FIFA WORLD CUP

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Group E: Ecuador stun Germany to both reach FIFA World Cup knockout spots with Ivory Coast

The final round of Group E matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered high drama as Germany, Ivory Coast and Ecuador all secured places in the Round of 32, although they reached the knockout stage in different ways.

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Makgopa, Mbatha reveal Bafana's fearless approach in South Korea win

Bafana Bafana striker Evidence Makgopa says the team's approach against South Korea was to impose themselves from the outset rather than sit back in their decisive FIFA World Cup Group A clash in Monterrey.

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Broos cherishes emotional milestone as Bafana Bafana break new ground at the World Cup

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos, reflecting on the success of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage, says it was an emotional moment for him and his team, owing to a lot of factors.

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Jamal Musiala opens up on special connection with Florian Wirtz

The growing connection between Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz has become one of Germany's most promising attacking developments at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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'I always arrive': Cristiano Ronaldo's belief shines through after 'dark week'

Cristiano Ronaldo admitted he had endured a "difficult, dark week" of criticism but insisted "I always arrive" after responding with two goals and a record-breaking performance in Portugal's 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan.

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Croatia coach happy to get the job done but admits struggles against Panama

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic admits his team struggled against Panama but was happy enough to pick up their first victory at this year's World Cup after a 1-0 win in Toronto.

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