Germany leave it late against Ivory Coast but it's Diomande who shines, Curacao make history, and Netherlands dismantle Sweden. Plus, Jude Bellingham on what it means to play for England.

Germany leave it late against Ivory Coast but it's Diomande who shines, Curacao make history, and Netherlands dismantle Sweden. Plus, Jude Bellingham on what it means to play for England.

Author: Sky Sports June 21, 2026 Duration: 9:30

Hayley McQueen has today's 'Cheat Sheet At the World Cup' as we round up the biggest news from the 2026 Tournament.

Michael Bridge outlines what happened overnight with wins for Germany and Netherlands, with Curacao making history with a record-breaking performance.

Plus, we build up to England's match against Ghana and hear what Jude Bellingham has had to say, whilst former international Kris Boyd is back on the pod looking ahead to Scotland against Brazil.


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