England’s Ollie Watkins ready to make World Cup impact off the bench
England striker Ollie Watkins knows his World Cup moment could be just around the corner.
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Solbakken dismisses near-certain forecast for Norway’s World Cup knockout hopes
VANCOUVER, CANADA, June 21 : Norway coach Stale Solbakken is taking a skeptical view of a mathematical model that put his team's World Cup knockout round chances at a near-certain 99 per cent following their emphatic 4-1 opening win over Iraq.
Saudi Arabia lacked necessary strength to implement their defensive plan
ATLANTA, June 21 : Saudi Arabia's defensive strategy fell apart as Spain dismantled their low block with ruthless efficiency, leaving coach Georgios Donis lamenting his team's lack of steel around their penalty area after Sunday's 4-0 World Cup defeat.
Yamal-inspired Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia
ATLANTA, June 21 : Inspired by Lamine Yamal, Spain strolled to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H on Sunday, where Mikel Oyarzabal restored his reputation with two goals and Luis de la Fuente's side found their groove after an underwhelming World Cup opener.
Portugal's Conceicao eyes different World Cup story than father's 2002 exit
MIAMI, June 21 : Francisco Conceicao hopes to rewrite family history when Portugal face World Cup debutants Uzbekistan in their second group game on Tuesday, 24 years after his father Sergio's tournament ended in group-stage disappointment.
Spain's Yamal says the best is yet to come
MADRID: Spain's teenage winger Lamine Yamal says he has plenty of improvement left in his fledgling career with fans not yet having seen the best.
How European teams are trying to beat the World Cup heat - ESPN
The heat hits immediately. You think you know what's coming, but it's still a shock to the system. Sweat appears almost instantly. The first deep breath is like sucking in hot air that feels like it's being pumped out of a hair dryer.
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.