J. Murphy

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otherBBC Sport· 3 Jul 2026

After World Cup goals are last year's signings finally set to deliver for Newcastle?

Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa both struggled in their first season at Newcastle, but five goals between at the World Cup them suggest things will be different next term.

match_reportThe Guardian· 3 Jul 2026

Switzerland v Algeria: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/1pm AEST/4am BST/11pm EDT⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail MartinJohan Manzambi is no longer a secret weapon for Switzerland with the 20-year-old scoring three goals, and adding an assist, through the group stage. There are suggestions that the versatile midfielder could be on the move from Freiburg to Newcastle as a potential replacement for Sandro Tonali.Switzerland did what they needed to do as they navigated a relatively favourable group stage, while Algeria rode a rollercoaster through their three games in part due to their own defensive lapses.Johan Manzambi and Switzerland’s progress are on the same trajectory; they’ve both started slowly before pouncing. Continue reading...