FIFA WORLD CUP

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Confirmed: Julian Nagelsmann steps down as Germany coach after shock FIFA World Cup exit

Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as Germany head coach following the national team's shock World Cup exit to Paraguay, the country's football federation confirmed.

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Croatia's Zlatko Dalic left heartbroken as Luka Modric's World Cup dream ends

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has admitted he was heartbroken after his side's 2-1 defeat to Portugal in the FIFA World Cup round of 32, with the result also appearing to bring Luka Modric's remarkable World Cup career to a close.

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'It has special meaning' - Ronaldo hails emotional Portugal victory in Diogo Jota tribute

Cristiano Ronaldo has said Portugal's dramatic 2-1 FIFA World Cup victory over Croatia carried extra emotion as it came almost exactly one year after the tragic death of his former international teammate Diogo Jota.

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Mohamed Salah fitness leaves Egypt waiting ahead of Australia World Cup clash

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has said he will make a late decision on whether Mohamed Salah starts Friday's FIFA World Cup last-32 meeting with Australia, insisting he will not take any risks with his captain's fitness.

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Spain march on as Mikel Oyarzabal fires Austria out of World Cup

Spain booked their place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an impressive 3-0 victory over Austria, extending their unbeaten run to 14 matches while maintaining their remarkable record of not conceding a goal in the tournament.

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Williams reveals meeting that sparked Bafana’s World Cup turnaround

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says a crucial team meeting held on the Monday after their 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their opening match proved to be the turning point in the team’s group-stage campaign.

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