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

June 18, 2026
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Socceroos under no illusions ahead of Egypt: ‘Eat or be eaten’July 1, 2026
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… Read more: Socceroos under no illusions ahead of Egypt: ‘Eat or be eaten’
FIFA clarifies VAR call disallowing Germany’s goal vs. ParaguayJuly 1, 2026
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… Read more: FIFA clarifies VAR call disallowing Germany’s goal vs. Paraguay
Amad Diallo: We gave Haaland ‘too much space’ as Norwegian striker knocks out Ivory CoastJuly 1, 2026
Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo said his side gave Manchester City striker Erling Haaland “too much space” after the Norway forward scored the late winner in Tuesday’s 2-1 World Cup round-of-32 clash in Dallas. World Cup Golden Boot hopeful Haaland finished from close range in the 86th minute to send Norway through to a last… Read more: Amad Diallo: We gave Haaland ‘too much space’ as Norwegian striker knocks out Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast’s Kessié hints at international retirement after World Cup eliminationJuly 1, 2026
Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessié has acknowledged that he’s considering his international future following his country’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. The West African side were defeated 2-1 by Norway in Dallas to end their World Cup journey in the round of 32, with Erling Haaland netting a late winner after Amad… Read more: Ivory Coast’s Kessié hints at international retirement after World Cup elimination
Bielsa takes full blame for Uruguay’s World Cup failure as contract endsJuly 1, 2026
Marcelo Bielsa took full responsibility for the Uruguay national team’s group-stage elimination from the 2026 World Cup, calling the experience frustrating and painful. Bielsa’s three-year contract with the federation expired with Uruguay’s exit from the World Cup. “My responsibility for what happened is very clear. I cannot justify the position we finished in. In short,… Read more: Bielsa takes full blame for Uruguay’s World Cup failure as contract ends
Germany, Netherlands World Cup exits can ‘calm us’ – England’s Thomas TuchelJuly 1, 2026
ATLANTA — Thomas Tuchel has said surprise early World Cup exits for Germany and Netherlands will “calm our minds” and help England not to “over-expect” when facing Congo DR on Wednesday. England are strong favourites in Atlanta to progress to the last 16 but the game comes just two days after Germany were beaten by… Read more: Germany, Netherlands World Cup exits can ‘calm us’ – England’s Thomas Tuchel
Reece James, Jarell Quansah out of England’s World Cup clash with Congo DRJuly 1, 2026
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Reece James and Jarell Quansah will miss England’s round of 32 clash with Congo DR on Wednesday. James has a tight hamstring while Quansah twisted his ankle in England’s final Group L game against Panama last weekend. Both players missed the final training session in Kansas City before the team flew… Read more: Reece James, Jarell Quansah out of England’s World Cup clash with Congo DR
Pochettino: U.S. vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina like World Cup ‘final’July 1, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino said Wednesday’s round-of-32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina will be like “the final of the World Cup,” and that if the U.S. is to progress to the round of 16, “we need to perform at our best.” The USMNT looked sharp in its first two group… Read more: Pochettino: U.S. vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina like World Cup ‘final’
Mbappé sets World Cup knockout record as France oust SwedenJuly 1, 2026
Kylian Mbappé broke the record for most goals in World Cup knockout matches and moved within a single goal of Lionel Messi‘s overall tournament mark, as his two goals led France to a dominant 3-0 win over Sweden at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday. The victory, France’s biggest in a World Cup knockout match since their… Read more: Mbappé sets World Cup knockout record as France oust Sweden
Ronald Koeman steps down as Netherlands head coach after World Cup exitJuly 1, 2026
Ronald Koeman has stepped down as the Netherlands head coach, following the team’s exit in the round of 32 at the World Cup. The Netherlands lost on penalties to Morocco and are heading home after a disappointing campaign. Koeman has been criticised at this World Cup by some for setting his team up in a… Read more: Ronald Koeman steps down as Netherlands head coach after World Cup exit

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