Team Memory
News signals are classified, attached to teams, decayed over time, and carried into the next fixture review. Post-match context lives here instead of being mistaken for a same-game betting signal.
| Team | Category | Direction | Severity | Active | Expires | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | availability | negative | 79.5% | 72.1% | 2026-07-03 22:55 | Ten-man Belgium remain winless after draw with IranGoalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium. |
| Iran | availability | negative | 79.5% | 72.1% | 2026-07-03 22:55 | Ten-man Belgium remain winless after draw with IranGoalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium. |
| England | availability | negative | 77.8% | 63.4% | 2026-07-03 11:43 | All three England keepers played there - Carlisle's role in trio's riseFrom west Cumbria to the World Cup, Carlisle is England's goalkeeper factory, with all of Thomas Tuchel's goalkeepers passing through the club. |
| Tunisia | availability | negative | 79.5% | 61.3% | 2026-07-03 06:01 | Goalline technology denies Japan goal by fractionsTunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen makes an "unbelievable save" to prevent Japan from doubling their lead by the finest of margins, in their 2026 World Cup match at Estadio Monterrey. |
| Japan | availability | negative | 79.5% | 61.3% | 2026-07-03 06:01 | Goalline technology denies Japan goal by fractionsTunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen makes an "unbelievable save" to prevent Japan from doubling their lead by the finest of margins, in their 2026 World Cup match at Estadio Monterrey. |
| England | rotation | uncertain | 61.8% | 51.0% | 2026-06-27 23:04 | Tuchel not afraid to shout at players - WatkinsOllie Watkins says Thomas Tuchel is "not afraid" to shout at England players as the manager aims to maintain training standards at the World Cup. |
| New Zealand | post_match | uncertain | 26.2% | 23.6% | 2026-06-26 05:21 | Salah inspires Egypt to first-ever World Cup winMohamed Salah scored one goal and assisted another as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 and record their first-ever World Cup win. |
| Egypt | post_match | uncertain | 26.2% | 23.6% | 2026-06-26 05:21 | Salah inspires Egypt to first-ever World Cup winMohamed Salah scored one goal and assisted another as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 and record their first-ever World Cup win. |
| Uruguay | post_match | uncertain | 26.2% | 22.0% | 2026-06-26 02:53 | One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends?Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32. |
| Cape Verde | post_match | uncertain | 26.2% | 22.0% | 2026-06-26 02:53 | One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends?Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32. |
| Germany | manager | uncertain | 33.8% | 21.4% | 2026-06-29 01:22 | From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub UndavIt was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup. |
| England | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 19.6% | 2026-06-26 07:53 | From Belfast to the World Cup - McDermott's American odysseyMick McDermott tells BBC Sport NI of his pride at being involved with Ghana at the World Cup, his relationship with Carlos Quieroz and their hopes of shocking England on Tuesday. |
| Ghana | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 19.6% | 2026-06-26 07:53 | From Belfast to the World Cup - McDermott's American odysseyMick McDermott tells BBC Sport NI of his pride at being involved with Ghana at the World Cup, his relationship with Carlos Quieroz and their hopes of shocking England on Tuesday. |
| New Zealand | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 18.0% | 2026-06-26 04:56 | Salah scores to help Egypt to first World Cup winMohamed Salah scores one goal and creates another as Egypt come from behind to beat New Zealand and secure their first-ever World Cup win. |
| Egypt | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 18.0% | 2026-06-26 04:56 | Salah scores to help Egypt to first World Cup winMohamed Salah scores one goal and creates another as Egypt come from behind to beat New Zealand and secure their first-ever World Cup win. |
| Cape Verde | general | uncertain | 18.5% | 18.0% | 2026-06-26 08:00 | Cape Verde are the story of this World Cup - they are everyone's second teamThose waking up on Monday morning in the UK will look at one particular result and be stunned. "Cape Verde did it again?!" was probably your reaction. |
