Ivory Coast Head Coach Emerse Faé Slams Bastian Schweinsteiger's 'Racist' Comment

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Ivory Coast Head Coach Emerse Faé Slams Bastian Schweinsteiger's 'Racist' Comment

Faé hit back after Ivory Coast beat Curaçao 2-0 to reach the World Cup knockouts for the first time. “When I heard this comment, I was disappointed,” he said of Schweinsteiger calling African football “wild” and “unorthodox.” Faé added it was “odd” from someone who knows football, calling the wording potentially racist as the Ivorians celebrated historic World Cup run.

By Nischay Rathore

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Reece James Doubtful for England’s Final Group Game Against Panama

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Reece James Doubtful for England’s Final Group Game Against Panama

James suffered a hamstring issue in the goalless draw with Ghana. The 26-year-old did not train with the team on Thursday, putting his participation against Panama on June 27 in doubt. England is level with Ghana at the top of Group L on 4 points and needs just a draw to qualify for the knockouts.

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Thomas Tuchel Has Tough Declan Rice Decision Ahead of Group-Decider Against Panama

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Thomas Tuchel Has Tough Declan Rice Decision Ahead of Group-Decider Against Panama

Rice left the draw against Ghana with a strapping on his left calf and was absent from England's training session on Thursday. Tuchel, though, is wary about Rice's availability for the round of 32 as he is at risk of suspension after he was booked against Ghana. England needs a draw against Panama to ensure a spot in the knockouts.

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Rio Ferdinand Says Kobbie Mainoo, Jude Bellingham Suit England Better

Ferdinand said international football rewards players who can “switch pace,” naming Mainoo as “that guy” because of his line-breaking control and composure in a slower rhythm. He also backed Bellingham’s versatility, calling him a “Swiss army knife” who can play as a six, eight or ten. Ferdinand argued Declan Rice and Anderson look “too similar” in England’s current setup.

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Jan Paul van Hecke Set World Cup Records in Netherlands' 3-1 Win Over Tunisia

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Jan Paul van Hecke Set World Cup Records in Netherlands' 3-1 Win Over Tunisia

Van Hecke delivered a historic all-action display in Netherlands’ 3-1 win over Tunisia, recording 145 touches, the most by any player in a 2026 World Cup match. He also completed 130 of 134 passes and made 39 into the final third, both tournament single-game highs. The defender capped it all by heading in his first international goal.

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United States-Bosnia Round of 32 Ticket Prices Soar at Levi’s Stadium

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United States-Bosnia Round of 32 Ticket Prices Soar at Levi’s Stadium

USA’s Round of 32 clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina at Levi’s Stadium is already drawing huge ticket prices, with listings shown from about $2,026 and premium seats reaching $26,781. The July 1 matchup in Santa Clara became official after Bosnia beat Qatar 3-1 in their final Group Stage fixture. USA, meanwhile, finished their Group Stage matches with a 3-2 defeat against Turkiye.

By Nischay Rathore

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