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Harry Kane saves England with late brace in World Cup comeback against DR Congo
Harry Kane’s brace saved England from World Cup humiliation as Thomas Tuchel’s men survived an almighty scare against the Democratic Republic of Congo to set up a mouth-watering clash with co-hosts Mexico.
World Cup’s smallest venue in Toronto ready for its grand finale
TORONTO: Portugal and Croatia’s World Cup last-32 clash on Thursday could be Cristiano Ronaldo or Luka Modric’s final game on soccer’s biggest stage, and the massive moment will unfold at the tournament’s smallest venue. If there was any skepticism about how the 43,036-seat Toronto Stadium would hold up against its much bigger counterparts in the US and Mexico, that was squashed by electric atmospheres, sellout crowds and special moments in the five group matches it hosted. Toronto Stadium is not the grandest venue, but what it lacks in size it makes up for by bringing fans closer to the action and players, with few bad seats in the house. Before hosting World Cup matches, the home of Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC underwent a C$158 million ($111.4 million) facelift to bring its capacity up to tournament standards, and those temporary changes are paying off. Soccer fan James Cuthbert said the venue did not feel like a World Cup stadium in March when Canada played Iceland in a friendly as it was still being renovated. But when he returned for Senegal and Iraq’s group match last Friday, he was impressed. “It feels different, it feels more like a world-class stadium,” said Cuthbert, who also attended the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Cuthbert and his wife were sitting in the back row of a 200-level section at Toronto Stadium but were very happy with the view. “We’re (in) the very highest seats but it feels amazing,” he said.
World Cup's smallest venue in Toronto ready for its grand finale
TORONTO, July 1 : Portugal and Croatia's World Cup last-32 clash on Thursday could be Cristiano Ronaldo or Luka Modric's final game on soccer's biggest stage, and the massive moment will unfold at the tournament's smallest venue.
Thomas Tuchel warns England there is no ‘easy route’ to World Cup success
Thomas Tuchel believes scars of previous setbacks will help England in their quest for World Cup glory and revealed how his own penalty shootout pain has sharpened preparations.
Cape Verde become smallest country to make World Cup knockouts - ESPN
Cape Verde's dream journey at their first World Cup is not over yet.
Norway's 'Viking row' World Cup celebration irks Scandinavian neighbours
June 24 : Norway’s success at the World Cup has triggered euphoria at home, but the team's trademark "Viking row" celebration is beginning to test the patience of their Scandinavian neighbours, drawing shrugs from Sweden and envy from Denmark.
No regrets for no-row Norway fan caught sitting still on TV
June 23 : A Norway supporter at the World Cup found himself in the spotlight by steadfastly refusing to join in with his countrymen's viral Viking-inspired rowing gesture, carrying out a one-man protest against what he calls a "stupid idea."
Argentina march on after Messi-inspired wins, wary of tougher tests ahead
KANSAS CITY, Kansas, June 23 : Argentina have emerged as leading contenders for the World Cup after easing past Algeria 3-0 and Austria 2-0, with Lionel Messi scoring all five goals to secure top spot in Group J.