David hat trick sees Canada rout Qatar for 1st ever World Cup win - ESPN
Jonathan David's hat trick propelled Canada to a historic 6-0 rout of Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday to go top of their World Cup group.
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Spurs sign Dutch World Cup defender Van Hecke as rebuild gathers pace
LONDON, June 18 : Tottenham Hotspur have signed Netherlands World Cup defender Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion on a long-term contract, the Premier League clubs announced on Thursday, as the club rebuilds under new head coach Roberto De Zerbi.
Luis Diaz sparks Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan
Colombia arrived at the World Cup with dreams of redemption after missing out on Qatar in 2022. Although it was tense at times, the Cafeteros got off to a strong start.
Proud Cannavaro sees positives as Uzbekistan lose 3-1 to Colombia
MEXICO CITY, June 17 : Uzbekistan head coach Fabio Cannavaro said he was proud of his team’s performance despite their 3-1 defeat to Colombia in their World Cup Group K opener on Wednesday, praising his players’ effort in a challenging atmosphere at the Azteca Stadium.
Bosnia ready to shed underdog reputation, face Switzerland as equals
INGLEWOOD, California, June 17 : Bosnia and Herzegovina are fighting to dispel the notion that they are underdogs at the World Cup, key player Nikola Katic told reporters on the eve of their match with Switzerland.
Explainer-How soccer’s eligibility rules work and their impact on the World Cup
ATLANTA, June 17 : Morocco’s impressive performance against Brazil on the opening weekend of the World Cup and the shock draw that tiny Cape Verde forced against Spain came from a foundation of studious assimilation of players from around Europe, vastly strengthening their side with talent from the diaspora.
Brazil seek Haiti reset after Morocco expose familiar cracks
MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, June 17 : Brazil face Haiti on Friday needing a World Cup reset rather than another misty-eyed reminder of their glittering past, after a disappointing Group C draw with Morocco left Carlo Ancelotti's side with bruises, questions and little room for another flop.
Danilo says Brazil must ditch denial after Morocco wake-up call
MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, June 17 : Brazil defender Danilo said on Wednesday that his side must look their World Cup wobble squarely in the eye after Morocco gave Carlo Ancelotti's side a bruising reminder that famous yellow shirts and old certainties do not win matches by themselves.