Vancouver, July 7 (IANS) Switzerland and Colombia will look to maintain their unbeaten records and secure a place in the quarterfinals when they clash in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match at BC Place in Vancouver on Wednesday (IST).Belief is growing in the Switzerland camp after they followed up their Group B-topping campaign with an impressive 2-0 win over Algeria in the Round of 32. Switzerland, who have played in the quarterfinals in 1934, 1938, and 1954, have often struggled fo…
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New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Team India defender Sandesh Jhingan believes Argentina’s defensive foundations remain intact despite conceding twice in their Round of 32 clash against Cabo Verde, backing the reigning world champions to produce a much-improved display against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Argentina survived a scare to progress after a hard-fought win over Cabo Verde, prompting questions over their defence. However, Jhingan, who is part of Zee5 FIFA World Cup 2026 expert panel…
Kansas City, July 3 (IANS) Unbeaten Colombia will take on Ghana for the first time on the world stage as the rivals contest the last of the Round of 32 ties at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday, with an aim of reaching the Round of 16.As winners of Group K, Colombia are unbeaten so far at the FIFA World Cup 2026, having defeated Uzbekistan and Congo DR and drawn with Portugal and their aim now is to reach the Round of 16 for the fourth time.As for Ghana, they will arrive in Kansas City on the back…
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…
Guadalajara (IANS) Colombia have punched their ticket to the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a game to spare after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Congo in Group K here at the Guadalajara Stadium on Wednesday. Daniel Munoz’s second-half goal broke Lionel Mpasi’s resistance as Colombia made it two wins from two in Group K to progress. Colombia next take on Portugal in one of the matches of the group stage; Congo, meanwhile, could still advance if they beat Uzbekistan and results elsewh…
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…
Bogota, June 2 (IANS) Colombia continued its preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a convincing 3-1 victory over Costa Rica in an international friendly at El Campin Stadium on Tuesday. Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz was the star of the evening, scoring one goal and providing an assist as Colombia produced an impressive performance in front of their home fans ahead of the tournament, which begins on June 11.Defender Davinson Sanchez gave Colombia an early advantage when he rose highest t…