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Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada

VANCOUVER, British Columbia: Switzerland put a damper on Canada’s World Cup party in Vancouver. The Swiss got goals from Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi to beat Canada 2-1 on Wednesday and win Group B. Now Switzerland will get a week of rest before returning to the same city to face one of the eight best third-place finishers on July 2. “I think that we deserve to be where we are right now,” Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said.

Paraguay coach rails against mandatory cooling breaks, says 'continuity is broken'

SANTA CLARA, California, June 24 : Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro once again voiced his disdain for World Cup hydration breaks on Wednesday, calling for them to be used only in special cases to prevent matches from becoming games of four quarters.

Turkey's Montella urges respect for players after World Cup exit

INGLEWOOD, California, June 24 : Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella urged fans and media to show greater respect for his players on Wednesday, saying they had given everything despite a disappointing World Cup campaign and should not be subjected to personal attacks.

Orange balloon gives US World Cup camp a soaring symbol in Irvine

IRVINE, California, June 24 : Long before visitors reach the United States' World Cup base camp in Orange County, they can see the marker rising above Irvine's Great Park - a bright orange balloon stamped with the U.S. Soccer crest.

Pulisic says calf injury improving, hopes to return for US against Turkey

IRVINE, California, June 24 : Christian Pulisic said he was feeling positive about his recovery from a calf injury and hopes to play a role in the United States' final World Cup group match against Turkey on Thursday, though his availability remains uncertain.

Clear-bag rule at World Cup venues catches some fans unawares

INGLEWOOD, California, June 24 : Soccer fans streaming into stadiums for World Cup matches have been shocked to find they can't take their big purses or backpacks in with them due to a clear-bag policy in place for security reasons.

2026 World Cup: How to bet on U.S. vs. Türkiye - ESPN

The 2026 World Cup has entered the final set of games in the group stage and, so far, things could not have gone much better for the United States. The team defeated Australia in its second game and has already secured the top spot in Group D. How will that fact impact the USMNT's game against Türkiye?

Jordan coach proud of players despite early World Cup exit

SANTA CLARA, California: ‌Jordan coach Jamal Sellami said his players’ inexperience may have cost them in a 2-1 defeat by Algeria at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Monday, but he was proud of their World Cup campaign despite their early exit. Jordan bow out of their first World Cup after consecutive defeats in Group ‌J. They ‌lost 3-1 to Austria in ‌their ⁠opener. “The Algerian team ⁠did some substitutions that might have made a difference.

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Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada

Paraguay coach rails against mandatory cooling breaks, says 'continuity is broken'

Turkey's Montella urges respect for players after World Cup exit

Orange balloon gives US World Cup camp a soaring symbol in Irvine

Pulisic says calf injury improving, hopes to return for US against Turkey

Clear-bag rule at World Cup venues catches some fans unawares

2026 World Cup: How to bet on U.S. vs. Türkiye - ESPN

Jordan coach proud of players despite early World Cup exit