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Thomas Tuchel has told his England players “not to lose their heads” despite a turbulent build-up to their World Cup round-of-16 clash against Mexico. England arrived in Mexico City on Friday amid uncertainty over the kick-off time of Sunday’s clash at the Azteca Stadium after FIFA discussed — but ultimately decided against — bringing the game forward six hours amid concerns over fan safety and forecasted severe thunderstorms. The Football…

Jarell Quansah is fit for England’s World Cup round-of-16 clash against Mexico while Reece James could be on the bench, head coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed. Bayer Leverkusen defender Quansah missed the previous win over Congo DR with a twisted ankle but took part in England’s sole session at altitude in Club UNAM’s training ground in Mexico City on Saturday. James was the only absentee, following his own programme away…

Senegal‘s Ismaïla Sarr has moved to silence rumours of an altercation between him and teammate Pape Gueye in the aftermath of the Teranga Lions’ 3-2 World Cup extra-time elimination at the hands of Belgium on Wednesday. Senegal led the clash 2-0 with four minutes to play following goals from Habib Diarra and Sarr, but collapsed during the latter stages as goals from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans took the tie…

France star Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record. After the final whistle, Mbappé kept on walking and left Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill hanging as Gill extended his right hand in a show of sportsmanship.…

The Socceroos will hope Jordan Bos has avoided a serious left knee injury as the dynamic wing-back heads in for scans. Bos suffered the injury when he was clattered in a challenge late in the first half of Australia’s round-of-32 loss to Egypt. Editor’s Picks Penalty heartbreak for Australia vs. Egypt as World Cup knockout win still eludes Socceroos Joey Lynch The wing-back was prone on the turf for several…

Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal from the penalty spot as France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16 in Philadelphia on Saturday. Paraguay’s physical tactics presented France with a difficult problem to solve but eventually Mbappé had the final say with a second-half penalty. Diego Gómez’s knee collided with the onrushing Désiré Doué, and with the aid of VAR, the referee pointed to the spot, and…

MEXICO CITY — Mexico manager Javier Aguirre is ignoring any talk of the altitude favouring his side when they face England at the Azteca Stadium in their World Cup round of 16 match and says all the discussions over the kick-off time potentially shifting has not impacted his team. The knockout match on Sunday will be played in front of a huge home crowd, while Mexico have lost just two…

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti maintains he is not about to set up an “anti-Erling Haaland plan” when his side look to shackle the Manchester City forward and get past Norway to secure a place in the World Cup quarterfinals. After topping Group C, Ancelotti’s side came from behind to beat Japan in their round of 32 tie with a stoppage time goal from Gabriel Martinelli. Brazil will face another stern…

Morgan Rogers says he is “not sure I’m worth all of that” after being linked with a £130 million ($174m) move away from Aston Villa this summer. Rogers is currently part of England’s World Cup squad gunning for glory in North America, but has been linked with a transfer to Premier League champions Arsenal. Aged 23 and under a long-term contract at Villa Park, it would take a mammoth transfer…

Canada coach Jesse Marsch insisted that his side were “the better team” in their 3-0 World Cup defeat to Morocco on Saturday, saying “I’d rather be us than them.” Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and substitute Soufiane Rahimi added a late third in the round-of-16 game in Houston, as Morocco progressed to the quarterfinals. Canada dominated the first half, with chances for Jonathan David and Tani Oluwaseyi, before Ounahi gave…