Mexico becomes 1st country to reach knockout stage of World Cup
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener
HOUSTON, June 17 : Portugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo were left frustrated after Democratic Republic of Congo fought back to earn a 1-1 draw on Wednesday in the African nation's return to the World Cup stage after 52 years.
Rory McIlroy content after carding first-round 69 at U.S. Open - ESPN
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — When Rory McIlroy crested the steep hill that leads to the ninth green at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club and finished with a second straight bogey for a 1-under 69 on Thursday, any frustration he might have had was faint.
Switzerland score 4 after 70th minute to rout Bosnia and Herzegovina
INGLEWOOD, California: Twenty-year-old Johan Manzambi scored a late brace after coming on in the 71st minute, Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka also scored and Switzerland erupted late for a 4-1 victory over 10-man Bosnia and Herzegovina Thursday (Jun 18) to go atop Group B at the World Cup.
Johan Manzambi scores twice as Switzerland beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1
Substitute Johan Manzambi scored his first World Cup goal on an outstanding volley in the 74th minute, and Switzerland erupted late for a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday to take control of its group.
Ranking Europe's top clubs by player performance at World Cup - ESPN
With the first round of games completed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it is clear which nations have started well. But which of Europe's top clubs can say the same?
Czechs closer to victory than South Africa, says Koubek
ATLANTA, June 18 : Czech Republic manager Miroslav Koubek believes his side were closer to victory than South Africa after the sides played out a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group A match on Thursday, and he rued their missed chances to put the game away.
South Africa coach praises team’s fightback against Czech Republic
ATLANTA, June 18 : South Africa coach Hugo Broos praised his side’s resilience and determination in fighting back to draw 1-1 with the Czech Republic on Thursday and keep alive their World Cup hopes.