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Carlo Ancelotti - Brazil strike confident tone ahead of Japan World Cup clash - arabnews.com - Italy - Scotland - Brazil - Usa - Japan - Morocco - Haiti

Brazil strike confident tone ahead of Japan World Cup clash

HOUSTON: A bullish Marquinhos warned Brazil were improving all the time ahead of their World Cup last-32 clash with a dangerous Japan side on Monday. Japan defeated Carlo Ancelotti’s men 3-2 at home in October in a friendly for a historic first victory over the South Americans. Coupled with a 1-0 win over England at Wembley, Japan came into the World Cup in North America as dark horses. Japan and Brazil meet in Houston with a place in the last 16 at stake, and Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos struck a confident tone. The 32-year-old, who was among several defenders missing from the friendly defeat, said they had taken lessons from that night. “I think that really was a learning experience for us,” he said. “Everything that we’ve been through in the last few years brought us to this point, to this present moment, in the World Cup, and everything is a learning experience. “It’s really a test, and our coach really saw what he needed to see.” He added: “I think since then, we have grown quite a bit. “We have changed a lot as a squad. “We have done a lot of adjustments and in the last few games I think we have grown as a team as well.” Marquinhos praised the experienced Italian Ancelotti, a serial winner at club level, for bringing stability and tactical nous. Brazil, chasing a record-extending sixth World Cup crown, were held 1-1 by Morocco in their opening game at the World Cup before beating Haiti and Scotland, both 3-0. They appear to be growing into the tournament, having faced a severe test against Morocco, and Marquinhos said: “There’s always a lot of pride playing for the national team. “But we were not coming together at first, (until) the adjustments that our coach made. “He’s an intelligent coach.

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Lionel Messi - Marco Materazzi - Cape Verde’s World Cup magic has Italy great Materazzi spellbound - arabnews.com - Spain - Italy - Argentina - county Miami - Cape Verde - Uruguay

Cape Verde’s World Cup magic has Italy great Materazzi spellbound

MIAMI: Italy’s 2006 World Cup hero Marco ‌Materazzi has been stunned by Cape Verde’s fairytale debut at the 2026 edition, calling the African nation the biggest surprise of the tournament. The Cape Verde islanders, one of the smallest nations ever to ​qualify for a World Cup, have enchanted fans with an unbeaten group stage run featuring three draws that saw them advance in second place behind former champions Spain and ahead of Uruguay. The team, led by inspirational goalkeeper Vozinha, have earned a dream match-up in last 32, with the African side set to play reigning champions Argentina in Miami on Friday. “Cape Verde is the big surprise at the moment. Now they have to play against the world champions,” Materazzi told Reuters. “So we will see. We are here ‌in Miami and ‌looking forward to watching the game. (They are the) underdog. ​But ‌in ⁠90 minutes ​in ⁠football, you never know what can happen.” The 52-year-old former defender was quick to acknowledge the mountain Cape Verde face against Lionel Messi’s Argentina, praising the 39-year-old great who continues to defy Father Time and tops the tournament’s scoring charts with six goals so far. “Argentina is much better than Cape Verde at the moment (and they have) one of the best ever players in history,” Materazzi added. “I love Messi when he plays and I’m looking forward to watching ⁠him in the game. (Playing at) 39 years old is not ‌easy and he is still one of the best.”

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Alphonso Davies - Stephen Eustaquio - Jesse Marsch - Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa - arabnews.com - Netherlands - Usa - Canada - South Africa - Morocco

Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa

LOS ANGELES, United States: Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16 for the first time in their history. With both sides making their first-ever appearance in the knockout phase, the game appeared to be heading for extra time, before Eustaquio broke South African hearts with a clinical hit from just outside the area. Canada — playing in Los Angeles despite being co-hosts, after failing to win their group — will now face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston in the last 16 on July 4, as South Africa’s World Cup adventure comes to an end. Before the game, coach Jesse Marsch had talked up the “X-factor” of Canada’s star Alphonso Davies, available again after a hamstring injury. But the Bayern Munich wing-back, who was yet to appear at this World Cup, remained glaringly absent from the starting line-up. Still, Canada began on the front foot, racking up chances against South Africa’s low block. In the 22nd minute, a pinpoint Eustaquio free-kick found Derek Cornelius wide open on the six-yard line. The Canada center-back utterly mistimed his headed effort. South Africa threatened sporadically on the counter.

