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Japan to face World Cup vanquishers at November friendly tournament in Singapore
AFP · 3 weeks ago
Japan will get a chance to avenge their heart-breaking World Cup defeat to Brazil when they take part in a four-team international tournament in Singapore in November, organisers said Thursday.
Paraguay international Diego Gomez signs new five-year Brighton deal
AFP · one month ago
Paraguay international Diego Gomez has signed a new five-year deal with Premier League side Brighton.
Mauricio Pochettino to lead USA into 2030 World Cup after signing new contract
Reuters · one month ago
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to lead the men's team through the 2030 World Cup, U.S. Soccer said on Monday, after taking them to the last 16 at this year's finals
Spain top new FIFA World Ranking, Norway biggest risers as top 10 reshuffles
Paul Winters · 2 months ago
Newly crowned world champions Spain top the latest FIFA World Ranking, released on Monday.
Norwegian goalkeeper ran 6.7 km against Brazil: 'Hard to explain', says player manager
Flashscore · 2 months ago
Norwegian goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, who potentially played the game of his life in the Round of 16 against Brazil, ran no less than approximately 6.7 km against the South Americans, according to FIFA records. "The fact that he ran that far is quite difficult to explain", says the player-manager of the Norwegian national team, Brede Hangeland, to nrk.no
France stronger for physical Paraguay test, insists assistant coach Guy Stephan
Reuters · 2 months ago
Assistant coach Guy Stephan said France would be stronger for the physical test they faced against Paraguay and were preparing for a very different challenge when they take on Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday.
'Despicable woman': Kylian Mbappe hits back at Paraguayan senator's racist tirade
Reuters · 2 months ago
France striker Kylian Mbappe hit back at a Paraguayan senator, describing her as a "despicable woman" on Monday after she launched a racist attack on him following Paraguay's elimination from the World Cup.
'This group can get better and better': Popovic excited for Asian Cup and beyond
Reuters · 2 months ago
Australia will feel their departure from the World Cup was premature after Friday's heart-wrenching penalty shootout loss to Egypt, but head home with hopes of a promising future with all the young talent that emerged during the tournament.
No hard feelings for Beach after controversial shootout substitution
Reuters · 2 months ago
Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach said he has no issues with the decision to replace him for the ill-fated penalty shootout against Egypt at the World Cup amid criticism of coach Tony Popovic's tactics.
'Bleeding' Alfaro unsure if he will continue as Paraguay manager
Reuters · 2 months ago
After Paraguay were knocked out of the World Cup 1-0 by France following a penalty awarded after a VAR review, Albirroja manager Gustavo Alfaro said he could not criticise the decision of Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev.
'We know how to play the dirty game too': Mbappe on countering Paraguay
AFP · 2 months ago
France captain Kylian Mbappe said his side were happy to do whatever it takes to advance in the World Cup after they battled through a bad-tempered last-16 tie with Paraguay to win 1-0 on Saturday.
Deschamps expected Paraguay to 'chop down' star striker Mbappe
Reuters · 2 months ago
France coach Didier Deschamps said he feared Kylian Mbappe would be "chopped down" as Paraguay turned their World Cup last-16 tie into a bruising battle, with Les Bleus eventually clawing their way into the quarter-finals with a 1-0 win on Saturday.
France see off Paraguay in intense match to quality for quarter-finals
Andrew Pickering · 2 months ago
A Kylian Mbappe penalty was enough to edge France past a dogged and wily Paraguay side at the Lincoln Financial Field, setting up a tantalising FIFA World Cup (WC) quarter-final tie against Morocco.
World Cup LIVE: Canada and Morocco to get round of 16 underway in Houston
Flashscore · 2 months ago
We're down to the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup, and first up in the battle to reach the quarter-finals, hosts Canada will take on Morocco before tournament favourites France go up against Paraguay.
'Aggressiveness doesn't win a match', says France's Deschamps ahead of Paraguay clash
Anna Carreau, Pa · 2 months ago
In a press conference, France coach Didier Deschamps reminded everyone that Paraguay is a "good team" and that they didn't beat Germany just because of their aggressiveness, ahead of the round of 16 match between France and Paraguay on Saturday.
Role of World Cup favourites 'doesn't pressure us', France's Doue admits
Anna Carreau, Pa · 2 months ago
France forward Desire Doue said during Friday's press conference that the role of title favourites does not make the team feel any additional pressure ahead of their round-of-16 match against Paraguay.
Gustavo Alfaro: The mastermind behind a fearless Paraguay ready to challenge France
Antonio Moschell · 2 months ago
After "shaking the tree to clear away the cobwebs and wait for it to bloom," Gustavo Alfaro has revolutionised Paraguay. And his joy after the victory over Germany is shared by an entire nation that now dreams of an upset against one of the World Cup favourites.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann set to step down after World Cup exit, reports Bild
Reuters · 2 months ago
undefined Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will step down following the team's early exit at the World Cup, the Bild newspaper reported on Friday, saying the 38-year-old had agreed to leave following talks with senior German soccer officials.
Popovic insists Australia prepared for Egypt challenge with or without Salah
Fabio Russomando · 2 months ago
Australia is playing for a spot in the round of 16 against Egypt, with uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah's condition. Coach Tony Popovic assures that his team is ready for any scenario and approaches the match with great confidence: "We deserve to be here, and we want to prove our worth once again on the world stage."
France's liquid attack can break down defensive Paraguay, says Bradley Barcola
Reuters · 2 months ago
France are aware they will need to break through a compact defence when they meet Paraguay in their World Cup last-16 match on Saturday, but they can do it with their attacking trio enjoying their football at the tournament, France forward Bradley Barcola said on Thursday.
