More millions for Bafana players for reaching World Cup knockout stage
Bafana Bafana players may have joined South Africa’s millionaires list after they beat South Korea to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
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Egypt sweat on Salah fitness after hamstring strain
June 27 : Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is suffering from a hamstring issue but the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) gave no indication on Saturday whether he would be fit for his country's World Cup last-32 clash with Australia on Friday.
De Bruyne hails Vancouver's BC Place after Belgium cruise into World Cup knockout stage
VANCOUVER, June 27 : The manner in which the World Cup has been embraced by the city of Vancouver has not gone unnoticed, with Belgium playmaker Kevin De Bruyne praising BC Place after his side's 5-1 rout of New Zealand on Friday secured top spot in Group G and a place in the round of 32.
New Zealand's early World Cup exit puts Oceania free pass in spotlight
SANTA CLARA, California, June 27 : New Zealand's winless World Cup in North America proved a let-down for a nation that had waited 16 years for a return to the global stage, and has shone a harsh light on FIFA's decision to give Oceania an automatic qualifying berth.
Egypt Manager Hossam Hassan Addresses Concerns Over Mohamed Salah's Left Knee Injury
Former Liverpool standout and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah left Friday night's 1-1 draw with Iran at the World Cup because of a left knee injury, coach Hossam Hassan said.
Iran coach: US treatment at World Cup ‘really terrible’
SEATTLE, USA: The emotions were still raw for Iran players and their coach long after the final whistle of the team’s 1-1 draw against Egypt in their group- stage finale at Seattle Stadium on Friday night. Seeking to advance out of the group stage for the first time in their World Cup history, Iran were left to wait out the results of Saturday’s matches following a third-place finish in Group G. It appeared “The Melli” had solidified their place in the round of 32 with a stoppage-time score, only to have a VAR review disallow Shojae Khalilzadeh’s goal by a marginal offside call. It continued a turbulent World Cup experience for Iran, who moved their training camp base from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.
In Seattle thank-you note, Iran express frustrations over draw with Egypt
June 27 : Iran left a note in their locker room following a 1-1 draw with Egypt on Friday, thanking Seattle for its hospitality during the World Cup, and appeared to express disappointment over the result that left their place in the knockout stage in limbo.
Egypt advances past group stage at World Cup after draw with Iran
An Iranian fan rushed the field in celebration, necessitating seven security guards to successfully bring him down.