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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Heavy defeat reflects Japan's dominance, says Tunisia coach Renard
MONTERREY, Mexico June 20 : Tunisia coach Herve Renard said his team's 4-0 defeat by Japan at the World Cup in Monterrey on Saturday was painful, but reflected the dominance of the Asian side. Tunisia's second straight loss in Group F eliminated them from the tournament.
Brobbey, Gakpo double delight as slick Netherlands dismantle Sweden 5-1
HOUSTON: An early double from Brian Brobbey, two more in the second half for Cody Gakpo and a late goal from Crysencio Summerville helped the Netherlands cruise to an impressive 5-1 win over Sweden at the World Cup on Saturday (Jun 20).
Japan coach Moriyasu praises Kamada after standout performance in new role
MONTERREY, Mexico, June 20 : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu was delighted with the performance of his side after their 4-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday in Monterrey. Japan were dominant throughout despite the absence of injured playmaker Takefusa Kubo.
Curacao keeper Room shines in historic World Cup draw with Ecuador
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'They fought like lions': Advocaat proud after Curacao earn first World Cup point
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 20 : As Curacao's players celebrated their first ever World Cup point after a 0-0 draw with Ecuador on Saturday, coach Dick Advocaat's thoughts went to the streets, bars and homes of the tiny Caribbean island where a nation of 156,000 was rejoicing.
Ecuador coach says World Cup hopes 'not over yet' after shock Curacao draw
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 20 : Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece insisted "it is not over yet" after his side's World Cup hopes were left hanging by a thread after a shock 0-0 draw with Curacao, whose goalkeeper Eloy Room gave a historic 15-save performance to deny the South Americans.
Fifteen saves, one point: Room leads Curacao to World Cup history
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 20 : Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room needed two minutes to make one of the World Cup's most impressive saves so far, stopping Ecuador forward Enner Valencia from close range and setting the tone for a career-defining performance that created history on Saturday.