Germany brush aside Curacao in World Cup opener
Kai Havertz scored a brace as Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a dominant 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao in Houston.
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Ireland to face Kazakhstan in Women’s World Cup play-offs
The Republic of Ireland women will face Kazakhstan in the first round of the World Cup play-offs in their bid to reach the tournament in Brazil.
South Korea's football fans feeling the love from Mexicans at World Cup as the two nations prepare to face off
GUADALAJARA, Mexico: Almost everywhere he has gone in Guadalajara, South Korean Lee Beomyong is stopped for photographs.
Kane double fires England World Cup bid as Ronaldo’s Portugal stumble
LOS ANGELES, United States: England launched their World Cup bid with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo. In an enthralling Group L game at the Texas home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team, Harry Kane scored twice before goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford made the game safe as England began their bid to end a 60-year wait for a major trophy. Kane got the ball rolling by slotting home a penalty at the second attempt after the referee ordered him to re-take it when Croatian ‘keeper Dominik Livakovic was adjudged to have been off his line. Croatia fought back and Martin Baturina brought them level after 36 minutes before unmarked Kane equalled Gary Lineker’s England record of 10 World Cup goals with a thumping header. But the English defensive frailties were on show when Petar Musa equalized for Croatia in first-half stoppage time. Only in the second half did England impose their will. Bellingham scored a classy goal after outrunning his defender before substitute Rashford took his time before slotting the ball into the net on 85 minutes. Kane revealed that England’s German coach Thomas Tuchel had told his players at half-time to throw caution to the wind. “The manager gave us a speech at half-time just to say, look, if we lose, we lose.
Dazzling Diaz steps up to starring role for Colombia
MEXICO CITY, June 17 : It was 12 years ago that Colombia forward James Rodriguez announced himself at the World Cup in Brazil - and though he led his side out for their 2026 opener on Wednesday, it was teammate Luis Diaz who showed he could be the main man this year.
Kane's prowess cannot mask England's frailties at the back
June 17 : Harry Kane’s feat of equalling of Gary Lineker’s England World Cup scoring record with two goals in Wednesday’s 4-2 win over Croatia shows the captain is going into the tournament with all guns firing.
Auger-Aliassime overcomes tough test against American Learner Tien to reach Halle Open quarters
Montreal's Félix Auger-Aliassime narrowly avoided an upset at the Terra Wortmann Open, rallying for a 6-7 (5), 7-5, 7-6 (5) win over Learner Tien of the United States in second-round action Wednesday in Halle, Germany.
Portugal, Ronaldo frustrated in opening draw with Congo DR - ESPN
Congo DR produced a stunning result at the 2026 World Cup as the African side won their first-ever point in the tournament by holding one of the pre-tournament favorites, Portugal, to a 1-1 draw in Houston on Wednesday.
Germany's Ruediger happy with bogeyman image, says any publicity is good publicity
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, June 17 : Germany defender Antonio Ruediger is happy being cast as the villain amid criticism of his on-pitch behaviour and said on Wednesday that controversy generates clicks and any publicity was good publicity.