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‘There are holes in England’: DR Congo ready to produce World Cup shock | Ed Aarons
Former DRC defender Gabriel Zakuani is better placed than most to have a view on Wednesday’s game, and feels it won’t be as straightforward as some thinkIt took Gabriel Zakuani le…
DR Congo manager’s tactics may provide tougher challenge for England than Opta stats suggest
Despite the chances of victory in normal time being 73.9%, Sébastien Desabre has changed his approach for stronger teams such as EnglandEngland head into their match against the D…
Penalty shootouts: how Australia can avoid the cruellest World Cup fate | Jack Snape
The Socceroos have never gone to spot kicks in a men’s World Cup but can turn to strategies as they prepare for the last-32 clash with Egypt⚽️ How and where to watch the Socceroos…
‘To be favourites or not doesn’t matter’: Belgium braced for Senegal challenge
Rudi Garcia railed against criticism of his side, who face Senegal in the last 32 with a spring in their step after the 5-1 hammering of New ZealandBelgium had just beaten New Zea…
England and Tuchel prepare to go deep but know ignominy may lie in wait if they fail | Jacob Steinberg
The shadow of Iceland 2016 is all the warning England should need not to take for granted a winnable-looking first knockout game of the tournamentIt was the 10th anniversary last …
How USMNT prepare for World Cup penalty drama: confidence, composure and consultants
The US have never had a match go to penalty kicks in their World Cup history. If it happens in 2026, Mauricio Pochettino says they have a planWho would the US need to beat to win …
Mexico v Ecuador: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm local/11am AEST/2am BST/9pm EDT⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail JonathanTeam news will drop in a few minutes and kick-off is still some ti…
Tennis has moved on but Serena devotion at sporting vigil is still at a high | Jonathan Liew
Williams’s comeback at Wimbledon elicits disbelief and reverence among fans during her defeat by Maya JointThe shapes and the silhouettes are the same. The movements are effortles…
Kylian Mbappé at the double as France swat aside Sweden in World Cup masterclass
When people form memories of the World Cup, it’s matches like this that do it. France once again won comprehensively, and against decent opposition, but the quality of their attac…
Socceroos hit back at worst match of World Cup claims: ‘You can’t make everyone happy’
Goalless draw with Paraguay criticised for lack of excitement‘We got our job done and that’s what counts,’ says Ajdin HrusticAustralia winger Ajdin Hrustic has dismissed descripti…
