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As we mentioned earlier, Scotland have been left relying on results elsewhere to confirm their qualification as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

Here is what they need to happen in the three groups that will be settled overnight:

• Group E: Both Ecuador (v Germany) and Curacao (v Ivory Coast) to fail to win. Or if Curacao get a victory by at least four goals and Ecuador fail to win. (Matches to be played 21:00 BST on Thursday, 26 June)
• Group F: Sweden to lose to Japan by four or more goals. (Matches to be played 00:00 BST on Friday, 25 June)
• Group D: Paraguay and Australia are on three points and play each other, a draw would send both through. Scotland need Paraguay to lose by two or more goals, or Australia to be beaten by at least four goals. (Matches to be played 03:00 BST on Friday, 26 June)

BBC iPlayer

There are six games on matchday 14 and as always, you can follow them all via the BBC in various ways.

Here's how:

• Ecuador v Germany (21:00) - BBC One, iPlayer, Radio 5 Live and live text coverage on BBC Sport website & app
• Curacao v Ivory Coast (21:00)- BBC Two, iPlayer and live text coverage on BBC Sport website & app

• Japan v Sweden (00:00) - BBC One, iPlayer, Radio 5 Live and live text coverage on BBC Sport website & app
• Tunisia v Netherlands(00:00) - BBC Two, iPlayer and live text coverage on BBC Sport website & app
• Turkey v USA (03:00) - Live text coverage on BBC Sport website & app
• Paraguay v Australia (03:00) - BBC Radio 5 Live and live text coverage on BBC Sport website & app

Australia

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When Fifa released the fastest sprint speeds from the opening round of World Cup 2026, the name at the top of the list was not one many expected.

The quickest player at the tournament so far was Australia defender Jordan Bos.

According to Fifa's official physical tracking data, the Feyenoord left-back reached 36.7 km/h during his country's 2-0 opening-game win over Turkey, with only Norway striker Erling Haaland and his Manchester City team-mate and Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov getting close at 36.5 km/h.

Kylian Mbappe, Son Heung-min and Pedro Neto are among the established speedsters trailing behind.

For followers of Dutch football, it was hardly a surprise for Bos to top the rankings. For everyone else, it was an introduction to the qualities of one of the tournament's emerging stars.

The 23-year-old has just completed the best season of his career at Feyenoord, establishing himself as one of the Eredivisie's most productive full-backs. His nine assists were the most by any player in Robin van Persie's side, while his four goals helped the Rotterdam club finish second in the table and qualify for the Champions League.

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BBC Sport

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron became the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent during his side's World Cup group match against Turkey in San Francisco.

Almiron, 32, obscured his mouth with his hand while speaking to Turkey's Mert Muldur, who immediately informed an official standing next to him.

Following a check by the video assistant referee (VAR), referee Ivan Barton from El Salvador announced to the crowd that he was sending off the former Newcastle United winger.

The incident occurred just before half-time with Paraguay leading 1-0.

Commentating for BBC Radio 5 Live, former Republic of Ireland striker Clinton Morrison said: "If you know the rules, you shouldn't do it. You've got to credit the referee and the VAR for making that decision.

"Not everyone would agree with it, but if those are the rules, you've got to stick by the rules."

BBC Sounds

The New York mayor has joined 5 Live Breakfast from the US, talking all things World Cup and his love of football with Mark Chapman and guests.

You can listen live on BBC Sounds now - tap here or ask your smart speaker to 'play 5 Live'.

Chris Fawkes
BBC Weather

San Francisco is the venue for Paraguay v Australia with dry weather expected, but there will be quite a brisk wind and temperatures of around 16C (61F).

Chris McKenna
BBC Sport journalist

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Vincenzo Montella's side have failed to score so far at this World Cup despite attempting 62 shots - which, according to Opta, is the most attempts without a goal in any two-match span in the competition on record (since 1966).

Not only did Turkey have a ridiculous amount of chances, they also dominated the ball in both their games.

Against Australia, they had 71.6% possession and against Paraguay it was 78.5%. They were helped in the second game by the fact they were facing 10 men, but they were the dominant team even before Almiron was given his marching orders.

They also had a higher xG than their opponents in both games with 1.33 in the game against Australia, who had 0.77 but scored twice.

Their xG against Paraguay was 2.1 to the South Americans' 0.32. And they had more than 100 touches in their opponents' penalty area across the two games.

For 180 minutes they have attacked, entertained - and done almost everything other than score.

The critical eye would point to the fact they had just 13 shots on target across the two games.

Yet it is remarkable, given the share of play they have had, that they have not scored in two games - and are heading home no matter the result against the USA tonight.

