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Virgil van Dijk sparked a controversy when he claimed that the Netherlands’ game plan worked against Morocco, despite losing the World Cup on penalties. They were tied for a 1-1 draw with Morocco, but Issa Diop canceled out Kodi Gakpo’s second-half opener in the 91st minute, forcing extra time. Ronald Koeman’s side then wasted three penalties in the shootout and were eliminated in the round of 32.Their premature departure has emerged as one of the big talking points of this summer’s World Cup, with the Netherlands widely expected to make further progress in the tournament. Van Dijk’s post-match comments have…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican soccer fans did their best to contribute ecuador Before their sleepless nights world cup Round of 32 clash at Mexico City Stadium late Tuesday. From midnight to early morning, dozens of fans gathered outside the Westin Hotel in Santa Fe, an upscale suburb of the capital, and used loudspeakers, horns and motorcycles to disrupt the visiting team’s rest.Team Hotel Serenade is a deeply-rooted and highly polarizing tradition in Latin American soccer. What began as a passionate way for fans to cheer on the home team has increasingly evolved into a psychological weapon aimed at depriving…

Germany suffered its first ever defeat in a penalty shootout, falling to Paraguay and being eliminated from the World Cup.June 30, 2026, 08:18Updated June 30, 2026 08:51German players in shock after being eliminated from the World Cup (Image: VCG via Getty Images)Germany’s shocking World Cup defeat has left the country’s media in turmoil and calls for change at the top. The four-time champions were eliminated in the Round of 32 after a 1-1 draw with Paraguay before losing on penalties.The way they lost was even more shocking. Germany had never lost in a World Cup penalty shootout before, but that…

Every major tournament ends up in a penalty shootout against England.Heartbreak, glory, and tension. You know it’s going to happen someday, so get ready, buckle up, and brace yourself.We’ve already seen two European giants, Germany and the Netherlands, eliminated from the first round of the finals in crazy penalty shootouts due to mistakes, saves and woodwork hits.England and a shootout is written in the stars. The pain of Euro 96, the heartbreak of the Euro 2021 final at Wembley. Gareth Southgate’s heroic victory over Colombia in 2018 ended the long wait.So what are England doing to avoid joining Kai Havertz,…

Michael Carrick changed some long-standing traditions at Manchester United (Image: Getty)Michael Carrick has scrapped Manchester United’s eight previous rules and put his stamp on the team. The manager was handed over the role permanently after being appointed in January and serving as an impressive replacement. Carrick led United to third place in the Premier League table during his spell as interim manager, with 12 wins, four draws and two losses. This guarantees that the club has qualified for the Champions League.The former captain will be determined to maintain team harmony and prepare for the tests that lie ahead. He has…

Advance to the final tournament world cup nothing new for US. But Americans usually run away there quickly.Wednesday’s game Bosnia and Herzegovina The tournament, held in Santa Clara, California, marks the eighth time in 12 World Cups that the United States has appeared in the qualifying round. However, the Americans have only won a match in the knockout round once, in 2002.This year’s tournament has expanded to 48 teams, so the first knockout round will include 32 teams and an additional round of repechage.Here’s a look at the United States’ short and largely unsuccessful record after the World Cup reached…

Brazil 2-1 Japan: Gabriel Martinelli’s goal five minutes into stoppage time capped a turnaround for Carlo Ancelotti’s side after Japan shocked them at the World Cup.June 29, 2026 20:02Updated June 29, 2026 20:04Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to score Brazil’s winning goal in stoppage time.Brazil came from behind to defeat a rising Japan, avoiding the shock of the World Cup and advancing to the last 16.Kaishu Sano’s goal got Houston’s hearts racing, but the South American comeback saw Casemiro score first and Gabriel Martinelli score in the second half to keep Carlo Ancelotti from touching Thomas Tuchel in Miami.Rewinding…

Virgin Media has relaunched its popular TV giveaway, offering free smart TVs perfect for watching FIFA World Cup. The tournament is in its final stages and football lovers looking to enhance their viewing experience of the biggest matches at home can secure a free £250 LG Smart TV.New customers can apply for a contract by signing up to one of four Virgin TV and broadband packages. Each package offers hundreds of TV channels, a selection of Sky Sports and Sky Cinema, and fiber broadband with speeds of up to 1,130Mbps. After signing up, customers can choose to receive a 43-inch…

GUADALUPE, Mexico (AP) — After scoring in the 72nd minute, Kodi Gakpo immediately took a knee.The 27-year-old forward covered his face in tears and later appeared to be praying, pointing to the sky as his teammates quickly rushed to congratulate him.This is Gakpo’s third goal, world cupthis goal in the Round of 32 lost to morocco Monday was especially emotional for him.On Saturday, Gakpo and his partner, model Noa van der Vij, announced the death of their unborn child.Despite the sadness, Gakpo was determined to continue competing in the tournament.”I think he handled it very well,” Dutch coach Ronald Koeman…

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed frustration after Germany lost to Paraguay on penalties and were eliminated from the World Cup in the Round of 32.Manager Jurgen Klopp after Germany’s loss to Paraguay (Image: Getty Images)Manager Jurgen Klopp took subtle aim at Arsenal after a goal was disallowed in extra time during Germany’s shock World Cup defeat to Paraguay.Julian Nagelsmann’s side thought they had taken the lead in the 116th minute in Boston when Jonathan Tarr headed home at the back post. However, a VAR review determined that Valdemar Anton had fouled goalkeeper Orlando Gil during the build-up, and referee…