World Cup fans left flustered by last-minute StubHub ticket cancellations
NEW YORK, June 26 : Jeremy Wright knew exactly what he wanted to gift his wife, Sarah, for Christmas last year: tickets to a World Cup soccer game.
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Japan through to World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden
DALLAS: Japan held on to draw 1-1 with Sweden in their World Cup match on Thursday (Jun 25) to finish runners-up in Group F and book a meeting in the round of 32 with five-time champions Brazil, after an Anthony Elanga strike cancelled out Daizen Maeda's opener to earn Graham Potter's team a share of the points in the group.
Netherlands coach wary of Morocco threat despite topping group
KANSAS CITY, Missouri: Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman was taking nothing for granted after his side sealed top spot in Group F with a 3-1 win over Tunisia on Thursday, warning that next opponents Morocco would provide a formidable test in the World Cup round of 32. The Dutch finished the group stage with seven points and 10 goals scored, but Koeman said attention had already turned to Monday’s knockout clash in Monterrey, Mexico, where any thoughts of a favorable path through the tournament would be put aside. “I’m not sure if we are the favorite in the match against Morocco,” Koeman told reporters. “We need to prepare for Morocco, because it’ll be a big game.
Australia's Bos leads 'Baby-roos' push into World Cup knockouts
SANTA CLARA, California, June 26 : Pragmatic, ambitious and occasionally spectacular, Australia's youth-led push into the World Cup knockout phase owes much to the creativity of versatile wingback Jordie Bos.
Dutch midfielder Pelova joins Spurs after leaving Arsenal
June 26 : Dutch midfielder Victoria Pelova has joined Tottenham Hotspur after her contract with London rivals Arsenal expired at the end of last season, Spurs said on Thursday.
Netherlands cruise into last 32 with 3-1 win over Tunisia
The Netherlands finished the World Cup group stage on top of Group F as they chalked up a comfortable 3-1 victory over Tunisia in Kansas City.
Japan and Sweden share points to book places in last 32 of World Cup
Japan and Sweden booked their places in the knockout phase of the World Cup as they drew 1-1 in their final Group F clash in Dallas.
Arab teams at World Cup 2026: Tunisia boss Renard has ‘no regrets’ despite World Cup flop
KANSAS: Herve Renard said Thursday he had no regrets about taking on the job as Tunisia’s emergency coach at the World Cup despite the North African nation’s catastrophic campaign. Tunisia were beaten 3-1 by the Netherlands in Kansas City on Thursday, following a 5-1 defeat against Sweden and a 4-0 reverse against Japan to finish bottom of Group F. Veteran French coach Renard was hired last week after Sabri Lamouchi was fired following their opening loss but he was unable to stop the rot. Speaking after the defeat against the Dutch, the 57-year-old delivered a frank assessment of Tunisia’s lack of quality. “We were not at the level for this World Cup,” he said. “This is clear.