You're tuned in to Sports Desk, and we've got a loaded Sunday on our hands.
The twenty twenty six World Cup Round of Sixteen is delivering in a big way today, and Brazil versus Norway is the match everyone's circling. The Selecao, five-time world champions, kick off at five this afternoon looking to punch their ticket to the quarterfinals against a Norway side that has been no pushover in this tournament. This one has the kind of weight that only knockout football can carry.
Then comes England and Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca, and Thomas Tuchel's squad is heading into that battle shorthanded. Chelsea captain Reece James remains sidelined with the hamstring injury he picked up against Ghana in the group stage. He sat out the final training session and won't feature tonight, which is a real blow to England's defensive shape at arguably the most hostile venue in world football.
Shifting to the transfer window, Manchester United are making moves. Despite Bournemouth insisting that twenty two year old midfielder Alex Scott is absolutely not for sale, United are pushing forward anyway, turning their attention to the young talent after missing out on Mateus Fernandes and Elliot Anderson. The Cherries are holding firm, but Old Trafford rarely takes no for a final answer.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
