New York, June 30 (IANS) Sweden coach Graham Potter has urged his team to play their best game ever as they face the two-time champions, France, in a crucial round-of-32 clash at the New York-New Jersey stadium on Wednesday (IST). Sweden advanced as one of the best third-placed teams after a mixed group campaign, which began with a 5-1 victory over Tunisia. However, the team then fell by the same scoreline against the Netherlands before drawing 1-1 with Japan in its final group match.”Against th…
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New Jersey, June 30 (IANS) France enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 with growing momentum and the weight of expectation firmly behind them as they prepare to face Sweden at the New Jersey Stadium, the venue that will also host next month’s final. Having negotiated one of the tournament’s most competitive groups without dropping a point, Didier Deschamps’ side now begins the knockout phase looking every bit like a genuine title contender.Their campaign has gathered pace with each outing. …
New Jersey, June 27 (IANS) England will look to book their place in the Round of 32 as Group L winners when they face an already-eliminated Panama at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.Thomas Tuchel’s side were unable to build on their opening win over Croatia after being held by a disciplined Ghana outfit. England enjoyed plenty of possession but struggled to find a breakthrough against a well-organised defence, exposing areas they will hope to improve before the knockout stages.Despite the …
New Jersey, June 25 (IANS) Germany have already locked up the top spot in Group E, but Ecuador head into their final group-stage match knowing qualification remains on the line in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The South Americans need a positive result against Julian Nagelsmann’s side and, more importantly, must finally find their scoring touch. Germany have been among the tournament’s standout teams, winning both of their matches to secure first place. With knockout qualification already assured, …
Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Bollywood’s dancing diva Nora Fatehi will be seen performing and singing at the upcoming opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto, Canada. The Opening Ceremony, which will take place on June 12 at BMO Field in Toronto. She is joined by names such as Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Sanjoy, Vegedream, and William Prince.Meanwhile, the USA opening ceremony lineup includes global music icons Anitta, Future, Katy Perry, Lisa…
Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) The United States is preparing to welcome visitors from across the world for what it says will be the “largest and greatest FIFA World Cup in history,” with the Trump Administration announcing a new fast-track visa initiative aimed at millions of foreign football fans expected to travel to the countryBeginning January 20, the State Department is launching the FIFA Priority Appointment Schedule System, known as FIFA PASS, a programme designed specifically for World C…