FIFA WORLD CUP

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Mohamed Salah fitness leaves Egypt waiting ahead of Australia World Cup clash

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has said he will make a late decision on whether Mohamed Salah starts Friday's FIFA World Cup last-32 meeting with Australia, insisting he will not take any risks with his captain's fitness.

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Spain march on as Mikel Oyarzabal fires Austria out of World Cup

Spain booked their place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an impressive 3-0 victory over Austria, extending their unbeaten run to 14 matches while maintaining their remarkable record of not conceding a goal in the tournament.

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Williams reveals meeting that sparked Bafana’s World Cup turnaround

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says a crucial team meeting held on the Monday after their 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their opening match proved to be the turning point in the team’s group-stage campaign.

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Roberto Martinez backs Portugal to rise vs Croatia in World Cup showdown

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez said his side were ready to begin what he described as a "second World Cup" as they prepared to face Croatia in the Round of 32 in Toronto on Thursday.

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England's spirit delights Harry Kane after DR Congo fightback

England captain Harry Kane hailed his side’s fighting spirit after they came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16.

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Breel Embolo eyes FIFA World Cup history as Switzerland prepare for Algeria test

Switzerland are aiming to take another step towards making FIFA World Cup history when they face Algeria in the Round of 32 on Thursday, with the added challenge of overcoming a coach who knows them inside out.

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