Congo DR coach urges team to stay ‘humble’ after historic Portugal drawl

June 18, 2026
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Sweden’s Victor Lindelöf impressed by wife’s barroom bull rideJune 30, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Victor Lindelöf’s wife fell off a raging bull — well, a mechanical one. Maja Nilsson Lindelöf posted an Instagram video Thursday of herself getting tossed from the bar-based bovine the night Sweden played Japan in Texas during the World Cup, adding: “Still a bit drunk while posting this, might delete later.”… Read more: Sweden’s Victor Lindelöf impressed by wife’s barroom bull ride
‘My heart said just go’: Volpato details Australia switchJune 30, 2026
ALAMEDA, California — Over a journey that has taken him from crying in his father’s car after being cut from a second A-League academy, to playing in Serie A and at a World Cup with the Socceroos, Cristian Volpato has revealed he was torn between Australia and Italy until “something clicked” just a week out… Read more: ‘My heart said just go’: Volpato details Australia switch
Noni Madueke: England taking penalty practice ‘extremely seriously’ ahead of Congo DR knockout clashJune 30, 2026
Noni Madueke says England are taking penalty practice “extremely seriously” as Thomas Tuchel’s side head into the World Cup knockout stage. The Three Lions face Congo DR in the round of 32 on Wednesday — having topped Group L thanks to wins against Croatia and Panama sandwiching the stalemate with Ghana. England are heavy favourites… Read more: Noni Madueke: England taking penalty practice ‘extremely seriously’ ahead of Congo DR knockout clash
Spain’s plan for Austria simple: Get ball to Lamine YamalJune 30, 2026
Right-back Marcos Llorente said Spain are working hard to get the best out of star winger Lamine Yamal as they prepare to face Austria in the FIFA World Cup round of 32. Spain trained at their tournament base in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Monday, a day before flying out to Los Angeles for their first game… Read more: Spain’s plan for Austria simple: Get ball to Lamine Yamal
Casemiro: ‘Calm, patience’ key to Brazil win over Japan at World CupJune 30, 2026
HOUSTON — Casemiro said Brazil avoided one of the all-time great World Cup shocks against Japan by keeping “calm” after the five-time winners fell behind against Hajime Moriyasu’s team in their round of 32 tie. Kaishu Sano’s 29th minute goal had raised the prospect of Brazil suffering their first-ever competitive defeat against Asian opposition and… Read more: Casemiro: ‘Calm, patience’ key to Brazil win over Japan at World Cup
Como reach deal with Real Madrid to retain Nico Paz in Serie AJune 30, 2026
Real Madrid have confirmed that Nico Paz will stay at Serie A‘s Como for another season, with the LaLiga giants retaining an option to bring the playmaker back to Madrid in 2027. Paz, 21, has starred for Como since joining in 2024, helping them qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their… Read more: Como reach deal with Real Madrid to retain Nico Paz in Serie A
Yoanne Wissa: DR Congo need to ‘enjoy’ taking on EnglandJune 30, 2026
Yoane Wissa is relishing the challenge of taking on one of the world’s best teams as the Democratic Republic of Congo face England in a historic clash. Thomas Tuchel’s side start knockout action with a round-of-32 showdown against the Leopards in downtown Atlanta. DR Congo are at just their second World Cup and this is… Read more: Yoanne Wissa: DR Congo need to ‘enjoy’ taking on England
Adrien Rabiot wants France to give Didier Deschamps reason for joy after his mother’s deathJune 30, 2026
Adrien Rabiot says France want to give head coach Didier Deschamps “something to rejoice over” at the World Cup following the death of his mother. Deschamps missed France’s 4-1 win over Norway in their final group game on Friday having returned home, but will be back in the dugout for Tuesday’s last-32 knockout tie against… Read more: Adrien Rabiot wants France to give Didier Deschamps reason for joy after his mother’s death
Brazil survive World Cup scare against Japan to advanceJune 30, 2026
Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time winner for Brazil to beat plucky Japan 2-1 in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Monday. Kaishu Sano‘s first-half opener gave Japan real hope to cause an all-time upset but Casemiro headed home an equaliser after 56 minutes. Martinelli then struck six minutes into added time to… Read more: Brazil survive World Cup scare against Japan to advance
Real Madrid give €1m to Venezuela earthquake victimsJune 30, 2026

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