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Pochettino apologises to press after World Cup outburst ahead of USA's Bosnia clash
Mauricio Pochettino has apologised to reporters for his angry reaction following the USA's 3-2 stoppage-time defeat to Turkey, insisting the outburst was 'his problem' as the USMNT prepare to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32.
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USA relaxed but wary as Bosnia threaten to end 12-match winless run against Europeans
The United States enter Wednesday's 2026 World Cup round of 32 in high spirits after topping Group D, but a 12-game winless streak against European opposition — including six defeats under Mauricio Pochettino — looms over their clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
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Sportsbooks brace for USA liability as 91% of money backs them against Bosnia
American bettors are flooding sportsbooks with patriotic money ahead of the USA's Round of 32 clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Caesars Sports reporting 91.4% of To Qualify wagers on the home nation.
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Mbappe's sixth goal of the tournament drives France into World Cup last 16 with 3-0 rout of Sweden
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was instrumental as France dismantled Sweden 3-0 to advance to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Mbappe's brace takes him to 18 World Cup goals in total, moving him to within one of Lionel Messi's all-time record.
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Tuchel warns England fans to expect a grind against DR Congo in World Cup last 16
Thomas Tuchel has tempered expectations ahead of England's World Cup last-16 tie with DR Congo, cautioning supporters not to expect "sexy football" while insisting his side have the mentality to grind out the result.
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Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager after World Cup penalty exit to Morocco
Ronald Koeman has stepped down as Netherlands head coach following a round-of-32 penalty defeat to Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, ending his second spell in charge of the Oranje.
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Tuchel confirms Quansah and James nearing return as England face DR Congo in World Cup last 32
Thomas Tuchel has revealed Jarrel Quansah and Reece James are closing in on fitness ahead of England's World Cup round of 32 tie against DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, with Djed Spence and Ezri Konsa competing for the right-back slot in the meantime.
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Rice declares England's penalty takers the best crop in the nation's history ahead of World Cup knockouts
Declan Rice has backed England's shootout credentials ahead of the World Cup knockout rounds, naming Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham among a group he calls the finest penalty takers England have ever assembled.
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Mbappe brace fires France past Sweden to set up Paraguay last-32 clash
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Bradley Barcola added a third as France dismantled Sweden 3-0 in New Jersey, with Les Bleus becoming the first team to score three or more goals in five consecutive World Cup fixtures.
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Mbappé reaches 18 World Cup goals to stand one shy of Messi's all-time record
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Sweden 3-0 at New York New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday, lifting his career World Cup tally to 18 goals — one behind Lionel Messi's record of 19 — in just 18 appearances.
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DR Congo coach warns England his side have been practising penalties ahead of World Cup last-32 clash
DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has revealed his squad have been drilling penalty shootouts ahead of their World Cup round-of-32 meeting with England in Atlanta, citing the team's record of winning shootouts at AFCON against Nigeria and Ivory Coast.
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World Cup fever grips Mexico's cities, but cartel violence silences celebrations in the countryside
While Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey have embraced the 2026 World Cup with street parties and fan zones, residents in cartel-controlled regions such as Sinaloa and Michoacán are watching matches indoors, too fearful to celebrate publicly.
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Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands coach after penalty defeat to Morocco at World Cup 2026
Ronald Koeman has stepped down as Netherlands head coach following a first-round exit at World Cup 2026, where the Dutch were beaten on penalties by Morocco in Monterrey. Koeman also hinted at a possible retirement from coaching, citing family health concerns.
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Mbappe dedicates Sweden goal to Deschamps with embrace after manager's mother dies
Kylian Mbappe scored his fifth goal of the tournament against Sweden before running straight to Didier Deschamps for a hug, a gesture dedicated to the France manager who had just returned from his mother's funeral.
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Klopp dismisses Germany job talk but demands grassroots overhaul after World Cup exit
Jürgen Klopp has played down speculation linking him to the Germany manager role following Die Mannschaft's penalty shootout elimination by Paraguay, while delivering a sharp critique of the team's performance and calling for sweeping DFB reform from youth level upward.
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Klopp open to Germany job but demands Red Bull role stays intact after World Cup exit
Jurgen Klopp has been sounded out as a potential replacement for Julian Nagelsmann after Germany were knocked out of the World Cup by Paraguay on penalties. The former Liverpool manager is reportedly open to the role, but only if he can retain his position at Red Bull.
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Slavko Vincic to referee Mexico vs Ecuador in World Cup Round of 32
Slovenian official Slavko Vincic, who oversaw the 2024 Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, will take charge of Mexico vs Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday — his third match of the tournament.
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Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands head coach after World Cup penalty shootout exit
Ronald Koeman has stepped down as Netherlands head coach following a penalty shootout defeat to Morocco at the World Cup. The 63-year-old announced his resignation on Instagram, saying the manner of his exit 'hurts' despite feeling pride in his career.
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Tuchel forced into emergency right-back reshuffle as James and Quansah ruled out against DR Congo
Reece James and Jarell Quansah will both miss England's World Cup round-of-16 clash with DR Congo, leaving Thomas Tuchel to consider Djed Spence or a positional switch for Ezri Konsa at right-back.
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Inquest hears coach Jonathan Morgan 'played mind games' with Maddy Cusack before her death
An inquest at Chesterfield Coroner's Court heard that Sheffield United Women coach Jonathan Morgan made comments about Maddy Cusack's weight and repeatedly altered her starting status, leaving the 27-year-old increasingly anxious and wanting to leave football before her death in September 2023.
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