Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off as Mexico beat Czechs
MEXICO CITY, June 24 : If Wednesday's World Cup match marked the last time Guillermo Ochoa appears in Mexico colours, the 40-year-old goalkeeper could not have wished for a better send-off.
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Coach Aguirre praises Mexico's character in overcoming Czechs 3-0
MEXICO CITY, June 24 : Mexico coach Javier Aguirre praised his team's mentality on Wednesday after they upped the tempo in the second half to secure a 3-0 victory against the Czech Republic in their final Group A match of the World Cup.
Coach Hong takes blame as South Korea's World Cup hopes fade
MONTERREY, Mexico: South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo took the blame for his team's limp 1-0 defeat to South Africa on Wednesday (Jun 24) that left their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.
FIRST TAKE | Bafana, the movie: LA-bound Broos and the Boys write script fit for Hollywood
Bafana Bafana wrote a script fit for Hollywood when they rose from a poor showing in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to make history by advancing to the knockout stage of the global showpiece for the first time. That’s fitting, as up next is a trip to Los Angeles where they will face Canada in the round of 32, writes Njabulo Ngidi.
Haiti boss disappointed in result but not in his players
ATLANTA, June 24 : Haiti manager Sebastien Migne was disappointed his side could not earn a first World Cup point for the country but was proud of how they battled against Morocco where they twice went ahead before conceding two late goals to lose 4-2 on Wednesday.
Haiti prove they belong on the World Cup stage and vow to return
ATLANTA, June 24 : Haiti were the first team to exit the World Cup and, despite another defeat in their final game on Wednesday, they served up a thriller in Atlanta, almost putting Morocco to the sword, and showed just why they deserve their place in the tournament.
Ivory Coast worthy of place in World Cup knockout phase, coach says
PHILADELPHIA, June 24 : Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae said on Wednesday his team showed in their first two matches at the World Cup that they are worthy of a place in the knockout phase for the first time, as they prepare for their Group E finale against Curacao.
Lopetegui stresses the positives after Qatar knocked out of World Cup
SEATTLE, June 24 : Qatar were knocked out of the World Cup after defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, but coach Julen Lopetegui said his players should be proud of their progress, having won their first point at the finals.