Saudi Arabia hold Uruguay, Egypt raise hopes in strong Arab World Cup showing
DUBAI: Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open.
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Tunisia replace coach Lamouchi with Renard after World Cup rout by Sweden says report
June 15 : Tunisia have moved swiftly to sack coach Sabri Lamouchi following a woeful start to their World Cup campaign and have reached an agreement to replace him with fellow Frenchman Herve Renard, Tunis Afrique Presse reported on Tuesday.
Austria coach Rangnick wary of Jordan at World Cup of surprises
SANTA CLARA, California, June 15 : Austria coach Ralf Rangnick is wary that his team could become the latest European nation to be thwarted by sides from the Asian confederation at the World Cup if they fail to bring their best against debutants Jordan on Tuesday.
Jordan feeling pride not pressure over World Cup debut
SANTA CLARA, California, June 15 : Jordan are feeling pride not pressure ahead of their World Cup debut against Austria and will fight to prove their worth in what will be a new chapter in the country's soccer history, captain Ehsan Haddad said on Monday.
Araujo equaliser saves Uruguay's blushes in draw with Saudis
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Algeria embrace Kansas fans as they brace for Argentina opener
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 15 : Algeria will look to harness strong backing from local supporters when they open their World Cup campaign against mighty Argentina on Tuesday, with coach Vladimir Petkovic urging his side to focus on the present despite the occasion.
Argentina rally around 'competitive animal' Messi ahead of World Cup opener
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 15 : Lionel Messi may not have faced the media but dominated a chunk of Argentina's press conferences ahead of their World Cup opener, with coach Lionel Scaloni and defender Nicolas Otamendi underlining his importance.
Argentina vow to respect Algeria after 2022 scare in World Cup opener
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 15 : Argentina will approach their World Cup opener against Algeria with caution and respect, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Monday, recalling their shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in their first match at Qatar 2022 before they went on to lift the trophy.