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The French Open will stage a women's match in its night session on Monday for the first time in three years.
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Ghana name World Cup squad after injuries force delay
CARDIFF, June 1 : Ghana finally announced their World Cup squad late on Monday after coach Carlos Queiroz was forced to juggle last-minute injury concerns before finalising his 26-man selection.
Ghana delay naming World Cup squad
CARDIFF, June 1 : Ghana plan to announce their World Cup squad on Tuesday, among the last countries to do so as they juggle last-minute injury concerns before finalising their 26-man selection, officials said on Monday.
Donis trims Saudi Arabia’s World Cup squad, but debate over omissions continues
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s 26-man squad has finally been confirmed ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but head coach Georgios Donis’ choices have done little to ease concerns among fans ahead of a tough group featuring former world champions Spain and Uruguay.
Iraq name experienced World Cup squad with Hussein spearheading attack
June 1 : Iraq head coach Graham Arnold named his final 26-man World Cup squad on Monday, relying heavily on the core group of players who secured qualification through the intercontinental playoffs.
Turkey's new generation eyes World Cup impact after 24-year absence
ISTANBUL, June 1 : Turkey return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years buoyed up by gifted young players - including Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler - and by memories of their run to the 2002 semi-finals, but doubts over consistency and big-match temperament persist.
Haiti end 52-year World Cup wait and aim to lift nation in turmoil
LOS ANGELES, June 1 : Haiti return to the World Cup after a 52-year absence, having played all their qualifiers at neutral grounds due to gang violence at home and facing long odds in a group featuring five-times champions Brazil, Morocco and Scotland.
Physical Czechs will look to win ugly to qualify from Group A
PRAGUE, June 1 : Lacking the kind of big-name stars who led the Czech Republic at their last World Cup appearance in 2006, this time around the team will rely on winning ugly with combative, physical play aimed at grinding out results against more technical opponents.
Australia coach says 'fearless' Socceroos ready for World Cup
MELBOURNE, June 1 : Australia coach Tony Popovic said his young World Cup squad is better than the Socceroos' 2022 line-up and should have high expectations heading into the tournament in North America.