Atlanta, July 2 (IANS) Anthony Gordon has revealed that Harry Kane urged his team-mates to enjoy the moment when he brought the England squad together for a post-match huddle after the 2-1 win over DR Congo in the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes as the Three Lions came from behind to reach the last 16, where they will face Mexico. For the first time in their history, England won a World Cup match after trailing at half-time. In nine previous inst…
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New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia believes Portugal remain genuine contenders for the FIFA World Cup 2026 title despite an inconsistent group-stage campaign and backed Roberto Martinez’s side to overcome Croatia in their blockbuster Round of 32 clash. Portugal and Croatia will meet in Toronto in a heavyweight knockout fixture that could mark the final FIFA World Cup appearance for two of football’s greatest modern icons, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric. Both ar…
Atlanta, July 2 (IANS) Harry Kane said England’s 2-1 win over DR Congo after coming from a goal down is ‘one of his favourites in an England shirt now’, while crediting the team’s patience for saving a historic upset at the FIFA World Cup 2026. England staged a second-half fightback at Atlanta Stadium, with Kane scoring twice in 11 minutes to overturn Brian Cipenga’s early strike and set up a last 16 tie with Mexico. He headed home from close range to level the tie in the 75th minute before …
New York, June 30 (IANS) England head coach Thomas Tuchel is expected to make a few changes to his starting XI as the Group L winners prepare to face DR Congo in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.England sealed top spot in the group with a 2-0 win over Panama after being held to a goalless draw by Ghana, but questions remain over their ability to break down organised defensive teams.Against Panama, it took two moments of brilliance from Jude Bellingham to secure the victory. The midfiel…
Atlanta, June 30 (IANS) England’s FIFA World Cup campaign enters the knockout phase with a round-of-32 meeting against DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium, where Thomas Tuchel’s side will look to justify their status as one of the tournament favourites. While the Three Lions topped Group L without defeat, their performances have left room for improvement as the pressure intensifies. A controlled 2-0 victory over Panama in the final group match secured first place, with Harry Kane becoming England’s all-…
Atlanta, June 27 (IANS) History beckons for both DR Congo and Uzbekistan as they meet in their final Group K fixture at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, with a place in the Round of 32 still within reach. DR Congo head into the contest in the stronger position after collecting a valuable point against Portugal before pushing Colombia all the way in a narrow defeat. Those performances have left Sébastien Desabre’s side well placed to qualify as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams, …
Houston, June 23 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name in the history books by becoming the first footballer to score in six different FIFA World Cup editions after finding the net in Portugal’s Group K clash against Uzbekistan at the Houston Stadium in Houston on Tuesday.The 41-year-old Portugal captain reached the landmark just six minutes into the contest, putting his side ahead with a trademark close-range finish. The goal came after Joao Cancelo surged down the right wing and delivered a…
Guadalajara, June 23 (IANS) Colombia will have the opportunity to book an early place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage when they face DR Congo in a Group K encounter on Wednesday. While Los Cafeteros opened their campaign with an impressive victory, the African side arrives full of confidence after producing one of the biggest surprises of the opening round.Néstor Lorenzo’s men made a commanding start by defeating tournament debutants Uzbekistan 3-1, putting themselves in a strong position …
New York, June 20 (IANS) Portugal defender Ruben Dias has given a vote of confidence to Cristiano Ronaldo as the team begins preparing for its second Group K match in the World Cup.Ronaldo was singled out for criticism on the day he became the oldest outfield player to start a game in World Cup history in his side’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo, after a display in which he touched the ball just 25 times while playing the entire game, while also failing to manage a shot on target, give an assist to …
Mexico City, June 18 (IANS) Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo admitted his side fell short of their best level despite securing a convincing 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their opening Group K match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.Goals from Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz, and Jaminton Campaz helped Colombia begin their campaign on a winning note at the Mexico City Stadium on Wednesday. The result moved the South American side to the top of Group K ahead of their second match against DR Congo next week.De…