FIFA WORLD CUP

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Hajime Moriyasu insists Japan ready to fight for World Cup 'shock' against Brazil

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu has insisted his team would not be "pushovers" when they face Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last-32 clash, believing their recent victory over the five-time champions proved they can compete with the world's best.

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Thiaw claims Senegal is 'hungry for more' ahead of must win clash against Iraq

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw believes his team is determined to advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages ahead of their final Group I clash with Iraq.

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Ronald Koeman: Morocco will be Netherlands' 'biggest challenge' in World Cup knockouts

Ronald Koeman believes the Netherlands are facing their biggest challenge of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far when they take on Morocco in the round of 32, despite an impressive group-stage campaign.

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Rayners credits dressing room harmony for historic World Cup run

Bafana Bafana striker Iqraam Rayners says the absence of big egos in South Africa's dressing room has been key to their historic run to the FIFA World Cup round of 32.

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Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe targets more World Cup history after reaching knockout stage

Ivory Coast created a new chapter in their football history after defeating Curacao 2-0 to secure a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time.

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Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae disappointed by Bastian Schweinsteiger remarks

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae admits he was disappointed by comments made by former Germany international Bastian Schweinsteiger when questioned about the African teams at the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

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