Aguirre relishes Azteca knockout matches after Mexico win Group A
Javier Aguirre said Mexico‘s reward for winning Group A with a 1-0 win against South Korea will be the “amazing”…
Morocco’s ‘African Brazilians’ gave Brazil a football lesson: Former assistant coach Patrice Beaumelle:
Former Morocco assistant coach Patrice Beaumelle believes that the Atlas Lions’ opening World Cup showing against Brazil in New York…
Mexico beats South Korea to clinch first place in Group A
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 on Thursday and become…
Thomas Tuchel throws ceremonial first pitch at Kansas City Royals game
Thomas Tuchel swapped the dugout for the mound as the England boss threw the first pitch for the Kansas City…
Pochettino says U.S. wary of Australia’s speed on counterattack
SEATTLE — United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said his team is wary of Australia‘s mentality and aggression, as well as…
‘I felt my grandfather’s presence’: Mokoena explains South Africa anthem tears
ATLANTA — Teboho Mokoena‘s emotional response to South Africa‘s anthem ahead of their 1-1 draw against Czechia in Atlanta on…
Switzerland coach uses hydration break to spark late win
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Some teams at this year’s World Cup have blamed FIFA’s new hydration breaks for killing momentum. Switzerland…
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente defends Rodri from ‘insulting’ criticism
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has described criticism of captain Rodri as “insulting” after their shock draw with Cape…
New Zealand social sensation Payne signs deal with Olimpia
New Zealand defender Tim Payne, who achieved viral fame after being singled out by a soccer influencer ahead of the…
David hat trick sees Canada rout Qatar for 1st ever World Cup win
Jonathan David‘s hat trick propelled Canada to a historic 6-0 rout of Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday to go top…