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World Cup group stage thrilled even without the jeopardy

For a World Cup group stage that was supposed to be without much jeopardy, it sure ended with drama. Sasa Kalajdzic's 96th-minute equaliser, just moments after Algeria had gone ahead, salvaged a 3-3 draw for Austria and their place in the knockouts.

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Iran needed help to save their ‘disaster’ World Cup. Instead they got more heartbreak

Team Melli’s agonizing exit after other results failed to break their way is a moment of anguish that rises to the top of a football history full of themMehdi Taremi lay on the ground at Seattle Stadium staring at the heavens, devastated. The Iran team he captains had just finish

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Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw

The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?

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Morocco and the Netherlands look to move mountains in Monterrey matchup

Two teams with plenty of connections meet in a ‘clash of titans’ at one of the World Cup’s most picturesque venues Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi had just been asked what would inspire his players to justify the feverish expectation hanging over them. Would they turn to the examp

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Germany beaten on penalties as Paraguay reach last 16

Four-time winners Germany are knocked out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

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Morocco beat Netherlands in dramatic penalty shoot-out

Morocco secured their spot in the World Cup last 16 after beating Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw in Monterrey, Mexico.

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‘I’d do it again’: Ronald Koeman defiant in defeat after the Netherlands sent home

Dutch coach to ‘reflect on future’ after shootout lossMohamed Ouahbi says Morocco can be ‘unstoppable’An embattled Ronald Koeman said he will consider his future as manager of the Netherlands after they were eliminated from the World Cup by Morocco.The Netherlands tumbled out on

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How DR Congo’s football team became a rare source of national unity

Historic run to the last 32 and a match against England have left proud fans back home dancing late into the nightThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had not been at a World Cup finals tournament for 52 years – but they are making up for lost time in North America. After a

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Erling Haaland fires Norway into last 16 with dramatic winner against Côte d’Ivoire

Decision vindicated. The Norway coach, Ståle Solbakken, had taken a major gamble in resting almost his entire side in the final group game against France, drawing stiff criticism, not least from those who had paid hundreds of dollars to witness a showdown between Erling Haaland a

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Northampton & Bath handed tough Champions Cup assignments

Northampton and Bath will compete for points in the same tough Champions Cup pool next season, having been drawn alongside the Pretoria-based Bulls and Top 14 runners-up Montpellier, while Leicester will face Leinster, Bristol against Bordeaux-Begles, and Saracens and Exeter are

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Spain v Austria: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 12pm local/3pm EDT/8pm BST/5am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | The full draw | Golden BootSpain make two changes to the team that beat Uruguay 1-0 in their final group game: Dani Olmo and Pedro Porro replace Mikel Merino and Marcos Llorente.Austria bring in

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Azteca avengers? England return to scene of infamous Maradona handball

Mexico have a formidable record in their iconic stadium but for many it will always be associated with one playerAs soon as the World Cup draw was completed in Washington DC last December, the date went into the diary, circled in bold by every England fan that hoped to travel, an

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