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Marquinhos

Marquinhos — Brazil defender who has faced Manchester City striker Erling Haaland multiple times in European competition, appearing in 2026 World Cup coverage.

2026-05-012026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Brazil's other central defender, Marquinhos, has also faced Haaland while on duty for Paris Saint-Germain.

    England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster
  3. Citizen Digital

    Brazil's other central defender, Marquinhos, has also faced Haaland while on duty for Paris Saint-Germain.

    England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster
  4. Citizen Digital

    How the Manchester City striker fares against a Brazil defence marshalled by Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes and Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos could go a long way towards determining the outcome.

    Norway must handle occasion against Brazil, says Solbakken
  5. Citizen Digital

    How the Manchester City striker fares against a Brazil defence marshalled by Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes and Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos could go a long way towards determining the outcome.

    Norway must handle occasion against Brazil, says Solbakken
  6. Citizen Digital

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    Stopping Haaland no mystery for Brazil, says Ancelotti
  7. Citizen Digital

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    Stopping Haaland no mystery for Brazil, says Ancelotti
  8. June 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    "I think that really was a learning experience for us," said the Brazil captain, Marquinhos.

    Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco
  10. The Standard

    Brazil are well aware of the threat posed by Japan, having lost 3-2 when the teams met in a friendly last October."I think that really was a learning experience for us," said the Brazil captain, Marquinhos.

    Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco
  11. The Standard

    The PSV Eindhoven forward raced beyond Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhaes, holding his nerve with a clincal chipped finish over the advancing Alisson Becker.Brazil drew level 11 minutes later through Vinicius, who will have a vital role to play if Brazil are to shine this summer.

    Vinicius earns Brazil 1-1 draw with Morocco in World Cup opener
  12. Citizen Digital

    An under-hit back pass by Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos gifted possession to Egypt's Mostafa Zico, who drilled a crisp finish into the bottom corner past Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.

    Brazil down Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-up
Sport

England face Mexico in 2026 World Cup round-of-16

The News

England play Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday in a World Cup round-of-16 match; the encounter marks England's return to the venue 40 years after their 1986 game against Argentina. Norway and Brazil also compete for quarter-final places.

5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 5 July

  1. England face Mexico in 2026 World Cup round-of-16

    England play Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday in a World Cup round-of-16 match; the encounter marks England's return to the venue 40 years after their 1986 game against Argentina. Norway and Brazil also compete for quarter-final places.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England faces Mexico in 2026 World Cup round-of-16

    England plays Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday in a round-of-16 World Cup match, while Norway and Brazil compete in another quarter-final elimination game. England advanced to the last 16 after a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Norway coach urges focus on Brazil match, not occasion

    Norway coach Stale Solbakken told his players to focus on playing the match rather than being overawed by facing five-time World Cup winners Brazil in the last 16. Norway seeks to reach the quarter-finals for the first time, and faces Brazil for only the second time at a World Cup since beating them 2-1 in 1998.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Norway coach urges focus ahead of Brazil World Cup match

    Norway coach Stale Solbakken told his players to focus on playing the match rather than being overawed by the occasion as they face five-time World Cup winners Brazil in the last 16 on Sunday, aiming to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Brazil's Ancelotti: defenders know how to stop Haaland

    Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on containing Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie with Norway, as Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos have faced the Manchester City striker multiple times in European club competition.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  6. Brazil coach Ancelotti confident defenders know how to stop Haaland

    Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on containing Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 match with Norway, noting that Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos have faced the Manchester City striker multiple times in domestic and European competition.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 29 June

  1. Brazil, Germany, Netherlands begin World Cup knockout stage

    Brazil face Japan in the last 32 of the World Cup, with Germany playing Paraguay and Morocco facing the Netherlands also in knockout action. Brazil, seeking their first World Cup title in 24 years, topped their group with Vinicius Junior scoring four goals.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Brazil, Germany, Netherlands advance to World Cup knockout stage

    Brazil face Japan in the last 32 on Monday as they seek a sixth World Cup title, 24 years after their last win. Germany play Paraguay and Morocco take on the Netherlands, with Brazil favored to progress despite Japan's dangerous form and a 3-2 friendly loss to the Brazilians last October.

    29 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 14 June

  1. Vinicius equalises as Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup

    Vinicius Junior scored an equaliser to give Brazil a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Group C World Cup opener in New Jersey on Saturday. Brazil, chasing a record sixth World Cup title, showed uncertain form under first-time foreign coach Carlo Ancelotti, while Morocco, the 2022 semi-finalists, took an early lead through Ismael Saibari's 21st-minute goal.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 7 June

  1. Brazil beats Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-up match

    Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly in Cleveland on Saturday, with goals from Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes. The victory capped Brazil's preparations ahead of their World Cup Group C opener against Morocco on June 13.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 1 June

  1. Paris Saint-Germain wins second straight Champions League title

    Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 4–3 on penalties in Budapest to claim their second consecutive Champions League title. The victory was marked by celebrations in Paris, though the festivities were marred by clashes between youths and police, looting, and dozens of police injured.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 31 May

  1. PSG wins second Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final at Budapest on May 30, 2026. Coach Luis Enrique said the victory was "even bigger" than their maiden European title a year ago.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. PSG retains Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. PSG retains Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years in the Champions League era.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 18 May

  1. PSG loses to Paris FC before Champions League final

    PSG lost 2-1 to Paris FC on Sunday in their final Ligue 1 match before the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30. Lille qualified for Europe's elite club competition on the final night of the French season, while PSG clinched their fifth straight French title and record-extending 14th overall.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. PSG secure fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title

    Paris Saint-Germain clinched their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title with a 2-0 away win against Lens, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring and substitute Ibrahim Mbaye adding a late second goal to give PSG an unassailable nine-point lead at the top.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. PSG advances to Champions League final after Bayern semi

    Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 6–5 on aggregate in the Champions League semi-final, with a 1–1 draw in the second leg, to advance to face Arsenal in the final. PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia called the Bayern tie the hardest match of the season.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. PSG aims for Ligue 1 title amid Champions League campaign

    Paris Saint-Germain face a Ligue 1 fixture against Lorient before their Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich next Wednesday, where they will defend a 5-4 lead from the first leg.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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