Uruguay coach Bielsa flummoxed by tally of two points rather than six
MIAMI, June 21 : Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa was left scratching his head on Sunday after ending up with draws in two World Cup games he thought his team should have won.
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Courageous Cape Verde stand tall as Uruguay's World Cup pedigree wilts
MIAMI, June 21 : As Cape Verde celebrated one more precious World Cup point against yet another former champion, the shock was not that they scored twice against Uruguay in a pulsating 2-2 draw but that they never looked surprised themselves.
Algeria's World Cup fate in their own hands, coach says
SANTA CLARA: Algeria have their fate in their own hands when they take on Jordan on Monday (Jun 22) in a high-stakes World Cup encounter in California, coach Vladimir Petkovic said, with both sides facing the possibility of early elimination.
Yamal-inspired Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia at World Cup
ATLANTA: Inspired by Lamine Yamal, Spain strolled to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H on Sunday (Jun 21), where Mikel Oyarzabal restored his reputation with two goals and Luis de la Fuente's side found their groove after an underwhelming World Cup opener.
Fans praise Japan's team spirit as Samurai Blue thrash Tunisia 4-0 and make World Cup history
MONTERREY, Mexico: Japan fans hailed their side's togetherness after an emphatic 4-0 victory over Tunisia which leaves them on the brink of making the World Cup round of 32.
Conchas for World Cup wins in Los Angeles give fans a yummy way to celebrate
LOS ANGELES, June 22 : With customers queued up and spilling onto the sidewalk at Cookieteria by Lovely, eager to grab fresh World Cup-themed conchas, baker Erika Lopez is worried about letting some down.
World Cup passion trumps Miami heat for Uruguay and Cape Verde fans
MIAMI, June 21 : Fans arriving for Sunday's World Cup clash between Uruguay and Cape Verde in Miami were greeted by sweltering heat, but supporters of both teams said their passion for football was enough to overcome the challenging conditions.
Beiranvand heroics help Iran hold 10-man Belgium to goalless draw
INGLEWOOD, California: Ten-man Belgium were left frustrated after being held to a 0-0 draw by a determined Iran in their World Cup Group G clash in Los Angeles on Sunday (Jun 22), failing to find a way past the stubborn Iranian defence.