New Zealand match offers historic chance for Egyptian football, former captains say
CAIRO: Egypt’s upcoming World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand presents a golden opportunity to make history, according to former team captains.
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Japan's firepower comes to the fore as Ueda bags a double at World Cup
MONTERREY, Mexico, June 21 : Japan were without injured playmaker Takefusa Kubo for Saturday's World Cup match against Tunisia, but their fluent attack hardly missed a beat with Ayase Ueda scoring twice and setting up another in a crushing 4-0 win.
Curacao keeper Room shines in historic World Cup draw with Ecuador
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Coach says Iran still being treated poorly by US at World Cup ahead of second match
INGLEWOOD: Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says that although his team is still being treated unfairly by the host US at the World Cup through travel restrictions and visa refusals, he is optimistic FIFA will persuade the Americans to lessen some of those strictures next week. “I am very glad that the Iranian nation is behind us,” Ghalenoei said through an interpreter. “Our martyrs in Iran, we play for them. But I know that this kind of behavior has hurt our people.
Ivory Coast coach Faé slams Germany's 'lack of fair play' - ESPN
TORONTO — Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé criticized what he said was a lack of fair play from Germany during his team's 2-1 World Cup defeat on Saturday at BMO Field.
Saudi hopes of shock against Spain will be boosted without Yamal and Williams
ATLANTA, June 20 : Saudi Arabia's chances of pulling off a surprise result against Spain at the World Cup on Sunday depend heavily on whether Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams line up for the opponents, coach Georgios Donis said on the eve of the game.
Coach Hassan denies Salah rift as Egypt eye historic World Cup win
VANCOUVER, June 20 : Egypt coach Hossam Hassan dismissed talk of unrest involving talisman Mohamed Salah, insisting there were no issues within the squad as they prepare to face New Zealand in their crucial World Cup Group G match at BC Place on Sunday.
Undav fires Germany to 2-1 win over Ivory Coast and place in the World Cup last 32
TORONTO: Deniz Undav scored two goals off the bench as Germany pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in their World Cup Group E match on Saturday (Jun 20), securing their place in the knockout stage for the first time since they won the title in 2014.