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Japan national team midfielder Wataru Endo, who was forced to withdraw from the national team, has announced that he will also withdraw from international soccer.The 33-year-old, who announced the sad news on X (formerly Twitter), said he had “done everything he could” after the injury, adding: “I have no regrets.” Wataru said, “I have done everything I could since my injury, so I have no regrets.“Obviously I’m disappointed not to be able to participate in the World Cup, but even more than that, I’m proud that I’ve been able to lead the team as captain since the Qatar World Cup,…
need to knowLatest news and updates after the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at Mexico City Stadium with Mexico playing against South Africa after the opening ceremony05:55, June 12, 2026Updated June 12, 2026 06:59A message appears on a large screen at the FIFA Fan Festival in Toronto (Image: (Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty Images))As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, everything you might have missed overnight…South Korea comes from behind to win: South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 at Estadio Guadalajara. Hwang In-beom’s momentary magic canceled out Ladislav Krejji’s opening goal, and with 10…
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) – Hwang In-beom scored a goal and added another point as South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1. 2026 world cup on Thursday night.The first half was lackluster with jeers as both teams were sent off, but the Czech Republic took the lead in the 59th minute with captain Ladislav Krejci scoring a header from a long throw-in into the penalty area. Korea tied the game in the 67th inning. A fan faked a shot and scored a goal. He cleared two Czech players with a clever move. The midfielder, who plays for Dutch club Feyenoord, scored…
Mexico started the World Cup in the best possible way, with an easy victory over South Africa with three red cards as the atmosphere inside the Estadio Azteca reached its peak after the opening ceremony.Mexico wins World Cup opener, Raul Jimenez scores second goalMexico vowed to capitalize on home advantage and not repeat South Africa’s hopes that sparked the World Cup 16 years ago.In the stadium where Pele and Diego Maradona lifted the World Cup trophy, Julian Quinones scored the fastest goal in a World Cup opening game in 20 years. Mexican fans saw their enthusiasm matched by the team’s…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Raul Jimenez finally had his star moment for Mexico at the World Cup.The 35-year-old striker broke down in tears after the match. Scored El Tri’s second goal Mexico opener against South Africa 2026 world cup and 2-0 victory.It was Jimenez’s first World Cup goal after suffering a skull fracture while playing in Wolverhampton on November 29, 2020, which required him to undergo life-saving surgery.Within two weeks, Jimenez was back in training. Although he made a full recovery several months later, his injuries forced him to wear protective headgear for the rest of his career.Jimenez has since…
Reece James says patience and calm are the only options after England’s final World Cup warm-up match in Orlando between England and Costa Rica was delayed by an hour due to thunderstorms.England’s Reece James started against Costa Rica (Image: Alex Menendez/Getty Images)Reece James has warned England fans to get used to weather delays. England were caught in a storm during their final pre-World Cup friendly in Orlando, with kick-off delayed by an hour due to thunderstorms.As a result, TV viewers were left waiting for the match while England fans in the United States had to take shelter from the heavy…
TOKYO (AP) — The Japan Football Association said Thursday that the captain said: Wataru Endo withdrew from the country world cup Missed the team due to a foot injury. The Liverpool midfielder then suddenly announced his retirement from international football.Endo, 33, posted his decision in Japanese on his X account three days before the Group F opener against the Netherlands. The Japanese national team is training in Nashville, Tennessee.Endo, who underwent surgery on his left leg in February, said, “I’ve done everything I can since my injury.I have no regrets.” He made his return in a warm-up match against Iceland…
Rarely in its 155-year history has an FA Cup final been won by such an audacious goal.Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday thanks to a moment of magic from Antoine Semenyo.The forward scored a stunning backheel goal in the second half to breathe life into a final that had generated little chance or excitement.stunning back heel goalIn the 72nd minute, Semenho ran in a cross from Erling Haaland, flicked the ball with his heel, and fired it low over Chelsea goalkeeper Roberto Sanchez and into the far corner.The victory kept City in the hunt for a…
Newcastle star Lewis Hall is reportedly ready to quit St James’ Park following the breakdown of his working relationship with Eddie Howe, with Manchester United keen to sign the left-backJune 11, 2026 21:19Updated June 11, 2026 22:22Lewis Hall and Eddie Howe’s relationship deterioratesLewis Hall wants to leave Newcastle following a rift in his relationship with Eddie Howe and is open to a move to Manchester United, according to reports.The left-back flourished at St James’ Park as the season progressed, but was not selected for the England squad and is understood to be unhappy with Howe, placing the blame on him.…
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) – Colombia begins its World Cup preparations in Mexico ahead of Group K matches against Uzbekistan and Congo.The team arrived in Guadalajara on Wednesday and held their first training session in the host city on Thursday. The session was open to the media and some local residents.Columbia, 14th place Preparations for the World Cup began on FIFA’s home soil, with training in California followed by a camp in Guadalajara.Colombia will play Uzbekistan in Mexico City next Wednesday. The second match will be against Congo in Guadalajara on June 23rd. The third match against Portugal will be held…