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World Cup 2026: Netherlands and Germany crash out, plus Côte d’Ivoire v Norway buildup – live
Paraguay stun Germany, Morocco send Dutch homeEmail us | Bracketology | Golden Boot standingsOne of the stories of this World Cup has been the Democratic Republic of the Congo, En…
How DR Congo’s football team became a rare source of national unity
Historic run to the last 32 and a match against England have left proud fans back home dancing late into the nightThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had not been at a Worl…
Bill Nuttall on saving Pelé’s penalty and building a US team from scratch
Former goalkeeper and US Soccer general manager is hosting the Spain team at his training camp in ChattanoogaAt the foot of Signal Mountain on a bend in the Tennessee river, over …
Every World Cup needs a cult hero: 2026 has given us touchline dreamboat Sebastián Beccacece
The Ecuador manager is a beautifully manicured buzz of energy with Bolivarian liberation in his heart. The tournament is all the better for himAn underrated pleasure for spectator…
Ben Stokes in numbers: from specialist superhero to single-minded Test conductor
Figures spell out the highs and lows of a force of personality who could swung games in team’s favourHe swept Nathan Smith for six on an acid-trip of an afternoon, his last on the…
‘I’d do it again’: Ronald Koeman defiant in defeat after the Netherlands sent home
Dutch coach to ‘reflect on future’ after shootout lossMohamed Ouahbi says Morocco can be ‘unstoppable’An embattled Ronald Koeman said he will consider his future as manager of the…
Morocco edge wild last-32 penalty shootout as Netherlands pay heavy price for misses
Maybe Morocco are about to do it all again. They are into the last 16 after a match that lasted almost three hours, winning a strange and error-strewn shootout to tee up a meeting…
‘I am not someone who runs away’: Nagelsmann will not quit after Germany exit
Under pressure head coach ‘would love to continue’ in job Tuesday declared national holiday in ParaguayJulian Nagelsmann said he will not be resigning after Germany’s elimination …
Canale and Gill the heroes as Paraguay hand Germany first World Cup shootout defeat
Germany exited the World Cup in Boston not with a whimper or even a cry of pain, just an extended wrestle into the dust at the hands of a thrillingly dogged Paraguay, followed by …
Netherlands v Morocco: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm local/9pm EDT/2am BST/11am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail EllaMorocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi was asked what would inspire his player…
