Toure set for managerial debut at Slovan
June 13 : Former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is set for his first managerial role at Slovan Bratislava after joining the Slovak champions on a three-year contract on Saturday.
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Why Ecuador could be sleeper team of the 2026 World Cup - ESPN
Back at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, Republic of Ireland coach Jack Charlton hit upon a revelation. In a World Cup where many third-place teams in their groups advanced to the knockout phase, it was possible to lift the trophy without winning a single game in regulation time.
Germany striker Undav ready to crown unusual career with World Cup debut
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, June 12 : Germany forward Deniz Undav's imminent World Cup debut on Sunday was not even a distant dream four years ago but the 29-year-old is now ready to crown his unusual career with a presence on the biggest soccer stage of all.
Only a win will do against Curacao as Germany kick off World Cup campaign
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 12 : Germany will look to start their World Cup campaign with a big win over Curacao, with the four-time champions out to repair their damaged international reputation following first-round exits in the previous two editions.
Ecuador’s miserly defence to be tested by attacking Ivory Coast
June 12 : Ecuador's miserly defence will be put to the test in their World Cup Group E opener against the Ivory Coast on Sunday at the Philadelphia Stadium, where the South Americans will look to stretch their unbeaten run to 20 matches.
Argentina bump France from top spot in rankings ahead of World Cup title defence
June 11 : Argentina returned to the top of the world rankings on Thursday right in time for their World Cup title defence as France dropped two spots to third.
Curacao should not be underestimated but we will win, says Germany defender Schlotterbeck
(Corrects quote attributed to Tah to Schlotterbeck)
2026 World Cup Group Stage Odds: USA Favored to Win Group D
The group stage is the first step toward World Cup glory.