2026 World Cup Round of 16 Odds: Which Teams Will Make It?
After the World Cup group stage, things go from intense to do-or-die.
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Ajax turn to Spanish coach Michel after disappointing season
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Argentina seek to emulate Italy and Brazil as back-to-back champions
June 2 : Dripping talent and forged by success, Argentina aim to become the first men's team to retain the World Cup since Brazil in 1962 and the only nation to do so entirely outside their own region.
Saudi Arabia's World Cup hopes clouded by late coaching change
CAIRO, June 2 : Saudi Arabia head to the World Cup facing renewed questions after sacking Herve Renard, the coach who engineered one of the greatest upsets in tournament history by leading them to victory over eventual champions Argentina four years ago.
Man City's Rodri says he will discuss his future after World Cup
June 2 : Spain midfielder Rodri said he is focused on the World Cup and will only address his future at Manchester City after the tournament.
Manchester City’s Rodri says he will discuss his future after World Cup
Spain midfielder Rodri said he is focused on the World Cup and will only address his future at Manchester City after the tournament. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner is entering the final year of his contract with the Premier League club and has been linked with a move to Real Madrid. “Well, I’m trying not to make too much of it, but it is part of my job, especially when a player has been nearing the end of his contract for some time – it’s only natural that names come up,” the 29-year-old told reporters on Monday. “But anyway, I’m very calm, I know exactly where I stand, and yes probably if there hadn’t been a World Cup, I might be in a different situation now but with a World Cup on the horizon, my responsibility is to stay focused. “We’re here to talk about the World Cup and everything that concerns my future, I’ll wait until the end of the World Cup.” European champions Spain will face Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group H at the June 11 to July 19 tournament in North America. Rodri said he had urged his Spain teammates to follow tennis great Rafa Nadal’s example after watching a documentary about the 22-times Grand Slam champion. “What I told them is that we need to try to play without the ball like a small team. With that mindset of not thinking you’re the best,” he added. “I was just watching the documentary on Nadal and he was always talking about that – always one more ball, one more effort.
Iniesta takes first coaching job at second-tier UAE club
June 2 : Former Barcelona and Spain player Andres Iniesta has been appointed head coach of Gulf United, the United Arab Emirates second-tier club said.
New Zealand's Payne handling viral social media fame well, says bewildered coach
June 2 : New Zealand defender Tim Payne is taking his sudden social media fame in his stride as he prepares for the World Cup, bringing unexpected attention to the tournament's lowest-ranked nation.