Mexico oust Ecuador for 1st World Cup knockout win in 40 years - ESPN
Mexico won their first World Cup knockout stage match in 40 years after dispatching Ecuador 2-0 in front an electric crowd at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Tuesday.
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No over-confidence from Tuchel's England in World Cup of fine margins
ATLANTA, June 30 : England go into their last-32 tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo as overwhelming favourites, but in a World Cup which has seen upsets and late winners, manager Thomas Tuchel says there will be no over-confidence from his side against a team with nothing to lose.
Desabre says DR Congo face England with nothing to lose
ATLANTA, June 30 : After exceeding expectations in reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup, Democratic Republic of Congo coach Sebastien Desabre says his players will not be the ones under pressure in their last-32 clash with England, despite shouldering the dreams of the country.
Portugal look to ignite World Cup campaign against evergreen Croatia
HOUSTON, June 30 : Portugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo will look to quiet critics of an underwhelming World Cup run in their round of 32 clash on Thursday in Toronto when they meet a Croatian side who have made a habit of outperforming on the biggest stage.
DR Congo's ambitions fulfilled, England clash will be day to remember
ATLANTA, June 30 : The Democratic Republic of Congo’s progress to the knockout phase of the World Cup is the culmination of a long-term project to revive the fortunes of one of the world's most populous nations.
Quansah, James absent from England training before World Cup last-32 match
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 : England defenders Jarell Quansah and Reece James missed training on Tuesday ahead of their World Cup round-of-32 clash with Democratic Reublic of Congo, leaving manager Thomas Tuchel facing defensive concerns before Wednesday's knockout match.
Ramos joins AC Milan on five-year deal
June 30 : Portugal forward Goncalo Ramos has joined AC Milan from Paris St Germain on a deal running until June 2031, the Serie A club said on Tuesday.
Harry Kane focuses on World Cup despite Barcelona’s interest in England forward
Harry Kane is fully focused on England’s bid for World Cup glory after Barcelona made an informal enquiry about signing him this summer, the Press Association understands.