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DR Congo itching to get back on the pitch after Colombia defeat
HOUSTON, June 25 : The Democratic Republic of Congo have always targeted a place in the World Cup knockout rounds on their return to the finals for the first time in 52 years but must beat Uzbekistan in Atlanta on Saturday to realise that dream.The Congolese earned a deserved 1-1 draw with Portugal in their…
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Scotland advancing at World Cup would be ‘reward for mediocrity’, say former players
MIAMI, June 25 : Former captain Craig Burley said Scotland advancing to the knockout stages at the World Cup would be a “reward for mediocrity” after they conceded four goals and scored none in losing their final two group games. After the 3-0 loss to Brazil in Miami on Wednesday, Scotland face an anxious wa
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No wild goose chase: Two dogs keep birds off World Cup training pitch in Toronto
TORONTO, June 25 : Border collies Ben and Sally have a special mission for the World Cup in Toronto: keeping the notorious Canada geese off the training pitch used by visiting teams to prepare for their games.It is hard work that needs to be done twice a day, five days a week, while being on…
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South Africans pour onto streets in pyjamas to celebrate World Cup feat
June 25 : Jubilant South Africans took to the streets in their pyjamas to sing and dance in celebration at their side’s World Cup round-of-32 berth early on Thursday, helping banish the heartache of 2010 that has weighed on the side for 16 years.South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 in an upset result to claim…
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England seek to reignite World Cup momentum against Panama
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 25 : England’s World Cup campaign has reached its first crossroads.A dazzling 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opener suggested Thomas Tuchel’s side might finally have found the blend of talent and authority required to end six decades of hurt. Harry Kane struck twice, Eng
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FIFA gives green light for rainbow flags at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash
June 25 : Fans will be allowed to bring rainbow flags when Egypt face Iran in Seattle’s designated “Pride Match” at the World Cup, FIFA said on Thursday, setting up an awkward collision between local celebrations and two nations where homosexuality is criminalised.Friday’s group game falls on Seattle’s Pride
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Bumper World Cup tipped to smash betting records
SANTA CLARA, California, June 25 : The 2026 World Cup is already setting sports gambling records before the knockout stage has even begun, with an increased number of teams and market-favourable kickoff times raising industry expectations that it could become the all-time biggest betting event.The expanded 48
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Park criticises South Korea after loss to South Africa, warns of 2014 World Cup repeat
June 25 : Former South Korea midfielder Park Ji-sung criticised the team’s performance in Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat by South Africa at the World Cup, and drew comparisons with their disappointing 2014 campaign that saw them exit in the group phase.The Koreans, who started with captain Son Heung-min on the bench,
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World Cup reaction: Do Scotland deserve to go through?
All the latest news and reaction as Scotland remain on the brink of qualifying for the knockouts stages after losing 3-0 to Brazil.
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Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off as Mexico beat Czechs
MEXICO CITY, June 24 : If Wednesday’s World Cup match marked the last time Guillermo Ochoa appears in Mexico colours, the 40-year-old goalkeeper could not have wished for a better send-off.Brought on for the last 12 minutes with his team 2-0 up against the Czech Republic and cruising into the knockout phase a
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