Scotland manager Steve Clarke has resigned from his position following the team's elimination from the World Cup in the group stage.

• Scotland's exit was confirmed after Croatia beat Ghana, preventing them from advancing as one of the best third-placed teams.
• Clarke, who recently signed a new four-year contract, led Scotland to their first European Championship appearances in 23 years.
• Despite a winning start against Haiti, losses to Morocco and Brazil sealed their fate in the United States tournament.

Netherlands' World Cup star Cody Gakpo has requested privacy following the devastating loss of his unborn son, Elijah Raphael Gakpo, with his partner Noa van der Bij.

• The couple announced the heartbreaking news on Instagram, sharing their grief and gratitude for support.
• Cody Gakpo, a forward for Liverpool and the Netherlands national team, will remain with his teammates at the World Cup camp in Kansas City, Missouri.
• The Dutch Football Association has expressed full support for the family and respects their need for privacy.

Co-hosts Canada and South Africa are set to make World Cup history by meeting in a landmark knockout stage match on Sunday.

• The game marks the first time either nation has reached this stage of the tournament.
• Key player Alphonso Davies is expected to return for Canada after being sidelined with injury.
• South Africa, one of nine African teams in the last 32 due to the expanded format, aims to build on their previous group stage successes.