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'Wasn't thinking about it': Curacao hero Room edged history in milestone draw

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room needed two minutes to make one of the World Cup's most impressive saves so ⁠far, stopping Ecuador forward Enner Valencia from close range and setting the tone for a career-defining performance that created history on Saturday.

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OPINION: Reasons for Sweden to be positive despite Dutch dismantling

Midsummer's day would have never felt so long for Sweden fans, as they watched their side concede again and again to a Netherlands team that exploited their defensive frailties in a 5-1 win in Group F in Houston.

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Five things we learnt from the Netherlands' dominant win over Sweden

It's the day after the Netherlands' biggest World Cup victory since that game against Spain in 2014, making it the perfect time to reflect on Oranje's performance.

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Spurs plot improved Sandro Tonali bid after Newcastle reject £80m offer

Tottenham Hotspur are considering an improved offer for Sandro Tonali after Newcastle United rejected an opening bid worth around £80m for the Italian midfielder.

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'Took a hard hit': Van Dijk suffers injury scare in Netherlands win over Sweden

Virgil van Dijk admitted he suffered a worrying injury scare during the Netherlands’ 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden after a heavy collision left him temporarily without feeling in his upper leg.

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'Little too much trouble: Koeman praises team but demands more after Dutch rout

Ronald Koeman praised the impact of Brian Brobbey but admitted there is still room for improvement after the Netherlands’ emphatic 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden.

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Herve Renard admits Tunisia never lived up to standards expected in Japan defeat

Tunisia national team coach Herve Renard was left frustrated after the North Africans suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Japan to exit the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a match to spare.

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World Cup LIVE: Egypt come from behind to beat New Zealand as Cape Verde hold Uruguay

We've got another jam-packed day of action at the World Cup, with Spain, Belgium and Uruguay among the sides taking to the field. As always, keep track of all the key moments from today's four games with our live blog!

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EXCLUSIVE: Paco Jemez on representing Spain, the team's World Cup hopes & Saudi clash

Paco Jemez was capped 21 times for Spain and played at EURO 2000 in Belgium and the Netherlands. Both as a player (for Rayo, Deportivo La Coruna, Zaragoza, plus others) and as a coach, he has had a long career in football. His most recent experience was this season in the Premier League, where he served as Nuno Espirito Santo's main assistant at West Ham.

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The iconic kit that made history for Argentina against England in the summer of 1986

The now-legendary World Cup quarter-final between England and Argentina, where Diego Armando Maradona was both hero and villain, still lives on in a historic kit created from scratch just the day before. And, in reality, it wasn’t even official.

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Japan boss Moriyasu heaps praise on Kamada after standout display in new role

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu was delighted with ⁠the performance of his side after their 4-0 victory over Tunisia on ‌Saturday in Monterrey. Japan were dominant throughout despite ‌the absence of injured playmaker ‌Takefusa Kubo.

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How Germany managed to overturn deficit versus Ivory Coast and snatch late win

Germany needed a stoppage-time winner from substitute Deniz Undav to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 and progress to the knockout stages for the first time since 2014. A look at how Die Mannschaft managed to turn things around in Toronto.

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Ecuador's Beccacece insists World Cup hopes 'not over yet' after shock Curacao draw

Ecuador coach Sebastian ⁠Beccacece insisted "it is not over yet" after his side's World Cup hopes were left hanging ‌by a thread after a shock 0-0 draw with Curacao, ‌whose goalkeeper Eloy Room gave a historic ‌15-save performance to deny the South Americans.

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'They fought like lions': Advocaat proud after Curacao battle to World Cup point

As Curacao's players celebrated their first ever World Cup point after a ⁠0-0 draw with Ecuador on Saturday, coach Dick Advocaat's thoughts went to the streets, bars and homes of the tiny Caribbean island where ‌a nation of 156,000 was rejoicing.

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World Cup highlights: Curacao earn historic point as Tunisia eliminated

We're into double digits at the FIFA World Cup as we reach day 10, and the headlines keep rolling with Curacao making history against Ecuador and Japan ending Tunisia's hopes at the tournament.

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Ueda stars as Japan thrash pitiful Tunisia to move joint-top of Group F

Japan netted four goals in a FIFA World Cup (WC) game for the first time, claiming a 4-0 win over Tunisia, who became the third nation to exit the tournament after a lacklustre performance in their Group F game at Estadio Monterrey.

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Chelsea want clarity on Enzo Fernandez future amid Real Madrid links, Flashscore reveals

Chelsea hope to take control of the growing speculation surrounding Enzo Fernandez, with sources indicating the club are determined to avoid a transfer saga that drags throughout the summer.

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Belgium expecting motivated Iran team as Rudi Garcia manages key striker's minutes

Belgium are preparing for a uniquely motivated Iran side whose players ⁠carry a desire to give joy to their nation's people, veteran right back Thomas Meunier warned ahead of their World Cup match ‌on Sunday.

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Eloy Room sets new saves record as Curacao earn first-ever World Cup point

Curacao's Eloy Room set the record for most saves (15) in a 90-minute World Cup match (no extra time) as Ecuador’s hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup (WC) are now in doubt after they failed to score again and were held to a goalless draw in Kansas City. Meanwhile, the Caribbean nation picked up their first-ever WC point in the process. 

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Cape Verde coach claims World Cup showing is for underdogs across Africa

Cape Verde coach Bubista is hoping that his team's bid to show they can be competitive at ⁠the World Cup will inspire underdogs all over Africa to believe there are no limits to their dreams.

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Ivory Coach boss says experience made the difference in World Cup defeat to Germany

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae said he ⁠was frustrated by the team's 2-1 defeat to Germany in a close World Cup encounter ‌that he put down to a lack of experience, but took ‌pride in the fight shown by his ‌players.

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New Zealand head coach hopes team can show cutting edge against Egypt

New Zealand can take confidence from one of their best performances in ⁠years after drawing 2-2 with Iran in their World Cup Group G opener, but must be more clinical against Egypt on Sunday, coach ‌Darren Bazeley said.

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Former US coaches speak of country's latest win, but highlight warning signs

The United States may have secured their place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 2-0 ⁠win over Australia, but former U.S. coach Bruce Arena said the performance underscored how much the team misses Christian Pulisic and raised questions about their ability to ‌maintain intensity against stronger opposition.

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Julian Nagelsmann claims Germany deserved comeback win against Ivory Coast

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his team's 2-1 ⁠comeback victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday was deserved as the nation secured their first ‌World Cup knockout-stage berth since they won the title in ‌2014.