Thomas Tuchel Says England Are Owed Azteca Karma After Diego Maradona 'Hand of God'

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Thomas Tuchel Says England Are Owed Azteca Karma After Diego Maradona 'Hand of God'

Tuchel believes England can “make peace” with Azteca Stadium against Mexico, 40 years after Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” stunned them there. “It’s karma. Karma will come back for us,” he said. The England manager expects a hostile crowd and altitude disadvantage in Mexico City, but hopes Sunday’s Round of 16 tie finally turns painful history around.

By Nischay Rathore

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Halftime: Portugal Dominate Croatia But Waste Big Chances

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Halftime: Portugal Dominate Croatia But Waste Big Chances

Portugal controlled the first half against Croatia but went in 0-0 after wasting several openings. Cristiano Ronaldo missed the clearest chance, failing to convert a sharp cross from the six-yard box, while Portugal posted 69% possession, nine shots and three big chances. Croatia managed little attacking rhythm, with Ruben Dias booked in the 17th minute for a bad challenge.

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USA's 2-0 Win Against Bosnia Overtakes Sunday Night Football Ratings

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USA's 2-0 Win Against Bosnia Overtakes Sunday Night Football Ratings

The USMNT's 2-0 win against Bosnia-Herzegovina averaged 24.4 million viewers on Fox and peaked at 31.8 million, making it the most-watched English-language soccer telecast in U.S. history. The FIFA World Cup audience surpassed the 23.5 million viewers per game averaged by NBC's Sunday Night Football during the 2025 regular season across NBC Sports and Peacock.


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Keisuke Honda Offers Himself for Japan Job on One-Year Deal

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Keisuke Honda Offers Himself for Japan Job on One-Year Deal

Honda has publicly offered to become Japan’s next national team manager, saying he is ready if the federation wants a short-term option. The former international referenced reports of Hajime Moriyasu receiving a one-year extension and said, “Why not try me for a year?” Honda added Japan could fire him “without any questions asked” if they lose the Asian Cup.

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USMNT-Bosnia Sets U.S. Soccer TV Viewership Record

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USMNT-Bosnia Sets U.S. Soccer TV Viewership Record

The USMNT’s 2-0 Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina drew 24.429 million viewers on FOX, setting the record for the most-watched English-language soccer telecast in U.S. history. Nielsen preliminary data confirmed the mark after USA advanced despite Folarin Balogun’s red card, with Malik Tillman sealing the victory late in a dramatic knockout night.

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UEFA Refuses to Follow FIFA’s Mouth-Covering Red Card Rule

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UEFA Refuses to Follow FIFA’s Mouth-Covering Red Card Rule

UEFA will not adopt FIFA’s World Cup rule that allows red cards for players covering their mouths while confronting opponents. The decision comes after fan backlash, with two players already sent off at the tournament: Miguel Almirón against Türkiye and Piero Hincapie in Mexico’s Round of 32 win. UEFA competitions, including Champions League and Euro events, will avoid it.

By Nischay Rathore

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