German toy manufacturer Playmobil is ending production in its home country after 50 years by closing its factory in Dietenhofen, Bavaria. The company plans to move its manufacturing operations to more cost-effective locations in the Czech Republic and Malta.
Katia Garcia will become the first female referee to officiate a Dutch national team match at a major tournament when she leads their World Cup group stage game against Tunisia. The 33-year-old Mexican official's appointment marks a historic milestone for the Netherlands as they prepare for their third fixture of the competition.
Seven teams have secured their places in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup after the first two group matches. Conversely, five nations have already been eliminated from the tournament, while other teams face a decisive third group game to determine their future.
During the 2026 World Cup, Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz expressed outrage after his team was denied a penalty in their 0-0 draw against England. Although England's Jude Bellingham was named man of the match, the post-game focus remained on the controversial officiating and the lack of VAR intervention.
The Dutch national football team will learn their potential knockout stage opponents on Thursday morning based on whether they finish first or second in their World Cup group. As the group stage concludes for several nations in groups A, B, and C, final standings will determine the matchups for the next round.