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All Whites fall to Japan in hard-fought Kirin Cup final in front of 60,000
AFP · yesterday
Japan ramped up their preparations for next year's Asian Cup with a 2-1 win over New Zealand on Monday in the final of a four-team friendly football tournament in Tokyo.
Black Princesses eliminated from U-20 World Cup after heavy defeat to France
Owuraku Ampofo · 3 weeks ago
Ghana’s Black Princesses have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after suffering a 4-0 defeat to France in their final Group C game.
Newly appointed Mexico head coach Rafael Marquez hopes to take nation to new heights
Reuters · 3 weeks ago
Mexico's new manager Rafael Marquez said on Thursday he has another opportunity to take the national team beyond the World Cup last-16 barrier that frustrated him throughout a playing career spanning five tournaments.
Charles Sampson praises Black Princesses' character after South Korea win
Owuraku Ampofo · 3 weeks ago
Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has praised the character of his team after Ghana bounced back from their opening-day defeat to beat South Korea 3-1 at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Coach Sampson demands stronger response after Black Princesses lose to Ecuador
Owuraku Ampofo · 4 weeks ago
Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has called for a stronger response from his players after Ghana suffered a 3-0 defeat to Ecuador in their opening game of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.
England ready to persevere in tough Mexico environment ahead of match
Reuters · 3 months ago
England are not shying away from the formidable task awaiting them at the Azteca Stadium, saying they welcome the challenges posed by altitude, a hostile atmosphere and the high stakes of a World Cup last-16 showdown against hosts Mexico.
Mexican president Sheinbaum urges fans to celebrate responsibly following fatal accidents
Reuters · 3 months ago
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday urged fans to avoid heavy drinking and steer clear of packed gathering spots if the national team beats England on Sunday in the World Cup round of 16, after celebrations following Mexico's last victory left at least four people dead in the capital.
Former manager Queiroz standing between Colombia and the Round of 16
Reuters · 3 months ago
Colombia will look to build on one of the strongest group-stage campaigns at the World Cup when they face Ghana in the round of 32 on Friday, but standing in their way is a familiar face in their former coach Carlos Queiroz.
Ecuador head coach Sebastian Beccacece bids emotional farewell after World Cup exit
Reuters · 3 months ago
Sebastian Beccacece bid a heartfelt farewell as Ecuador coach following their 2-0 defeat by Mexico in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday, saying he would have liked to continue in the role but that he had failed to deliver on his promises.
Star striker Erling Haaland says Norway's chances against Brazil are 'very slim'
Svend Bertil Fra · 3 months ago
Norway's star striker, Erling Braut Haaland, who scored the winning goal in the 2-1 win against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, says that the Scandinavians only have a very slim chance of making an upset against Brazil when the two countries clash in the Round of 16 at the World Cup.
Javier Aguirre says connection with fans 'driving force' behind Mexico World Cup success
Reuters · 3 months ago
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said it was the players' connection with the fans that was driving their push to succeed at the World Cup, after the co-hosts qualified for the round of 16 on Tuesday.
Mexico hold off Ecuador after strong first half to record first knockout win in 40 years
Ben Sully · 3 months ago
Mexico made the iconic Estadio Azteca home once again as they extended their unbeaten 2026 FIFA World Cup run at the venue to 10 matches with an impressive 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the Round of 32, representing their first knockout win since beating Bulgaria in the last 16 in 1986.
Ecuador's Beccacece brushes off travel delays & underdog tag ahead of Mexico clash
Reuters · 3 months ago
Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece dismissed concerns over travel fatigue and his team's underdog status on Monday ahead of their World Cup round of 32 match against co-hosts Mexico.
Javier Aguirre claims Mexico need to be perfect ahead of Ecuador match
Reuters · 3 months ago
Javier Aguirre says his Mexico side will need an almost perfect performance to keep their World Cup run alive when they face Ecuador at the Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, where the co-hosts hope home support can again become their 12th man.
Ecuador president declares national holiday after World Cup progression
Reuters · 3 months ago
Ecuador President Daniel Noboa declared Friday a national holiday after the country's football team reached the knockout phase of the World Cup with a shock 2-1 win over Germany.
USA to face Bosnia & Herzegovina in World Cup Round of 32
Aaron Murphy · 3 months ago
Bosnia & Herzegovina confirmed their third-place finish in Group B with their 3-1 win over last-placed Qatar on Thursday afternoon, setting up a clash with the co-hosts in Santa Clara.
Germany coach Nagelsmann thinks team committed 'tactical suicide' in loss to Ecuador
AFP · 3 months ago
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side, who had already qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup, had committed "tactical suicide" after Ecuador came from behind to beat the Germans 2-1 on Thursday.
Pepe double propels Ivory Coast to maiden Round of 32 appearance
James Roberts · 3 months ago
Nicolas Pépé’s double sent Ivory Coast into the FIFA World Cup (WC) knockout phase for the first time, as the Elephants’ 2-0 victory over Curaçao in Philadelphia sealed second place in Group E and eliminated the WC debutants.
Ecuador battle to famous win over Germany to snatch spot in World Cup knockout stages
James Hilsum · 3 months ago
Ecuador sealed qualification for the round of 32 as one of the best third-place teams courtesy of a superb 2-1 victory over Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC), ending a nine-match winless run against European opposition in the process.
Rudiger set for more gametime but Germany to limit changes against Ecuador
Reuters · 3 months ago
Germany's "bogeyman" Antonio Rudiger will be ready for more playing time as coach Julian Nagelsmann plans a few tweaks to the starting lineup when the team go for three wins in their final World Cup Group E match against Ecuador on Thursday.
