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The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over Australia Friday, stoking the hopes of an already hyped host nation.
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“It’s very early, it’s unnecessary,” the 18-year-old told Spanish public broadcaster RTVE about his readiness to play an entire game.
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Brazilian star Neymar is “the first player in the world to be called up to the national side and be working remotely”, Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva joked on Friday.
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Portugal have insisted they are shutting out the growing criticism surrounding the team and captain Cristiano Ronaldo after their disappointing start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has admitted his side must raise their level when they face Sweden in a crucial Group F clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
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Germany have identified Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande as a major threat ahead of Saturday’s crucial Group E clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with coach Julian Nagelsmann warning his side against complacency after their emphatic opening victory.
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The United States and Australia will look to book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds on Friday while Brazil aim to kickstart their campaign against Haiti.
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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed he will make changes to his starting lineup for the Selecao’s second World Cup 2026 group-stage match against Haiti following their disappointing draw with Morocco.
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Canada celebrated the first World Cup victory in their history with a commanding 6-0 demolition of Qatar in Vancouver, but the result was only part of the story.
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Canada secured the first FIFA World Cup victory in their history in emphatic fashion on Thursday night, thrashing nine-man Qatar 6-0 in a chaotic Group B clash at BC Place in Vancouver.
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