Aston Villa midfielder closed out the 2025-26 season in excellent form, contributing to the club’s UEFA Europa League triumph, and his ability to operate across both attacking flanks has significantly strengthened his case for a place in Scaloni’s final squad.
Vinicius Junior brought calm to the fans over his expiring contract as he stated that he "have never imagined myself outside Real Madrid." Vinicius Junior‘s future at Real Madrid has been one of the most discussed topics at the club for months, with the two parties yet to reach a new agreement. Now entering the final year of his current deal, the Brazilian winger offered reassurance to Madrid’s supporters, declaring that he has “never imagined myself outside Real Madrid.“ Vinícius signed his most recent contract with Real Madrid in October 2023, securing him at the club through 2027. Since then, the player who had claimed the FIFA The Best award and been a serious Ballon d’Or contender has gone through a sharp dip in form, while extension talks, which have been ongoing since 2024, have repeatedly stalled over the financial demands involved. Speaking in an interview on Caze TV, Vinicius offered a measured take on where things stand with his contract situation: “I’m in no rush to renew my contract. I have until 2027. So until 2027, we have a lot to discuss with Madrid, and Madrid has a lot to discuss with us. Madrid is calm, I am calm. The president trusts me and I trust him. And that’s all, you just have to wait and live each day, each moment, and enjoy the best club in the world.” In recent months, his long-term future at the club was thrown into genuine doubt, first by reports of a record-breaking offer from the Saudi Pro League and then by tensions surrounding the now-dismissed coach Xabi Alonso. With the Saudi interest having cooled and Alonso no longer in the picture, a continuation at Real Madrid now appears the most likely outcome. Xabi Alonso, Head Coach of Real Madrid, and Vinicius Junior embrace. Vinicius reinforced that message emphatically. “I have never imagined myself outside of Real Madrid. I really enjoy every moment I spend here, because it is the club of my dreams. I always dreamed of playing here and being able to do so for such a long time. Now I am one of the team captains. Despite being so young, it is something important that rarely happens in history. So I enjoy every moment. I want to stay here all my life, but I’m also in no rush to renew my contract,” he insisted. Vinicius on the support of the fans Real Madrid’s first trophyless season since Zinedine Zidane’s final campaign in 2020-21 was met with frustration from the Santiago Bernabeu crowd, with Kylian Mbappé bearing the brunt of the supporters’ discontent. Vinicius, however, largely escaped that level of scrutiny, having led the team’s attacking play in the Champions League before their quarterfinal exit. When asked about the criticism he has faced throughout his time in Madrid, Vinicius offered a pointed reflection on how far his relationship with the club’s fanbase has come: “When I arrived at Madrid everyone said I wasn’t going to play, then that I wasn’t going to score a goal, after that that I wasn’t going to win, and in the end I always kept overcoming all the criticism. They said I was expensive for costing 45 million, and in the end I turned out cheap because of everything I have achieved. The president and the fans adore me.“
