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Mexico see off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse
Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break a 40-year World Cup knockout curse. The round-of-32…
Majestic Olise raises France to another level at World Cup
That France are more than living up to their status as favourites at this World Cup may be down to the goals of captain Kylian Mbappe,…
USA vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina: The shootout records
The USMNT has a slim record in the World Cup knockouts. Seven matches, one win (2-0 over Mexico in 2002). Two games went to overtime –…
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Pochettino: USA has chance to ‘fight the history’
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino, who’s been at the helm for six of those losses, was asked why the USA has a woeful streak against European foes?
USL Dallas teams consolidate
The Gainbridge Super League (eight teams) will return on Aug. 15 for its 2026 fall season as a transition to a spring-to-fall calendar beginning in 2027.
DR Congo have ‘nothing to lose’ in England World Cup clash
DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said all the pressure is on England for their World Cup last-32 meeting on Wednesday as his side have already achieved…
Tuchel refuses to dampen England World Cup expectations
Thomas Tuchel said England should be expected to beat DR Congo in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday, but is wary of facing a side…
Mbappe hails unity as France rally around Deschamps at World Cup
Kylian Mbappe said France had united behind coach Didier Deschamps after the death of his mother, as a resounding 3-0 win over Sweden on Tuesday booked…
US coach dismisses European jinx ahead of Bosnia clash
Coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissed the United States’ dismal recent record against European sides as a “coincidence” ahead of Wednesday’s hugely anticipated World Cup knockout clash against…
Belgium fully fit ahead of Senegal tie at World Cup, says Garcia
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia says his side head into their World Cup last-32 clash with Senegal in better physical condition, with a fully fit squad boosting…
Haaland hailed as ‘greatest’ after more World Cup heroics
Erling Haaland was described as “devastating” and “the greatest goalscorer in the world” after pouncing for a dramatic late winner on Tuesday for Norway at the…
Lionel Scaloni: Argentina’s mastermind marks 100 games in charge
Lionel Scaloni will mark his 100th game as Argentina coach at the World Cup on Friday — the latest milestone in a golden era for the…
Koeman steps down as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday he was stepping down after his team were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco in the last…
USA needs a clean, mistake-free performance against gritty Bosnia & Herzegovina
The USA is through to the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, after winning Group D. On Wednesday night, they’ll take on Bosnia &…
World Cup is soccer’s gift to America
I set out around 6 p.m. in search of somewhere to watch Monday’s Netherlands-Morocco game. It was not hard. All I needed to do was look…
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Great Story PK – well done. Joe E
This was beautiful, Paul. Thank you for articulating something that is impossible to truly capture but what all of us…
The world cup definitely becomes a shared experience around the world (more focused than the Olympics, which is the only…
well dnp so this is because of politics and a rushed or less a less than thorough consideration of contingencies.…
This may be just a bit simplistic but……what if countries were ruled by sports, not politicians?….in the words of Sam…