FIFA WORLD CUP

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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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Stale Solbakken backs Norway to challenge Brazil despite Carlo Ancelotti praise

Norway manager Stale Solbakken has insisted his team had nothing but respect for Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti ahead of their FIFA World Cup last-16 meeting, explaining that a viral dressing-room video was never intended to provoke the Italian.

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Spain boosted as Lamine Yamal returns for Austria World Cup clash

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Lamine Yamal, Victor Munoz and Yeremy Pino were all fit and available for Thursday's FIFA World Cup last-32 clash against Austria, giving his side a welcome lift ahead of the knockout stages.

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Mauricio Pochettino slams Folarin Balogun red card after USA beat Bosnia to reach World Cup last 16

Mauricio Pochettino was massively disappointed with the red card dished out to Folarin Balogun as the United States secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday.

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