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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…
Novak Djokovic battles through while next generation shine in Wimbledon first round
39-year-old Djokovic survives challenge from WuTeenagers Fonseca and Jódar both win in straight setsIn his 21st Wimbledon and 116th match at the All England Club, the 39-year-old …
‘The right path’: Carlo Ancelotti keeps cool after Brazil survive Japan scare in last 32
Ancelotti says late win was Brazil’s ‘most complete game’Hajime Moriyasu says Japan ‘have to improve’Carlo Ancelotti was characteristically calm after Brazil’s 2-1 victory against…
Spit, polish and strawberries: Wimbledon ignores the real world to perfection
The experience inside the grounds of SW19 is as far removed from outside world as ever, which is no bad thingThere was a group of 10 demonstrators outside the main gates of the Al…
