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Hydration breaks affect game more than I initially thought, says England's Tuchel
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, June 22 : Hydration breaks introduced at this World Cup are affecting matches more than initially thought and break the momentum of a game, England coach Thomas Tuchel said on Monday.
Local World Cup fans wave many flags in multicultural Houston
HOUSTON, June 22 : World Cup fever has a distinctly international flavour for residents in Houston, where an estimated third of the population was born outside the United States and some 145 languages are spoken in one of the country's most diverse cities.
Mexico's comfort zone could open door for urgent Czech Republic
MEXICO CITY, June 22 : Mexico have already booked their place in the knockout stage and guaranteed top spot in Group A, but Wednesday's match against the Czech Republic may still carry more risk than the standings suggest.
New York assessing possible joint Winter Games bid with Lake Placid
NEW YORK, June 22 : New York state has formed an exploratory committee looking into the potential for Lake Placid and New York City to co-host the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2042, the governor's office said on Monday.
The president will see you now: Mexico's World Cup duck meets Sheinbaum
MEXICO CITY, June 22 : Merlin, the pet duck in a mini Mexico shirt who has become a viral sensation and an unofficial mascot of the World Cup, met Mexico's president on Monday.
Morocco look to finish top of their group ahead of Brazil
ATLANTA, June 22 : Morocco will be chasing not only victory but also goals against already-eliminated Haiti in Atlanta on Wednesday, eager to finish top of their World Cup group ahead of Brazil.
South Africa and South Korea seek win in decisive Group A clash
June 22 : South Africa and South Korea both have victory on their agenda for their decisive World Cup Group A clash in Monterrey on Wednesday where similar playing styles could produce an eye-catching spectacle.