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England ready to persevere in tough Mexico environment ahead of match

England are not shying away from the formidable task awaiting them at the Azteca Stadium, ⁠saying they welcome the challenges posed by altitude, a hostile atmosphere and the high stakes of a World Cup last-16 showdown against hosts Mexico.

24 minutes ago Reuters

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'The champions are back' - Spain find their groove heading into Portugal duel

Spain's commanding 3-0 win over Austria has ⁠restored belief around the European champions after a slow start to the World Cup, sending ‌Luis de la Fuente's side into their last-16 clash with ‌Portugal with confidence renewed and expectations rising ‌again.

40 minutes ago Reuters

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Belgium seek 'more satisfaction' with possible win over USA on their turf

Belgium have come back down from cloud nine after their last-minute ⁠heroics against Senegal, but they are wary of what lies ahead against the United States, defender Maxim De ‌Cuyper said on Friday.

1 hour ago Reuters

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Canadian league claims 17 World Cup offside goals would have counted in its 'daylight' trial

The World Cup has given the Canadian Premier League plenty to discuss with FIFA after a disallowed Cristiano Ronaldo goal was among 17 ⁠that would have stood under a revised offside interpretation its top flight is trialling, the league said on Friday.

1 hour ago Reuters

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Argentina end Cape Verde's remarkable run in extra time thriller

Argentina were taken all the way to ET for a record-extending 12th time at the FIFA World Cup (WC) before eventually beating Cape Verde 3-2 in the round of 32 in Florida.

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Marcus Rashford says England unfazed by unique World Cup test against Mexico

Marcus Rashford said England were unfazed by the prospect of facing Mexico at the high-altitude Azteca Stadium despite admitting the World Cup last-16 clash was a tough assignment.

5 hours ago AFP