World Cup fever sweeps Seoul as South Korea prepares for Mexico clash
SEOUL: Ryu Je-ha does not typically put on a national team jersey and cheer on his countrymen – but South Korea's winning start to the FIFA World Cup has changed that.
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Mexico coach Aguirre warns no more room for opening-match nerves
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 17 : Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said on Wednesday that any patience regarding his players' opening-match nerves has expired as the co-hosts prepare for a high-speed World Cup encounter against South Korea.
World Cup: After 'massive confidence booster' from first win, South Korea targets victory over Mexico
GUADALAJARA, Mexico: With three points secured after the win against the Czech Republic, South Korea will be high on confidence going into their top-of-the-group clash with Mexico.
South Africa coach tells critics to shut up
ATLANTA, June 17 : South Africa coach Hugo Broos told critics of his tactics in last week's World Cup opener to shut up and insisted he would continue to do things his way when planning for Thursday’s Group A clash against the Czech Republic.
Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's World Cup Best Bets Today — Match Day 8
"Bear Bets" are real wagers that Chris "The Bear" Fallica is actually making.
Czechs expect a different South Africa, says coach Koubek
ATLANTA, June 17 : The Czech Republic face South Africa in their second Group A game after they both lost their opening World Cup fixtures, but the European side's manager Miroslav Koubek does not expect their opponents to play in a similar way to their first match.
A World Cup decision: Broos’ faith in Foster faces its biggest test yet
Bafana Bafana walk into Atlanta Stadium on Thursday knowing exactly what’s at stake ahead of their second Group A fixture against Czechia.
Merlin the duck: From Mexico City streets to World Cup stardom
MEXICO CITY, June 16 : A domesticated duck named Merlin, sporting a miniature Mexico shirt and custom duck socks, has waddled his way into the hearts of football fans, becoming an unlikely unofficial mascot for the country's World Cup campaign.