'He kissed the badge': Roy Keane brings up Declan Rice's Ireland switch
Roy Keane was unimpressed with Gary Neville's comments about Declan Rice on a recent podcast as he brought up the Arsenal midfielder's time playing for the Republic of Ireland.
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Cannavaro says Uzbekistan must embrace World Cup debut against Colombia
MEXICO CITY, June 16 : Coach Fabio Cannavaro said Uzbekistan have nothing to lose when they make their World Cup debut against Colombia on Wednesday and urged his players to enjoy the biggest moment in the country's football history.
Martinez coy on future as he plots World Cup triumph for Portugal
HOUSTON, June 16 : Roberto Martinez did not deny reports that this is likely to be his last World Cup with Portugal as he prepares his side for their Group K opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston on Wednesday, but characterised it as 'old news'.
Iran say winger Torabi's US visa expired after one World Cup game
June 16 : The Iran Football Federation (FFIRI) said on Tuesday that winger Mehdi Torabi's visa had expired after a single visit to the United States for the team's World Cup opener in Los Angeles.
Cape Verde: What you need to know about the World Cup debutants who stunned Spain
SINGAPORE: Cape Verde has been thrust into the spotlight after holding European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw, with their veteran goalkeeper brought to tears after a player-of-the-match performance.
No fear for DR Congo against Ronaldo-led Portugal, coach says
HOUSTON, June 16 : The Democratic Republic of Congo will take risks, play without fear and look to catch a more fancied Portugal side off-guard in the African nation's first World Cup match in 52 years, coach Sebastien Desabre said on Tuesday.
Late starters DR Congo eager for World Cup opener with Portugal
HOUSTON, June 16 : Democratic Republic of Congo will be one of the last teams to start their World Cup campaign when they take on Portugal in their Group K opener in Houston on Wednesday, but it will be worth the wait for forward Yoane Wissa.
Iran's entertaining draw with New Zealand offers brief respite - ESPN
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Albeit for incredibly different reasons, Iran and New Zealand have had two of the most unusual buildups to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But on Monday evening, all of that was put aside for a soccer game at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) that just might have been the best game of the tournament so far, ending in a pulsating 2-2 draw.