Ecuador fight back to beat Germany and progress to last 32 at World Cup
Ecuador produced a rousing fightback to come from behind and beat Germany 2-1 in their final Group E match in New Jersey to put themselves into the last 32 of the World Cup.
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Turkey beats U.S. with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to knockout stage
Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night in Inglewood, Calif., for its only win of the World Cup.
Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 25 : An increasingly desperate Ecuador stunned Germany 2-1 in their final Group E game on Thursday to drag their World Cup campaign out of the flames and qualify for a place in the last 32.
Christian Pulisic subs on as U.S. loses to Türkiye on last kick - ESPN
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — After starting the World Cup with two performances full of incredible verve and vibrancy, the United States finished their group stage with a showing that was erratic, inconsistent and ultimately dispiriting as they lost for the first time at this World Cup — beaten on the final kick of the game when Turkiye substitute Kaan Ayhan smashed the ball into the net off a scramble in front of goal.
Bielsa says Uruguay face Spain 'final' with Lamine threat looming
GUADALAJARA, June 25 : Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said they are treating Friday's World Cup match against Spain as a final in order to get the win they need to be sure of a place in the round of 32.
Netherlands cruise past Tunisia to clinch top spot, set up Morocco clash
KANSAS CITY, Missouri: The Netherlands surged into the World Cup round of 32 as Group F winners with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Tunisia on a rain-soaked Thursday (Jun 25), setting up a first knockout-stage clash with Morocco in Monterrey on Monday.
Dutch ease past Tunisia 3-1 to finish top of Group F
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 25 : The Netherlands wrapped up top spot in World Cup Group F with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Tunisia on Thursday, capitalising on another error-strewn display from opponents whose calamitous tournament came to a fitting end.
Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden to finish second in Group F
DALLAS, June 25 : Japan held on to draw 1-1 with Sweden in their World Cup match on Thursday to finish runners-up in Group F and book a meeting in the knockout stage with five-times champions Brazil after an Anthony Elanga strike cancelled out Daizen Maeda's opener.