Ivory Coast rotate four players against Curacao, while Ecuador recall Joel Ordonez and Germany leave Deniz Undav on the bench.
Mexico beat Czechia 3-0 to finish Group A with three wins and three clean sheets, while Quiñones scored for a second straight match.
From Mourinho’s record-setting Chelsea to Benítez’s European triumph, these first seasons reshaped expectations for new Premier League managers.
Debutants are making their mark, while third-place qualification has kept more group matches meaningful and changed teams’ incentives.
Vinícius scored twice in Brazil’s 3-0 win, while Scotland now need four results elsewhere to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Demichelis arrives at Leipzig on a two-year deal with a record at River Plate and a squad facing financial pressure and transfer interest.
Cabo Verde, Curaçao and DR Congo have made their mark at the expanded World Cup, while Japan is drawing attention as a serious contender.
Liverpool have reportedly enquired about Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, but no summer fee is set and a move appears premature.
Liverpool could miss a sell-on fee as Harry Wilson nears a free transfer, while Klopp revealed interest in Laimer and Bouaddi remains a reported target.
Liverpool have signed Victor Munoz and are weighing costly moves for Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola while holding firm on Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo.
After ending a 34-year wait for a World Cup win, Scotland need a result against Brazil to reach the knockout rounds for the first time.
England, Scotland and Europe’s packed late-June schedule is turning the 2026 World Cup into a shared, second-screen experience.
Liverpool are reportedly monitoring Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup after a strong season and a striking change in Jose Mourinho’s assessment.
Liverpool’s forward line has lost much of its title-winning core. If Cody Gakpo leaves, Andoni Iraola faces an even tougher rebuild.
Everton need reinforcements after a late-season slump. A player-by-player look weighs reported targets against squad needs, price and fit.