Chris Fawkes
BBC Weather

A fine and breezy evening is forecast as Turkey face host nation USA with temperatures around 19C (66F) at kick-off.

Gary Rose
BBC Sport journalist in Los Angeles

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The USA fans love Pochettino and the feeling, it seems, has become mutual.

"Argentina have amazing fans, but I think we are matching Argentina," Pochettino said after the win over Australia.

His contract expires at the end of this World Cup and there has been wide expectation that he will leave, having been linked with a return to club management in Europe.

But perhaps the USA's start to this World Cup, coupled with the incredible support for Pochettino, has changed things.

"Now we're focused on the World Cup. Then, if we want to stay, we have months to talk, or days or weeks. Because it's four years until the next World Cup," he said in a roundtable interview with reporters earlier this week., external, external

He added: "For me, that is the most important legacy, the connection between the national team and the fans.

"Of course, we want to win. But that is the legacy that we need. Why not be a part of it?"

United States

Mauricio Pochettino is very popular with USA fans.

Don't just take my word for it, see for yourselves ...

Gary Rose
BBC Sport journalist in Los Angeles

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In the minutes after the USA's 2-0 win against Australia in their second Group D match in Seattle last week, Mauricio Pochettino had to pause during a pitchside interview as the American fans loudly serenaded him.

Before the tournament, there seemed an uncertainty of feeling towards the Argentine coach, particularly as his commitment to the national team only went to the end of this World Cup.

But with the USA's win over Australia following a 4-1 victory over Paraguay, he now seems to have near-universal backing, having built a team mixing exciting young talent with established performers in Europe's top leagues - one who look capable of upsetting the odds in the coming weeks.

Pochettino has brought belief and aggression, having worked hard to shed the mentality that the USA are World Cup underdogs.

On the walls inside the 54-year-old's makeshift office at the team's hotel are the words "why not us?" along with other quotes such as "believe, work, compete" and "now is our time!"

That mindset is clear in the players and in their two games so far they have played with swagger.

"I think he brings that South American spirit that we've been missing," USA forward Tim Weah said.

"We've always been the good guys, so now it's kind of nice being on the other end and being the aggressor a bit. It's fun. Coach Poch is an amazing coach."

The United States have qualified for the knockout stages as Group D winners and will face a third-placed team from Groups B, E, F, I or J in the next round.

Australia and Paraguay are tied on three points and they meet on Friday (03:00 BST). The Socceroos have the goal difference advantage so only need to draw to progress in second.

Paraguay, however, must defeat Australia if they are to leapfrog their opponents into second place to play the runners-up from Group G.

A draw may well be enough to send Paraguay through in third on four points, and they will have a pretty good idea if that is the case when they play.

If either team loses it will be an anxious wait to discover if three points is enough.

2002 semi-finalists Turkey cannot progress after losing to both Australia and Paraguay.

The final group in action overnight is Group D, with both Paraguay vs Australia and Turkey vs US being played at 03:00 BST.

Tunisia

Tunisia are already out of the World Cup after suffering heavy defeats to Sweden and Japan in their opening Group F fixtures.

They are currently the only African nation guaranteed to exit at the group stage.

They will face Netherlands at the World Cup for the first time as they look to avoid becoming the first side to lose three games by four or more goals in a single World Cup tournament.

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Netherlandsare guaranteed to finish in the top two ahead of their final Group F game against already-eliminated Tunisia.

They are unbeaten in 14 matches at the World Cup (W9 D5), the longest ever run by any side (excl. penalty shootout losses) and will fancy their chances of extending that streak.

Their fans were delighted after a comprehensive 5-1 win over Sweden last time out.

Are Japan dark horses?

If Japan avoid defeat against the Swedes, they would go unbeaten through the group stage of a World Cup tournament for just the second time (W1 D1 so far), previously doing so in 2002 when they were co-hosts (W2 D1).

After beating Tunisia, Japanese fans were very confident about their nation's prospects in the tournament.

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BBC Weather

Japan take on Sweden in Dallas where the weather will be hot, humid and sunny with temperatures around 33C (91F).

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Sweden thrashed Tunisia 5-1 in their opening Group F game before being on the other end of the same scoreline against the Netherlands.

With three points on the board, they can only end up in the automatic places if they win against a Japan side who are full of confidence after they beat Tunisia 4-0 in their recent match.

Sweden have never lost against Asian opposition at the World Cup (W2 D1), winning their last encounter against a nation from the continent when they beat South Korea 2-1 in 2018.

Ahead of the match, manager Graham Potter said: "We can't defend in the way that we did, we have to ​improve that situation.

"Japan are strong on the wings and they're strong through the ​middle as well, so we meet a very good team and we have to make sure that we are better than we were in that respect."