| Spain | post_match | uncertain | 26.2% | 18.0% | 2026-06-25 19:51 | Lamine Yamal on target as Spain put four past Saudi ArabiaLamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first World Cup start as Spain beat Saudi Arabia to register their first win of the tournament. |
| Saudi Arabia | post_match | uncertain | 26.2% | 18.0% | 2026-06-25 19:51 | Lamine Yamal on target as Spain put four past Saudi ArabiaLamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first World Cup start as Spain beat Saudi Arabia to register their first win of the tournament. |
| Uruguay | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 17.1% | 2026-06-26 03:05 | Cape Verde continue to surprise with entertaining Uruguay drawCape Verde's gripping debut World Cup campaign continued as they held two-time champions Uruguay to a thrilling draw in Miami. |
| Cape Verde | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 17.1% | 2026-06-26 03:05 | Cape Verde continue to surprise with entertaining Uruguay drawCape Verde's gripping debut World Cup campaign continued as they held two-time champions Uruguay to a thrilling draw in Miami. |
| Egypt | general | uncertain | 18.5% | 16.7% | 2026-06-26 05:23 | Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic winMohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut. |
| Uruguay | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 16.6% | 2026-06-26 02:08 | They've done it again! Cape Verde claim another draw with UruguayCape Verde continued their fairytale World Cup campaign as the African group of islands claimed a 2-2 draw with two-time winners Uruguay in Miami. |
| Cape Verde | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 16.6% | 2026-06-26 02:08 | They've done it again! Cape Verde claim another draw with UruguayCape Verde continued their fairytale World Cup campaign as the African group of islands claimed a 2-2 draw with two-time winners Uruguay in Miami. |
| England | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 16.2% | 2026-06-26 01:13 | Saka trains with England squad before Ghana matchBukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana. |
| Ghana | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 16.2% | 2026-06-26 01:13 | Saka trains with England squad before Ghana matchBukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana. |
| Uruguay | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 16.0% | 2026-06-26 00:53 | Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scoresDuring a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup. |
| Cape Verde | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 16.0% | 2026-06-26 00:53 | Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scoresDuring a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup. |
| Ecuador | post_match | uncertain | 35.8% | 15.6% | 2026-06-25 04:14 | Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup pointCuracao goalkeeper Eloy Room equals the record for most saves in a World Cup match, as Dick Advocaat's side earn their first ever point in the tournament with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador at the Kansas City Stadium. |
| Uruguay | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 15.5% | 2026-06-25 23:46 | 'Oh my word!' - Cape Verde take shock lead against UruguayCape Verde's Kevin Pina scores the opening goal against Uruguay in their Group H match in the 2026 World Cup. |
| Cape Verde | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 15.5% | 2026-06-25 23:46 | 'Oh my word!' - Cape Verde take shock lead against UruguayCape Verde's Kevin Pina scores the opening goal against Uruguay in their Group H match in the 2026 World Cup. |
| Haiti | post_match | uncertain | 26.2% | 15.3% | 2026-06-25 14:14 | What have we learned from Scotland's World Cup so far?After a win over Haiti and a narrow defeat by Morocco, BBC Sport Scotland assesses what we have learned from Scotland's World Cup so far. |
| Scotland | post_match | uncertain | 26.2% | 15.3% | 2026-06-25 14:14 | What have we learned from Scotland's World Cup so far?After a win over Haiti and a narrow defeat by Morocco, BBC Sport Scotland assesses what we have learned from Scotland's World Cup so far. |
| Scotland | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 15.0% | 2026-06-25 22:39 | Does it matter if Scotland lose and still make history?Does the performance, even the result, matter as long as Scotland qualify for the group stage of the World Cup after Wednesday's game against Brazil? Tom English ponders. |
| Brazil | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 15.0% | 2026-06-25 22:39 | Does it matter if Scotland lose and still make history?Does the performance, even the result, matter as long as Scotland qualify for the group stage of the World Cup after Wednesday's game against Brazil? Tom English ponders. |
