Miami, June 28 (IANS) Colombia earned top spot in Group K as they played out a goalless draw with Portugal here at Miami Stadium, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s team having to settle for second. In the round of 32, the Portuguese will play Croatia in Toronto on Friday, while Colombia will take on Ghana in Kansas City one day later.The tone was set in the very first minute, as Luis Diaz’s deflected shot was headed just over the bar by Jhon Cordoba. He had the game’s next chance as well, brushing off Br…
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Philadelphia, June 28 (IANS) Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic were the goalscoring heroes as Croatia beat Ghana here at Philadelphia Stadium to leapfrog the already-qualified Black Stars into second spot in Group L. Croatia finished as runners-up and now meet the Group K runners-up in the Round of 32 in Toronto on July 3 (IST). Ghana have finished third and progressed as one of the best third-placed sides.Croatia could have qualified as one of the best third-placed teams by playing out a draw, but …
Philadelphia, June 27 (IANS) Croatia and Ghana head into their final Group L fixture on Saturday with qualification for the Round of 32 firmly within reach, making Philadelphia the stage for one of the group’s most important encounters.After beginning their campaign with a defeat to England, Croatia responded in ideal fashion by edging Panama 1-0. The victory revived Zlatko Dalić’s side’s hopes, and another three points would guarantee their place in the knockout rounds. Even a draw could prove…
New York, June 27 (IANS) England manager Thomas Tuchel has defended his decision to take only three recognised full-backs to the FIFA World Cup after confirming Reece James will miss Saturday’s final Group L clash against Panama because of a hamstring injury.James was assessed following England’s goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday and has stayed at the team’s Kansas City base rather than travel to New Jersey for the Panama match. But Tuchel is still hopeful the Chelsea defender will be fit for …
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Former Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC head coach Ashley Westwood has tipped Spain to overcome Uruguay in one of the most anticipated knockout clashes of the FIFA World Cup, while describing teenage sensation Lamine Yamal as a “special talent” destined for greatness.Westwood said Spain’s ability to control possession and dictate games gives them an advantage, even though Uruguay is known for its fighting spirit.”Spain will have the edge because they control possessi…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo made a strong comeback from the poor start in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and scored two crucial goals against Uzbekistan. The Portugal captain made history by becoming the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups when he found the net against Uzbekistan at the 2026 tournament.While many celebrated the remarkable milestone, others were quick to dismiss it, arguing that the goal came against a lower-ranked opponent.But does that ‘weak oppositi…
Foxborough, June 24 (IANS) Coach Carlos Queiroz insisted Ghana’s work is far from finished despite a valuable 0-0 draw with England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 game, saying his team is on its way to the main goal of reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage. Ghana and England played out a tense 0-0 draw at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, leaving World Cup Group L finely balanced as both sides moved to four points from two games.“We have not won anything yet. We’re just on our way to reaching th…
Foxborough, June 24 (IANS) England midfielder Jude Bellingham described the goalless draw with Ghana as “very frustrating” but urged calm after his side’s second World Cup Group L match here Wednesday. Both England and Ghana will enter their final group match on June 28 with four points apiece following the draw at Boston Stadium.”It’s very frustrating,” said Bellingham. “It feels like we’ve got that ‘second-game fever’ again. In most tournaments I’ve played, it’s been the same: a decent perform…
Foxborough, June 24 (IANS) Harry Captain Kane is confident England will top their FIFA World Cup 2026 group despite being held to a draw by Ghana and also gave credit to the opposition, who defended well throughout and made it tough for his team to find space in the final third.England were unable to break down Ghana, whose excellent defensive display frustrated the European side. There were chances at both ends but ultimately no breakthrough.The result ensures England and Ghana will enter the f…
Foxborough, June 24 (IANS) An inspired defensive display ensured Ghana earned a goalless draw with England at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match on Wednesday. England were unable to break down Ghana, whose excellent defensive display frustrated the European side. There were chances at both ends but ultimately no breakthrough. The result ensures England and Ghana will enter the final matchday of Group L in the top two. A point from their final matches against Panama and Croatia, respectively, …