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Ecuador Complain Over Mexico Fan Noise Before Knockout Clash

Ecuador complained to World Cup organizers after around 1,000 Mexico fans reportedly gathered outside their team hotel in Mexico City before the Round of 32 tie. Supporters used noisemakers, pans and buckets while singing “Cielito Lindo” before police moved them back. Calling it against “fair play,” Ecuador said they would “respond on the pitch” against the co-hosts.

By Nischay Rathore

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Mexico Start 17-Year-Old Gilberto Mora in Round of 32 Clash With Ecuador

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Mexico Start 17-Year-Old Gilberto Mora in Round of 32 Clash With Ecuador

Mexico named a 4-3-3 for their World Cup Round of 32 tie against Ecuador, with 17-year-old Mora again starting in midfield. Rangel begins in goal behind Sánchez, Montes, Vásquez and Gallardo. Lira anchors midfield with Romo and Mora, while Alvarado, Quiñones and Jiménez lead the attack against Ecuador’s 4-4-2 led by Enner Valencia and Gonzalo Plata tonight.

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Gary Neville Warns That France's Four Attackers Will Cause Nightmares for Every Defender

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Gary Neville Warns That France's Four Attackers Will Cause Nightmares for Every Defender

Neville said he looked at matches from a defensive view, and France's attack against Sweden left him stunned. "Those four France attackers ... will cause nightmares for every single defender at this tournament and I don't know how you stop that. It's a level above," he said. Kylian Mbappe scored twice while Bradley Barcola netted once. Michael Olise provided two assists.

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Robert Griffin III Applauds Kylian Mbappé's Thoughtful Gesture For France HC

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Robert Griffin III Applauds Kylian Mbappé's Thoughtful Gesture For France HC

“These teams play for the country, but they also play for each other. Such a heartwarming moment at the World Cup,” RGIII tweeted after Kylian Mbappé shared a celebration with France’s Head Coach, Didier Deschamps. Deschamps’ Mother passed away last week. RGIII also expects France and Argentina to reach the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.


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Kylian Mbappe Matches Messi With Six World Cup Goals

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Kylian Mbappe Matches Messi With Six World Cup Goals

Mbappe has scored six goals in four 2026 World Cup games to match Messi. The French attacker scored twice against Sweden to send them packing and helped France advance to the next round. The brace gets Mbappe's World Cup goals tally to 18, one behind Messi, who holds the all-time record. With 21 shots against Sweden, Mbappe registered 2.9 xG.

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Kylian Mbappe Double Eliminates Sweden From 2026 World Cup

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Kylian Mbappe Double Eliminates Sweden From 2026 World Cup

France routed Sweden 3-0 in New York to send them crashing out of the 2026 World Cup. Mbappe scored twice bringing his knockout tally to 10, matching Cristiano Ronaldo. Sweden had qualified third in Group F after a 5-1 win over Tunisia a 5-1 loss to the Netherlands and a 1-1 draw with Japan.

By Nischay Rathore

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