| Iran | general | uncertain | 18.5% | 14.9% | 2026-06-26 01:24 | Unbeaten Iran will go down in history - GhalenoeiIran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his side's unbeaten start to the World Cup will be talked about for years to come given the disruption they have faced before and during the tournament. |
| Spain | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 14.1% | 2026-06-25 20:24 | Lamine Yamal is Spain's main man - Rooney analysisWatch BBC pundits Wayne Rooney, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Thomas Frank give their analysis on Lamine Yamal's performance for Spain against Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup. |
| Saudi Arabia | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 14.1% | 2026-06-25 20:24 | Lamine Yamal is Spain's main man - Rooney analysisWatch BBC pundits Wayne Rooney, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Thomas Frank give their analysis on Lamine Yamal's performance for Spain against Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup. |
| Sweden | general | uncertain | 18.5% | 13.9% | 2026-06-25 23:08 | Spurs' Bergvall exploring options away from clubSweden's Lucas Bergvall is facing an uncertain future at Tottenham with the midfielder keen for a new challenge. |
| Argentina | general | uncertain | 18.5% | 13.7% | 2026-06-25 22:39 | VAR rules out Iran's Weghorst-esque goalMehdi Taremi scores a goal similar to Wout Weghorst's effort against Argentina in the 2022 World Cup but it's disallowed by by VAR for offside. |
| Spain | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 13.0% | 2026-06-25 17:31 | 'He's arrived' - Lamine Yamal scores the opener for SpainSpain's Lamine Yamal scores the opening goal against Saudi Arabia in their Group H match in the 2026 World Cup. |
| Saudi Arabia | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 13.0% | 2026-06-25 17:31 | 'He's arrived' - Lamine Yamal scores the opener for SpainSpain's Lamine Yamal scores the opening goal against Saudi Arabia in their Group H match in the 2026 World Cup. |
| Spain | general | uncertain | 18.5% | 12.9% | 2026-06-25 20:27 | Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World CupSpain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup. |
| Netherlands | general | uncertain | 18.5% | 9.7% | 2026-06-25 10:45 | Dutch royals enjoy two big results in one World Cup dayThere may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday. |
| Tunisia | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 9.7% | 2026-06-25 07:25 | Japan run riot as Tunisia eliminated in Renard's first gameAyase Ueda scores twice to help Japan to a thumping 4-0 win, as Herve Renard's first game in charge of Tunisia ends with his side being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. |
| Japan | general | uncertain | 20.2% | 9.7% | 2026-06-25 07:25 | Japan run riot as Tunisia eliminated in Renard's first gameAyase Ueda scores twice to help Japan to a thumping 4-0 win, as Herve Renard's first game in charge of Tunisia ends with his side being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. |
| Ecuador | general | uncertain | 18.5% | 8.4% | 2026-06-25 05:29 | Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make historyCuracao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador. |
| Belgium | general | uncertain | 18.5% | 7.2% | 2026-06-25 00:21 | Doku criticised over plan to return home for birthWinger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child. |
| Scotland | general | uncertain | 18.5% | 6.6% | 2026-06-24 21:16 | Scotland expects: The story of McTominay's World Cup so farSome are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder? |
| Scotland | general | uncertain | 18.5% | 5.6% | 2026-06-24 15:43 | Boston bounce sends Scotland to Miami with hope and no fearScotland and their fans head to Miami for a World Cup date with destiny after making memories in Boston to last a lifetime. |
| England | general | uncertain | 18.5% | 5.4% | 2026-06-24 14:24 | Why Kane is different at this World Cup - ShearerFormer England captain Alan Shearer explains what has changed for Harry Kane since his struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. |
| Ivory Coast | general | uncertain | 18.5% | 4.8% | 2026-06-24 09:56 | 'Everything I do is for you' - how tragedy is driving DiomandeBBC Sport explores how exciting young Ivory Coast Yan Diomande is determined to succeed at the World Cup in honour of his sister. |