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Egypt to assess Salah after he asked to be substituted, says coach - arabnews.com - Belgium - Australia - Egypt - Iran

Egypt to assess Salah after he asked to be substituted, says coach

SEATTLE: Egypt coach Hossam ‌Hassan said Mohamed Salah would be assessed after the captain asked to be substituted during Friday’s 1-1 World ​Cup draw with Iran, leaving his fitness uncertain ahead of the knockout phase Salah appeared visibly frustrated as he was replaced 12 minutes into the second half. Hassan said it was too early to determine the extent of the issue though it did not appear to be serious. “He ‌asked to ‌come off.

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Julen Lopetegui - Group stage brings joy and despair for Arab teams at World Cup - arabnews.com - Qatar - Spain - Argentina - Canada - Austria - Algeria - Egypt - Cape Verde - Morocco - Saudi Arabia - Jordan - Uruguay

Group stage brings joy and despair for Arab teams at World Cup

LONDON: Whatever happens at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the coming weeks, Arab football fans will have mixed memories of the group stage. Followers of Egypt, Algeria and Morocco will be happy at going through but for the other five on their way home, there will be regret, disappointment and, in some cases, surprise at what happened.

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Lionel Messi - Marcel Sabitzer - Marko Arnautovic - Arab teams at World Cup 2026: Algeria makes knockouts after 3-3 thriller, Jordan exits its debut tournament winless - arabnews.com - Spain - Switzerland - Brazil - Usa - Argentina - Austria - Algeria - Iran - Jordan

Arab teams at World Cup 2026: Algeria makes knockouts after 3-3 thriller, Jordan exits its debut tournament winless

KANSAS CITY: Algeria secured its place in the World Cup knockout rounds for the second time after battling back twice in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Austria on Saturday, with both teams advancing from Group J following a frantic finish that knocked Iran out of the tournament. Veteran forward Marko Arnautovic put the European side in front at Arrowhead Stadium but Rafik Belghali levelled shortly before half-time, benefiting from a huge slice of luck. Marcel Sabitzer restored Austria’s lead with a superb strike but minutes later Algeria were all-square again thanks to former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez. Both teams appeared to have settled for a mutually beneficial draw in the closing minutes but there was still time for some edge-of-the-seat drama. Mahrez netted again in the 93rd minute and then, in the final seconds Sasa Kalajdzic, just on as a substitute, headed home — sparking scenes of wild joy from the Austrian squad. The result means the two teams both finish Group J on four points behind Lionel Messi’s Argentina, who topped the section with nine points. Austria are in the World Cup knockout round for the first time since 1982 while Algeria have matched their performance at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Algeria will play Switzerland in the next round while Austria, who finished second in the group, will face European champions Spain. Meanwhile, Jordan’s first World Cup campaign ended without a point after a 3-1 defeat to defending champions Argentina on Saturday, with Lionel Messi coming off the bench to score once again as the South Americans completed a perfect sweep of Group J. Mousa Altamari, who entered the game at the start of the second half, scored in the 55th minute for Jordan.

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David Alaba - Marko Arnautovic - Algeria and Austria in dramatic draw as both reach World Cup knockout stages - arabnews.com - Germany - Argentina - Austria - Algeria - Iran - Jordan

Algeria and Austria in dramatic draw as both reach World Cup knockout stages

DUBAI: A barely believable 3-3 draw between Austria and Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City sent both teams to the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 as the second and third placed teams in Group J.

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Cristiano Ronaldo - Congo rally to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockouts - arabnews.com - Portugal - Uzbekistan - Cape Verde - Congo

Congo rally to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockouts

ATLANTA: Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan on Saturday night. The African nation was playing in soccer’s biggest tournament for only the second time in its history after a 52-year absence.

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