FIFA WORLD CUP

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'We made history for our country' - Cape Verde coach reflects after World Cup exit

Cape Verde head coach Bubista says his team played with "dignity and courage" after taking Argentina to extra-time before falling to a 3-2 defeat in the World Cup last-32 clash in Miami.

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Queiroz laments Ghana's costly errors, unsure over future after World Cup exit

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz admitted his side failed to produce the performance they had prepared for after their 1-0 defeat to Colombia ended the Black Stars' FIFA World Cup campaign in Kansas City.

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Salah savours historic World Cup and relishes date with Messi

Egyptian national team captain Mo Salah has described the Pharaohs World Cup run as incredible, and now looks forward to another showdown with the world’s greatest footballer, Lionel Messi and his Argentina team.

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FIFA World Cup: France prepared for heatwave ahead of Paraguay encounter

France will head into Saturday's FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Paraguay as favourites, while extremely hot conditions in Philadelphia poses an extra challenge.

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Jesse Marsch backs Canada's style ahead of Morocco showdown

Canada coach Jesse Marsch insists his side will stay true to their identity when they face Morocco in the FIFA World Cup round of 16, while aiming to make life as difficult as possible for the tournament favourites.

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Williams applauds Broos for trusting youngsters on biggest stage

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says the team is on an upward trajectory, and that Hugo Broos deserves credit for trusting the younger players on the biggest stage.

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