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.
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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.
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.