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.
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.
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.
The support of his teammates and head coach Hugo Broos was enough for Bafana Bafana midfielder Sphephelo Sithole to recover from the opening game blues and he is now ready to deliver the team to the FIFA 2026 World Cup knockout phase.
South Africa will take on South Korea in a must-win FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A fixture at the Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe on Thursday.
Democratic Republic of the Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has urged his team to remain positive about their chances of qualifying for the next stage of the World Cup despite a defeat to Colombia.