Tuchel Embraces Pressure as England Face DR Congo Test
epa13076573 England's national soccer team head coach Thomas Tuchel speaks during a press conference in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 30 June 2026. England will face Congo DR on 01 July in a FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 match. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Tuchel Embraces Pressure as England Face DR Congo Test

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says his side must embrace the pressure of expectation as they prepare for their World Cup Round of 32 clash against DR Congo.

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Diallo: We’re Really Proud of What We Achieved
epa13076127 Amad Diallo (C) of Ivory Coast celebrates with teammates after scoring the 1-1 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Ivory Coast against Norway, in Dallas, USA, 30 June 2026. EPA/JEFFREY MCWHORTER

Diallo: We’re Really Proud of What We Achieved

Côte d'Ivoire forward Amad Diallo has expressed immense pride and hailed their historic World Cup campaign as a major step forward for the country.

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Haaland Eyes Brazil After Norway’s Historic World Cup Win
epa13076179 Erling Haaland of Norway celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Ivory Coast against Norway, in Dallas, USA, 30 June 2026. EPA/ALBERT PENA

Haaland Eyes Brazil After Norway’s Historic World Cup Win

Norway striker Erling Haaland described his country's remarkable World Cup run as a dream come true after securing a place in the Round of 16.

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Deschamps: France’s Perfect Start Means Nothing in Knockout Stage
epa13057422 France's head coach Didier Deschamps gestures during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match France against Iraq, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 22 June 2026. EPA/WILL OLIVER

Deschamps: France’s Perfect Start Means Nothing in Knockout Stage

France head coach Didier Deschamps believes his side have justified their status as World Cup favourites after a flawless group-stage campaign.

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Nagelsmann Laments Germany’s Missed Chances After Painful World Cup Exit
epa13074150 Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann gestures during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Germany against Paraguay, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 29 June 2026. EPA/GREG COOPER

Nagelsmann Laments Germany’s Missed Chances After Painful World Cup Exit

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann admitted there was a deep sense of disappointment in the dressing room after his side's heartbreaking following their exit from the World Cup.

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Broos: We Have To Work On Power And Speed In South Africa
epa13071019 South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos looks on prior the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match South Africa against Canada, in Los Angeles, USA, 28 June 2026. EPA/CHRISTOPER TORRES

Broos: We Have To Work On Power And Speed In South Africa

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has highlighted the physical demands of modern football and stressed that South Africa needs to improve in key areas such as "power and speed".

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Mokoena: It Was So Quiet In The Locker Room
Teboho Mokoena of South Africa comforts a disappointed Thalente Mbatha of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Last 32 match between South Africa and Canada at the Sofi Stadium, Los Angeles, America on 28 June 2026 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Mokoena: It Was So Quiet In The Locker Room

Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena reflected on a sombre dressing room atmosphere following their World Cup exit, admitting the squad was left heartbroken after a narrow defeat.

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Williams: We Can Leave With Our Heads High
Ronwen Williams of South Africa leads team during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Last 32 match between South Africa and Canada at the Sofi Stadium, Los Angeles, America on 28 June 2026 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Williams: We Can Leave With Our Heads High

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has expressed immense pride in his teammates despite South Africa's World Cup exit.

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