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The key stats behind Qatar's World Cup mauling at the hands of rampant co-hosts Canada

Both Canada and Qatar were looking for their first win of World Cup 2026 as they stepped out onto the BC Place Vancouver pitch on Thursday.

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French court confirms Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape charge

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who ⁠is due to join the Morocco squad against Scotland later on Friday, ‌said he faced trial on a rape ‌charge and welcomed the opportunity to ‌put across his point of view.

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Portuguese champions close to signing Norwegian teenage wonderkid

FC Porto is close to securing the signing of the young Norwegian midfielder Eirik Granaas, who is just 16 years old.

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The 'Rocky Curse': The superstition that is scaring Brazilian fans in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia, the Rocky statue is not just a tourist attraction. For years, it has been at the center of a superstition that says teams who dress it in their own colors end up losing. This belief has now reached the 2026 World Cup, and Brazilian fans would rather not put it to the test.

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England's World Cup Week review: Tuchel's Three Lions entertain in statement win

A week before England's World Cup opener in Dallas, Thomas Tuchel's side put on a show in their dress rehearsal against Costa Rica. That win was a clear message about how England want to play at this World Cup.

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Aguirre downplays Mexico's achievement after topping group for first time since 2002

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre played down his team's achievement of topping ⁠a World Cup group for the first time since 2002 after their 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday, ‌saying the real measure of success would come later in the tournament.

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South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo urges players to not dwell on Mexico defeat

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said his players ⁠must not dwell on their 1-0 defeat by Mexico after a goalkeeping error proved decisive ‌in their second Group A match at the World Cup.

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Inter manager ⁠Chivu signs contract extension until 2028 after title-winning campaign

Inter Milan manager Cristian ⁠Chivu has signed a contract extension ‌that will keep him at ‌the club until ‌2028, the Serie ‌A champions said on Thursday.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria legend Eguavoen confident Africa can shine at 2026 World Cup

Former Nigeria international and coach Augustine Eguavoen claims African teams have a genuine chance of competing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup title.

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World Cup highlights: Mexico first team to qualify for knockouts as Canada rout Qatar

Day Eight at the World Cup saw eight teams start their second matchday, and it was successful day for two of the hosts with Canada and Mexico experiencing wins.

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Striker dilemma for Scaloni as Argentina look to build momentum

Argentina returned to training with Lionel Scaloni facing fresh ⁠selection dilemmas after the holders opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Algeria, as competition for ‌the striker role again pits Lautaro Martinez against Julian Alvarez.

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Australia 'will need to be better' to defeat USA: Popovic

Australia beat Turkey with a perfectly executed game plan ⁠in their World Cup opener but will need to find another level to get a result against ‌confident co-hosts the United States, coach Tony Popovic said on Thursday.

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'I'll watch the soccer now': New York embraces World Cup after Knicks parade

New York is set to finally embrace the World Cup after thousands of Knicks fans flooded Manhattan on Thursday to celebrate the basketball team's NBA Finals victory.

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Mexico secure top spot in Group A after narrow win over South Korea thanks to keeper error

Mexico booked their place in the FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32 with a 1-0 victory over South Korea at Estadio Akron, as they made it three successive WC victories for the first time in their history.

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Lopetegui insists Madibo horror challenge an 'accident' as Qatar see red against Canada

Qatar head coach Julen Lopetegui believes there was no malice in the challenge that saw Ismael Kone's leg broken by Assim Madibo as his side were thrashed 6-0 by Canada in Vancouver on Thursday.

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Marsch 'crushed' by Kone leg break as Canada make history against Qatar

Canada manager Jesse Marsch said his side were crushed after confirming Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg in their historic 6-0 victory, but vowed that his team would remain focused after moving top of Group B.

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Kone injury overshadows Canada’s historic afternoon in 'Battle of Vancouver'

Canada’s captain, Stephen Estaquio, was the first to raise the alarm. On what should have been a special day for him and his side as they waltzed to a 6-0 victory over Qatar, the image of seeing teammate Ismael Kone writhing on the ground in agony, will be what this encounter will be remembered for.

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Barbarez refuses to give up on World Cup dream despite Bosnia's defeat to Switzerland

Bosnia and Herzegovina's coach Sergej Barbarez refused to give up their ⁠World Cup hopes after a late collapse in a 4-1 defeat by Switzerland on Thursday left them needing to ‌beat Qatar in their final Group B game to boost their chances ‌of qualifying.

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Yakin hails substitutions as Switzerland leave it late to beat Bosnia

Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said a carefully planned double substitution after ⁠the second hydration break proved decisive in his side's 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, with Johan Manzambi and ‌Ruben Vargas exploiting tiring opponents to spark a late scoring burst.

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David nets hat-trick as Canada smash six past nine-man Qatar in tempestuous affair

A Jonathan David hat-trick helped Canada to a momentous first-ever FIFA World Cup (WC) win, as Jesse Marsch’s side roared to a 6-0 victory over an ill-disciplined Qatar side, who ended the game with nine men.

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Cape Verde keeper Vozinha delighted as mother gets World Cup visa

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha said on Thursday he was very happy his mother ⁠had obtained a U.S. visa and would be able to watch him play against Uruguay in the World Cup this weekend.

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Malo Gusto out to prove that he deserves spot in star-studded France team

Despite France's well-established pecking order, a sluggish first-half ⁠display in the 3-1 win over Senegal at the World Cup may have offered hope ‌to those on the fringes of Didier Deschamps' starting lineup, ‌with defender Malo Gusto making clear he ‌intends to push for a place in the team.

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Switzerland go top of Group B as late goal flurry breaks Bosnia resistance

Supersubs Johan Manzambi and Rubén Vargas shared three goals in the final 16 minutes before a late penalty rounded off Switzerland's 4-1 win over 10-man Bosnia and Herzegovina to move into the driving seat to qualify from Group B for the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup (WC).

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Mofokeng, Mokoena on South Africa's draw with Czechs that keeps World Cup hopes alive

South Africa rallied to claim a point against the Czech Republic in a 1-1 draw to keep their hopes of a place in the knockout stages of the World Cup alive.