Haiti midfielder Pierre out of World Cup with adductor injury
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 : Haiti midfielder Leverton Pierre has been ruled out of the World Cup with an adductor muscle injury, the country's football federation said on Thursday.
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United States prepare for tough World Cup opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, June 11 : United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said his side must be prepared for a very difficult World Cup opener against Paraguay on Friday, warning that the South Americans are dangerous opponents despite the hosts being favoured.
Bosnia will play with hearts in World Cup opener, says coach Barbarez
TORONTO, June 11 : Bosnia and Herzegovina know they are underdogs heading into their World Cup Group B opener against co-hosts Canada, coach Sergej Barbarez said on Thursday, but the Balkan nation will play with pride as they return to the tournament for the first time in 12 years.
Knicks fever engulfs New York with end to title drought in sight
NEW YORK, June 11 : New York Knicks fever has engulfed the five boroughs this week, with the team just one win away from snapping a 53-year NBA title drought and the kickoff of the first of the region's eight World Cup matches across the river on Saturday taking a backseat for many locals.
Brazil's Alisson sees no advantage for teams tipped as World Cup favourites
BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, June 11 : Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker said on Thursday that his country were not among the favourites to win the World Cup but added that there was no advantage in being tipped to lift the trophy and he remained confident of his side's chances.
Which 2026 World Cup Group Is Most Exciting? Henry, Ibrahimović, Lalas Debate
Twelve groups, the most in FIFA World Cup history. But which one is the most exciting?
Argentina bump France from top spot in rankings ahead of World Cup title defence
June 11 : Argentina returned to the top of the world rankings on Thursday right in time for their World Cup title defence as France dropped two spots to third.
French city imposes curfew for under-16s during ‘high risk’ World Cup matches
TOULOUSE: Authorities in the French city of Toulouse on Thursday announced a curfew for under-16s during “high risk” World Cup matches, after unrest marred celebrations of the recent Paris Saint-Germain Champions League victory. The matches in question are those involving France, games played by Morocco against Brazil, Scotland and Haiti, as well as a match between Tunisia and the Netherlands, the mayor said. The curfew will be in force from 10:00 p.m.