Soccer-United States at the World Cup
(Reuters) - Following is a statbox on the United States at the World Cup.
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Senegal carry Africa’s best hopes in Qatar
(Reuters) - African champions Senegal carry the continent’s best prospect of breaking barriers at the World Cup finals and hope to atone for a miserable last tournament in Russia where they were eliminated on disciplinary points.
Canada's Einarson dumps Kazakhstan's Ebauyer at Pan Continental Championship
Canada's Kerri Einarson rolled to a 12-1 rout of Kazakhstan's Angelina Ebauyer on Tuesday at the Pan Continental Curling Championships.
Cirstea hits out at Adidas over player contracts
Romania's Sorana Cirstea has lamented how brands value players' "looks" more than performance while drawing up contracts, saying that Adidas told her "it's better to look good and be in Top-20 than to not look that good and be number one".
Japan coach Moriyasu targets World Cup quarters as Furuhashi, Osako miss out
TOKYO: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu left Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi and Vissel Kobe forward Yuya Osako out of his 26-man squad for the World Cup on Tuesday (Nov 1), saying he had opted for players with "burning ambition" over experience at the finals this month.
Japan name World Cup squad to put 'Tragedy of Doha' behind them
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said revenge was not on his mind as he named his squad Tuesday for the World Cup in Qatar -- the scene of his country's biggest football heartbreak.
Marcell Coetzee commits to the Bulls till 2027
The Bulls have secured the services of Springbok flank Marcell Coetzee until 2027.
Rugby-New Zealand lock Retallick gets three-week ban for red card
(Reuters) - New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick will miss the autumn internationals against Wales and Scotland after being handed a three week suspension following his red card against Japan on Saturday.