Curacao earned their first ever World Cup point with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador. Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves, a reported World Cup record since 1966, to preserve the historic result.
Continue ReadingGermany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 and reach the World Cup knockout stage. Deniz Undav scored in the 68th and 94th minutes after Franck Kessie had given Ivory Coast the lead.
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Continue ReadingTottenham Hotspur made a reported £80 million bid for Sandro Tonali, but Newcastle United rejected the offer. The decision highlights Tonali’s importance to Newcastle and sets up a potentially major transfer-window battl
Continue ReadingThe Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1 in Group F at NRG Stadium, with Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scoring twice each and Crysencio Summerville also netting. Anthony Elanga scored Sweden’s lone goal as the Dutch produced a
Continue ReadingChristian Pulisic has been ruled out of the United States’ World Cup match against Australia with a calf injury. His absence leaves Mauricio Pochettino to reshape the attack, with Ricardo Pepi expected to start in a huge
Continue ReadingAlgeria filed a complaint with FIFA after losing 3-0 to Argentina, alleging Lionel Messi and Alexis Mac Allister should have been sent off. The dispute has turned the match into a major off-field World Cup controversy.
Continue ReadingParaguay beat Turkey 1-0 thanks to Matias Galarza’s goal after 65 seconds, confirming Turkey’s World Cup exit. Turkey also failed to score for a second straight match, while Paraguay survived with 10 men.
Continue ReadingMorocco beat Scotland 1-0 in Group C after Ismael Saibari scored in the second minute. The loss leaves Scotland under major pressure ahead of a crucial World Cup meeting with Brazil.
Continue ReadingBrazil began their World Cup campaign with a convincing 3-0 Group C win over Haiti. Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil controlled the match, kept a clean sheet and made an authoritative opening statement.
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