Colombia, DR Congo name unchanged sides for Group K clash
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 23 : Colombia and DR Congo named unchanged sides for Monday's World Cup Group K clash after both teams opened their campaigns with positive results.
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Coach Aguirre unsatisfied with Mexico's performance despite perfect World Cup start
MEXICO CITY, June 23 : Despite securing top spot in Group A and guaranteeing home advantage in the World Cup knockout stage, Mexico have not played well at the tournament so far, coach Javier Aguirre said on Tuesday.
Nothing impossible against Mexico despite Azteca challenge, says Czech coach
MEXICO CITY, June 23 : Czech coach Miroslav Koubek said his side must ignore Mexico's formidable World Cup record at the Azteca Stadium and keep believing in their dream of reaching the knockout stage when the teams meet in a decisive Group A clash on Wednesday.
Why Does 'Lumumba Vea,' DR Congo's 'Statue Man,' Stand The Whole Match?
DR Congo kicked off its World Cup campaign with one of the tournament's most memorable results so far: a 1-1 draw against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal. But the team was missing one of its key members: Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, better known as "Lumumba Vea."
Scotland's Clarke dreams of Azteca return but all focus on Brazil first
MIAMI, June 23 : Scotland head coach Steve Clarke is relishing the prospect of a potential return to Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium, where he once scored as a young player, as his team prepares for their crucial World Cup group game against Brazil on Wednesday.
South Africa must beat South Korea to make history, says coach Broos
MONTERREY, Mexico, June 23 : South Africa coach Hugo Broos believes his team can make history by reaching the World Cup's second round for the first time, but said they must beat South Korea in a do-or-die Group A showdown in Monterrey on Wednesday.
Mexico City bans alcohol sales ahead of Mexico-Czech Republic match
MEXICO CITY, June 23 : Mexico City will ban alcohol sales in some of its busiest neighbourhoods during Wednesday's Mexico-Czech Republic World Cup match, after celebrations last week led to public drinking and litter along the capital's main avenue.
In Los Angeles, Mexico fans make every World Cup game their own
LOS ANGELES, June 23 : Father‑and‑daughter soccer fans Jose Roman and Jacqueline Damian were among a stream of supporters in green Mexico shirts pouring into Los Angeles Stadium for a recent World Cup match, passing Spanish‑speaking vendors selling Mexican beer, flags and hats and grills smoking with bacon‑wrapped street dogs.