South Korea's football fans feeling the love from Mexicans at World Cup as the two nations prepare to face off
GUADALAJARA, Mexico: Almost everywhere he has gone in Guadalajara, South Korean Lee Beomyong is stopped for photographs.
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Swedes skip work when soccer fever takes hold, statistics agency says
VANCOUVER, Canada, June 17 : Swedish employers are bracing themselves for a slew of short-term absences as World Cup fever engulfs the country, with an analysis of the last two decades by government agency Statistics Sweden showing a sharp rise during major soccer championships.
Kane's prowess cannot mask England's frailties at the back
June 17 : Harry Kane’s feat of equalling of Gary Lineker’s England World Cup scoring record with two goals in Wednesday’s 4-2 win over Croatia shows the captain is going into the tournament with all guns firing.
Alexi Lalas' World Cup Power Rankings: Argentina Surges After Messi's Hat Trick
Back by popular demand! You know them, you love them: My 2026 FIFA World Cup Power Rankings, featuring the top 10 in this tournament as of Wednesday.
Gakpo says Dutch must be ready for fit-again Isak in Sweden showdown
RIVERSIDE, Missouri, June 17 : Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo said on Wednesday his side must be wary of Liverpool teammate Alexander Isak when they face Sweden in their next World Cup Group F match, after the striker's return to fitness and scoring form.
Tunisia's new coach Renard takes reins after Lamouchi sacked
MONTERREY, Mexico, June 16 - Tunisia's new coach Herve Renard said he was motivated by the challenge of taking charge of the team after his predecessor Sabri Lamouchi was fired following a crushing 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener.
Renard brings African winning record confidence to Tunisia job
ATLANTA, June 16 : Herve Renard's enviable coaching record in Africa makes him a logical choice for the rest of Tunisia's World Cup campaign after the sacking of Sabri Lamouchi on Monday.
Zlatan Ibrahimović Doesn't Need Alexi Lalas? Lie Detector Test Reveals All
People tend to be more honest in the late hours of the night.