World Cup 2026: USA in the Knockouts, Brazil Past Haiti - and Shkendija Arachinovo Signs Rabotnicki's Captain

The 2026 World Cup continued with cinematic scenes: the USA into the knockouts, Brazil settling things with three goals, and Vinicius passing every Brazilian except Pele. Domestic football, meanwhile, isn't standing still - Shkendija Arachinovo is causing a big stir before it has played a single match in the elite.

The USA survived - and they're celebrating

The United States beat Australia 2-0 and secured first place in the group. An own goal by an Australian defender and a goal from Freeman sealed the result. The tournament host went into the knockout phase with full points - and with obvious relief, since the previous performances had been unconvincing. An easier part of the bracket lies ahead, and the American public is already counting the quarterfinals.

Brazil without trouble, but with one problem

Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia. Cunha with two goals - the first in the 23rd minute off a deflected shot, then a precise strike into the top corner - and Vinicius slipping behind the keeper after a pass from Paqueta. On paper, an easy job. But Raphinha got injured - a worry for Raphinha. Vinicius, meanwhile, overtook every Brazilian goalscorer in World Cup history except Pele. Ancelotti can be satisfied, with one question mark over the next match.

The Tonali move is worth 100 million

Tottenham and Sandro Tonali have agreed personal terms. The 26-year-old Italian is probably playing his final moments at Newcastle - the club with which he won the League Cup last season. Newcastle is asking 100 million pounds and has no intention of caving easily. Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City are also following the situation. Tonali has a contract until 2029 - Tottenham doesn't have the comfort of time, but it has the money and the will.

Shkendija Arachinovo lured the experienced Demiri

Besir Demiri, the former captain of Rabotnicki and an experienced defender with a career at Vardar, Shkendija Tetovo and Skopje, has become the new footballer of Shkendija Arachinovo - a debutant in the First Macedonian League. Even before the season starts, the club is making moves that show they've come in earnest. Signing a rival's former captain is a clear message: they're not coming just to show up.

Shkendija Tetovo, for its part, took Dimoski

Macedonia international Bojan Dimoski was officially presented at Shkendija Tetovo. The left-back arrives to replace Ronaldo Webster, who is fielding offers to leave. Shkendija has European qualifiers ahead of it - and strengthening the left corridor was clearly a priority. More competition for the spot on the left is immediately good news for Macedonian football.