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Senegal coach Pape Thiaw insists the Teranga Lions still have a chance of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage despite suffering a second consecutive defeat against Norway.

‘We’re not dead yet’ – Pape Thiaw refuses to write off Senegal’s World Cup hopes

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has refused to concede defeat in his side’s World Cup campaign, insisting the Teranga Lions remain firmly in...

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has downplayed talk of World Cup favouritism after guiding the reigning champions into the knockout stages with two straight victories, insisting several nations remain capable of lifting the trophy.

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‘Seven or eight teams can win it’ – Scaloni cools World Cup favourites debate

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has dismissed suggestions that his side should now be considered favourites to retain the FIFA World Cup...

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni explains how Lionel Messi’s influence extends beyond goals after the world champions secured qualification for the World Cup knockout stage with victory over Austria.

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‘When Leo is activated, everyone is activated’ – Scaloni explains Messi’s influence on Argentina’s World Cup charge

Lionel Scaloni believes Lionel Messi’s influence on Argentina stretches far beyond goals after the captain once again inspired the reigning world champions...

Lionel Scaloni insists Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria was far tougher than the scoreline suggested, praising his side's resilience after securing a place in the World Cup knockout stages.

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‘It wasn’t easy’ – Scaloni warns Argentina after Austria test despite World Cup qualification

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has warned against underestimating Austria after admitting the European side pushed the reigning champions far harder than many...

Hugo Broos has brushed aside criticism directed at him and his South Africa team, insisting he remains focused on his work after Bafana Bafana's encouraging draw against Czechia.

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Broos faces Mokoena dilemma as suspension compounds South Africa’s discipline woes ahead of South Korea showdown

South Africa’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages have suffered a significant blow after influential midfielder Teboho Mokoena was ruled out of...

Tunisia head coach Hervé Renard has urged the Tunisian Football Federation to conduct a thorough review of the team's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, warning against making rushed decisions after their group-stage exit.

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Herve Renard set to quit Tunisia after disastrous World Cup campaign

Herve Renard is reportedly set to step down as Tunisia head coach following the Carthage Eagles’ disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign....

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan credited the unwavering support of Egyptian fans at home and abroad after the Pharaohs secured a historic 3-1 victory over New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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‘The Egyptian people inspired us’ – Hossam Hassan after New Zealand victory

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan paid tribute to the country’s supporters after the Pharaohs claimed a historic 3-1 victory over New Zealand,...

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan thanked President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi following the Pharaohs' historic World Cup victory over New Zealand and pledged never to give up on the nation's World Cup dream.

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Egypt coach sends message to president and fans after New Zealand triumph

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has thanked President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for his support following the Pharaohs’ historic World Cup victory over...

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has explained the tactical adjustments that transformed the match against New Zealand, helping the Pharaohs secure a historic 3-1 World Cup victory.

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Hossam Hassan reveals tactical switch that sparked Egypt’s comeback against New Zealand

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has revealed the tactical adjustment that transformed his side’s fortunes during their historic 3-1 World Cup victory...

Francisco Conceicao has rejected suggestions that Portugal's players feel obliged to pass to Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting the 41-year-old remains just one part of the team as criticism grows following their World Cup draw with DR Congo.

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“We don’t need to pass to Ronaldo” – Conceicao dismisses criticism after Portugal’s DR Congo draw

Portugal winger Francisco Conceicao has dismissed suggestions that his teammates feel obligated to pass the ball to Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting the veteran...

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‘We’re not dead yet’ – Pape Thiaw refuses to write off Senegal’s World Cup hopes

‘Seven or eight teams can win it’ – Scaloni cools World Cup favourites debate

‘When Leo is activated, everyone is activated’ – Scaloni explains Messi’s influence on Argentina’s World Cup charge

‘It wasn’t easy’ – Scaloni warns Argentina after Austria test despite World Cup qualification

Broos faces Mokoena dilemma as suspension compounds South Africa’s discipline woes ahead of South Korea showdown

Herve Renard set to quit Tunisia after disastrous World Cup campaign

‘The Egyptian people inspired us’ – Hossam Hassan after New Zealand victory

Egypt coach sends message to president and fans after New Zealand triumph

Hossam Hassan reveals tactical switch that sparked Egypt’s comeback against New Zealand

“We don’t need to pass to Ronaldo” – Conceicao dismisses criticism after Portugal’s DR Congo draw

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