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Betfan Daily Sports Briefing — Sunday, 28 June 2026
Yesterday's results & headlines
England seal top spot in style
The group stage of the 2026 World Cup closed on Saturday with England brushing aside Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium to finish as winners of Group L. After a sluggish first half in which Panama threatened on the counter, Jude Bellingham took charge, breaking the deadlock with a smart finish on 62 minutes before crossing for Harry Kane to head home five minutes later. The goal was Kane's 11th at World Cup finals, taking him past Gary Lineker as England's all-time leading scorer at the tournament. Thomas Tuchel's side now await a last-32 tie on Wednesday 1 July in Atlanta.
Heartbreak for Scotland as Clarke walks away
There was no fairytale for Scotland, whose hopes of a first-ever knockout appearance were ended on Saturday night. A goal difference of minus three — built from a 1-0 win over Haiti, a 1-0 defeat to Morocco and a 3-0 loss to Brazil — left them short of a best-third-place berth once Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 in the other Group L fixture. Within the hour, Steve Clarke resigned after seven years in charge, just a month after signing a contract extension intended to run to 2030.
Goals galore elsewhere
Saturday's final round produced some eye-catching scorelines. Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1, while DR Congo were hammered 7-0 by Uzbekistan. Spain edged Uruguay 1-0 to win their group, Egypt and Iran drew 1-1, and Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia played out a goalless stalemate. With the 32-team knockout phase now set, attention turns to the first eliminator on Sunday evening.
Today's fixtures & previews
Football: World Cup last 32 begins
The knockout rounds open with a standalone fixture as South Africa face Canada at the SoFi Stadium, kicking off at . Both nations reached this stage as group runners-up and neither has ever won a World Cup knockout match, so history is guaranteed for one of them. Canada, roared on by a partisan North American crowd, start as favourites, but South Africa's pace in transition makes this a more open contest than the market suggests. It is the only World Cup tie today, with the schedule moving to three matches a day from Monday.
Horse racing: Irish Derby day at the Curragh
The flagship card is the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh, off at . Aidan O'Brien chases an 18th win in the Classic, with Benvenuto Cellini — ridden by Ryan Moore after his Chester Vase success — heading a strong Ballydoyle hand that also includes Christmas Day. Raaheeb and James J Braddock arrive with serious claims over the mile and a half. The supporting card includes a competitive sprint at and quality handicaps throughout the afternoon.
In Britain, Wolverhampton stages an all-weather evening fixture from around , while Uttoxeter provides the jumps action with a Sunday card over hurdles and fences. Between them they offer plenty of betting heat once the Curragh feature is done.
Tennis: Wimbledon on the eve of battle
There is no main-draw play today, but Wimbledon begins on Monday 29 June with the singles draws already made. Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner have landed in the same half, setting up a potential blockbuster semi-final, while the All England Club completes its final preparations for a fortnight on the SW19 lawns. Expect ante-post markets to firm up sharply once the first balls are struck.
Betting tips & odds analysis
1. Canada to beat South Africa — 5/7 (bet365)
Selection: Canada in the 90-minute match result. Reasoning: Canada are a clear market favourite (priced around -140, roughly 5/7) and have the venue advantage at SoFi Stadium. They carry more knockout pedigree and Premier League-level attacking quality than their opponents. South Africa's counter-attacking threat is real, so this is no banker, but at odds-on Canada look the soundest single in a one-game evening.
2. Benvenuto Cellini to win the Irish Derby — 6/4 (Paddy Power)
Selection: Benvenuto Cellini in the 16:35 Curragh. Reasoning: The Frankel colt was an impressive Chester Vase winner before an unlucky Epsom run ended at the stalls. Ryan Moore staying loyal to him speaks volumes, and Aidan O'Brien chasing an 18th Irish Derby with the stable's number one rider on board is a powerful signal. The trip and track should suit; 6/4 looks fair for the form pick.
3. France to win the World Cup — 4/1 (general)
Selection: France outright. Reasoning: France strengthened their grip on favouritism after topping their group with wins over Senegal and Iraq, and the layers have shortened them accordingly. Depth, balance and tournament know-how make them the most complete side left. At 4/1 they remain the disciplined call to lift the trophy on 19 July.
4. England each-way to win the World Cup — 7/1 (general)
Selection: England outright, each-way. Reasoning: Tuchel's side topped Group L with something in hand and looked sharper as the Panama game wore on, Bellingham pulling the strings and Kane in record-breaking form. A favourable-looking knockout route and genuine squad depth make 7/1 a playable each-way price for those backing the Three Lions to go deep.
5. Spain to win the World Cup — 11/2 (general)
Selection: Spain outright. Reasoning: The reigning European champions won their group with a controlled 1-0 victory over Uruguay and remain the most technically dominant team in the field. Their pressing game and midfield control travel well in tournament football. At 11/2 they are a notch behind France in the market but arguably the value play among the front rank.
Player news & injury updates
Kane rewrites the record books
Harry Kane's header against Panama was his 11th goal at World Cup finals, moving him clear of Gary Lineker as England's outright leading scorer at the tournament. The captain is firing at exactly the right time as the knockouts begin, and his fitness through a demanding schedule will be central to England's ambitions.
Bellingham hits top gear
Jude Bellingham was the standout performer in New Jersey, scoring and assisting to take control after a flat opening. His form is a timely boost for Tuchel, whose side had laboured to a 0-0 draw with Ghana earlier in the group. England look to have their talisman peaking for the business end.
Scotland enter a new era
Steve Clarke's resignation leaves the Scottish FA hunting a successor after seven years and three major tournament qualifications. The decision came swiftly after Saturday's elimination was confirmed, and speculation over the next permanent appointment will dominate the Scottish game in the weeks ahead.
Knockout team-news watch
With the last 32 under way, fitness bulletins now arrive thick and fast. Managers across the tournament are managing accumulated minutes, suspensions picked up in the group phase and minor knocks ahead of one-off elimination games. Confirmed line-ups for Sunday's South Africa v Canada tie are expected roughly an hour before the 20:00 BST kick-off.
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