FIFA WORLD CUP

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Ronald Koeman: Morocco will be Netherlands' 'biggest challenge' in World Cup knockouts

Ronald Koeman believes the Netherlands are facing their biggest challenge of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far when they take on Morocco in the round of 32, despite an impressive group-stage campaign.

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Rayners credits dressing room harmony for historic World Cup run

Bafana Bafana striker Iqraam Rayners says the absence of big egos in South Africa's dressing room has been key to their historic run to the FIFA World Cup round of 32.

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Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe targets more World Cup history after reaching knockout stage

Ivory Coast created a new chapter in their football history after defeating Curacao 2-0 to secure a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time.

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Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae disappointed by Bastian Schweinsteiger remarks

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae admits he was disappointed by comments made by former Germany international Bastian Schweinsteiger when questioned about the African teams at the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

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Beccacece hails Ecuador's victory over Germany to reach World Cup knockout stage

Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece has hailed his team's "historic" achievement after they produced their greatest FIFA World Cup result by defeating Germany 2-1 and securing a place in the knockout stage.

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Julian Nagelsmann slams Germany's 'tactical suicide' after Ecuador World Cup shock

Germany and Ecuador both secured places in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite Ecuador fighting back to claim a memorable 2-1 victory in their final Group E match on Thursday.

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