Charlotte
city in and county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
- Jun 27
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland manager after World Cup 2026 group stage exit
Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland head coach following the team's group stage elimination from World Cup 2026, ending a seven-year tenure that brought the country back to major tournaments.
- Jun 24
Deschamps rejoins France squad after mother's death as Dembele hat-trick secures group win
France coach Didier Deschamps rejoined the World Cup squad in Boston on Saturday after the death of his mother, the French football federation said. The move came a day after Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick in a 4-1 win over Norway that confirmed Les Bleus as Group I winners.
- Jun 24
Neymar available for Brazil against Scotland as Scots chase first-ever World Cup knockout spot
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar is fit and available for the Group C decider in Miami, while Scotland hope to reach the Round of 32 for the first time.
- Jun 21
Brazil's Raphinha ruled out of Scotland match with muscle injury as World Cup campaign continues
Brazil forward Raphinha will miss the next World Cup group match against Scotland after suffering a muscle injury in his right thigh during Friday's 3-0 win over Haiti, but the team remains hopeful he can return later in the tournament.
- Jun 12
Scotland and Haiti chase elusive first World Cup win in crucial Group C opener
Scotland return to the World Cup after 28 years to face a Haiti side making only their second appearance, with both teams desperate for three points on Saturday before daunting Group C clashes against Brazil and Morocco.
- Jun 10
Scotland enters 2026 World Cup with Clarke's 'glass ceiling' ambition and Gordon's fairytale quest
Steve Clarke believes a 'different' Scotland can finally reach the knockout stage, while 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon battles for the starting spot just weeks after becoming a father for the fifth time.
