ATLANTA — Thomas Tuchel has made three changes for England’s round of 32 World Cup knockout match against Congo DR in Atlanta, with Marcus Rashford retaining his place on the left wing, while Noni Madueke, Djed Spence and Declan Rice all start, sources have told ESPN. Rashford started in England’s 2-0 win over Panama in New York and keeps his place for the knockout match, with Anthony Gordon on the…
Marcelo Bielsa has said that “nobody was interested” in what he transmitted after Uruguay were knocked out of the World Cup. The 70-year-old former Leeds boss oversaw a disappointing tournament with Uruguay, who finished third in Group H but did not have enough points to squeeze into the knockout stages. Uruguay secured just two points in their group campaign with draws to Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde before losing 1-0…
Three people have died from asphyxiation in Mexico City during World Cup celebrations, local authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The tragedies occurred near the Paseo de la Reforma, the most important avenue in Mexico City, where thousands of fans gathered to celebrate co-hosts Mexico reaching the round of 16 after a 2-0 win over Ecuador at the Estadio Azteca. Local health officials confirmed the death of a 44-year-old man and two…
Liverpool have completed the signing of France U21 centre-back Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes in a deal worth up to £60million ($79.5million.) The Premier League club reached an agreement for the 20-year-old in January and he has now signed a five-year contract at Anfield with the option of a further 12 months, subject to international clearance. The defender is expected to be available from the start of pre-season after missing the…
Sebastián Beccacece has confirmed he will not continue as head coach of Ecuador following the team’s elimination from the World Cup. Ecuador lost 2-0 to co-hosts Mexico on Tuesday in the round of 32. Under contract until the end of the tournament, Beccacece told DS Sport after the game at the Azteca stadium: “Today it’s time to say goodbye to a beautiful, wonderful family with deep gratitude, great serenity, and…
Lucas Paquetá will undergo intensive treatment on a hamstring injury in the hope of playing for Brazil at the World Cup again. The Flamengo midfielder limped off the pitch at half-time of Brazil‘s 2-1 win over Japan on Monday. “Paquetá underwent an imaging exam that confirmed a muscle injury in the back of his left thigh,” Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF) said in a statement. “The player will follow an intensive…
ATLANTA — England have a plan in place if their round of 32 match against Congo DR goes to a dreaded penalty shootout, and Jordan Pickford says England are ready for any scenario on Wednesday. Two of the World Cup knockout matches have gone to penalties so far, with the Netherlands and Germany both losing to Morocco and Paraguay respectively. England have a varied history of penalties, and of the…
Mexico won their first World Cup knockout stage match in 40 years after dispatching Ecuador 2-0 in front an electric crowd at the Estadio Azteca on Tuesday. A one-hour delay to kickoff due to lightning around the stadium did nothing to dampen the atmosphere inside. And fueled by the roars of the home support, Mexico came out dominating their South American opponents and scored twice in nine first-half minutes, courtesy…
OAKLAND, California — Australia great respect for Mohamed Salah and Egypt, but Socceroos flyer Jordan Bos says that the team is under no illusions that Friday’s FIFA World Cup round of 32 clash is anything other than “eat or be eaten.” All eyes in the buildup have been on the fitness of Salah after the Pharaohs talisman was forced from the field in the second half of their 1-1 draw…
ATLANTA — FIFA explained Tuesday the tighter regulations that resulted in Germany having a potentially game-winning goal disallowed in their shock elimination from the World Cup. Defender Jonathan Tah‘s headed goal in extra time against Paraguay on Monday was ruled out after a video review because of a foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gill. – VAR review: Why Germany were wrongly denied extra-time goal vs. Paraguay – Dawson: It’s official: Germany…