Lyon sinks PSG and climbs to the Ligue 1 podium

Lyon deals a blow to leader PSG and climbs to third place, with Endrick as a key figure in the Parc des Princes.

Publicado 20 abril, 2026 el 20 de abril a las 14:07 | 2 mins reading |1,953 vistas | por Miguel Torres

An earthquake Sunday in the Parc des Princes

The leader stumbled where he least expected it. Olympique Lyon, led by Paulo Fonseca, traveled to Paris and came out with a golden victory: 2-1. A result that is not only three points, it is a message to the entire league.

The big night had a Brazilian name: Endrick. The forward, recently criticized by his coach, responded on the field. He opened the scoring after six minutes with a lethal break and an unstoppable shot. Twelve minutes later, he was the mastermind of the second goal, setting up Afonso Moreira after a quick start.

“Lyon was a fair winner,” admitted Luis Enrique, the PSG coach, who hugged Fonseca at the end of the match.

PSG found themselves outplayed at their own home. Dominik Greif saved a penalty from Gonçalo Ramos and Vitinha’s injury complicated things even more for the Parisians. A goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in added time only served to disguise the score.

The fight for Europe heats up

This victory catapults Lyon to third place, overtaking Lille on goal difference. It is a key position, because the first three go directly to the group stage of the Champions League. The fourth will have to play a preview.

For PSG, it is their fifth defeat in the league. Their advantage over Lens, second, is reduced to a single point. And they still have to visit them in May. The crown is not so sure.

Further down the table, other names shined. Folarin Balogun of Monaco scored for the eighth game in a row to overcome a 2-0 deficit and achieve a draw against Auxerre. An impressive scoring streak.

In Rennes, Esteban Lepaul scored again and is now the competition’s top scorer with 17 goals. His team won 3-0 and remains firmly in the fight for Europe.

What seemed like just another day became a turning point. Lyon showed character, Endrick silenced criticism and Ligue 1 promises an electrifying end to the season.

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Netherlands vs Morocco in Monterrey for the 2026 World Cup

The Rayados stadium will host the round of 16 duel between Europeans and Africans.

Publicado 1 hour ago el 26 de junio a las 02:30 | 2 mins reading

Monterrey is preparing to host one of the most attractive duels of the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Netherlands and Morocco will meet on Monday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. (central Mexico) at the Rayados stadium.

The match corresponds to the cross between the leader of Group F and the second place in Group C. The Netherlands secured first place after beating Tunisia 3-1. For its part, Morocco finished second in Group C, only surpassed by Brazil on goal difference. Both added seven points and tied in the direct duel.

The Monterrey fans were looking forward to a direct elimination match in their city. The presence of Clockwork Orange in the Rayados building had become an illusion that is now fulfilled.

The meeting promises intensity. The Netherlands arrives with its characteristic fluid attack, while Morocco has shown defensive solidity and the ability to take advantage of counterattacks. It will be a duel of styles between the European tactical order and the African grit.

Tickets for the match are already sold out. Local authorities have arranged mobility and security operations to receive thousands of fans who will arrive from different parts of the country and abroad.

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Australia advances to round of 32; Paraguay awaits as best third

Australia secures a place in the round of 32 after a goalless draw against Paraguay.

Publicado 2 hours ago el 26 de junio a las 02:19 | 1 min reading

The Australian team sealed its ticket to the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. It did so after drawing 0-0 with Paraguay at the San Francisco Bay Stadium, within Group D.

Classification assured

With this result, the Socceroos added four points, enough to secure second place in the sector. The defensive order was enough to neutralize the South American attacks during the 90 minutes.

Paraguay also closed the group stage with four units. However, the tiebreaker criteria relegated him to third place. Now the Guaraní squad will have to wait for the other groups to close to find out if they enter among the eight best third places that advance to the next round.

The tie reflected a close match, where neither team managed to break the zero. Australia fulfilled its objective of qualifying, while Paraguay awaits the remaining results.

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United States falls to Türkiye but manages to qualify

Dramatic 3-2 at SoFi Stadium does not prevent the United States from reaching the round of 32.

Publicado 2 hours ago el 26 de junio a las 01:54 | 1 min reading

The United States team lost 3-2 to Türkiye at SoFi Stadium, but secured its ticket to the round of 32. The European team said goodbye to the tournament with a victory in its last match.

Party development

The game started at a slow pace. In the 2nd minute, Auston Trusty took advantage of a corner kick to open the scoring. Türkiye reacted quickly: in the 10th minute, Arda Güler, from Real Madrid, equalized after a defensive oversight.

The United States tried to regain the lead, but a goal disallowed for offside in the 29th minute baffled them. Türkiye capitalized: in the 32nd minute, Orkun Kökçü turned the score around (2-1). With that result the first half ended, amid complaints from the Los Angeles fans.

In the second half, Sebastián Berhalter equalized in the 48th minute to make it 2-2. The US coach sent Alejandro Zendejas to the field to look for greater offensive depth, but an injury to Trusty in the 90th minute threw the defense out of balance. In stoppage time, Kaan Ayhan scored the final 3-2.

Implications

The defeat raises doubts about the team’s performance heading into the next phase, although qualification is already assured.