Houston, July 3 (IANS) Co-hosts Canada will clash with 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in the first round of 16 clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Houston stadium on Saturday. Canada are coming to the contest after registering a thrilling 1-0 win against South Africa in the round of 32 clash. They finished second in the group stage with an opening draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina followed by a resounding victory over Qatar.Morocco’s road to the Round of 16 has been challenging, with five-time w…
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Houston, June 30 (IANS) Gabriel Martinelli scored the winner in the final minute of the stoppage time as five-time champions Brazil overcame a fighting Japan for a last-gasp 2-1 win and advance to the pre-quarterfinals with a thrilling comeback in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Houston Stadium in Houston on Monday.The Round of 32 clash looked set for extra time as both teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time and the start of six minutes of added time. But Martinelli had other ideas as …
Houston, June 22 (IANS) Portugal face a must-win assignment when they meet Uzbekistan in their second Group K fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with both teams eager to breathe new life into their campaigns. The clash at Houston Stadium in Texas carries significant weight, particularly for Portugal, who cannot afford another slip if they are to remain in control of their path to the knockout stages.Roberto Martínez’s men endured a frustrating start to the tournament after being held to a 1-1 …
Houston, June 19 (IANS) The Netherlands will clash with table toppers Sweden in an exciting clash in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Houston Stadium on Saturday.The Netherlands entered the tournament as Group F favourites and were close to securing the three points and getting a good start, but their chances were ruined by Japan’s Daichi Kamada, who netted a header in the 88th minute to help the Asian side draw the match 2-2. The Netherlands would look to make a good comeback and come …