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Robertson hails Clarke's Scotland legacy as reign ends after World Cup exit
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 28 : Scotland captain Andy Robertson paid tribute to departing manager Steve Clarke on Sunday, thanking him for transforming the team's fortunes a day after the 62-year-old stepped down following the country's World Cup exit.
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.
Belgium ready for surprise opponents Senegal in last 32, Debast says
RENTON, Washington, June 28 : Belgium recovered from a slow start at the World Cup to top their group, though their dubious prize is a clash with Senegal in the Round of 32 on Wednesday and defender Zeno Debast said on Sunday they had not been expecting to face the African side.
Africa revel in World Cup success with nine teams into knockout round
ATLANTA, June 28 : Nine out of the 10 African teams at the World Cup advanced to the second round in a major breakthrough for the continent’s football that could lead to bigger representation at future tournaments.
Hong quits as South Korea boss after World Cup exit
June 28 : Hong Myung-bo resigned as head coach of South Korea on Sunday following the country's group-stage exit from the World Cup.
Argentina wary of 'tough' Cape Verde after cruising through group stage
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 28 : Argentina turned their attention to round-of-32 opponents Cape Verde after a dominant group stage, stressing the African side will pose a tough challenge despite suggestions their route to the later rounds could be straightforward.
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.