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Beccacece reign as Ecuador manager over after exit
Ecuador manager Sebastian Beccacece says he is leaving his role following his side's World Cup exit against Mexico.
Time for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone
England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil Mc
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Tim Ream on leading the USA, legacy and his famous blonde hair.
In ceding the reins to Mbappé, Olise and Dembélé, France look as under control as ever
<p>Didier Deschamps used to manage with an iron fist. This time, he’s letting his stars run the show – to Les Bleus’ benefit</p><p>When a cat has corn
Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot?
<p>Plus: World Cup teams stuck on <em>nul points</em> and teams who broke their duck with a drubbing</p><ul><li><p><a href="mailto:knowledge@theguardi
Fifa explains decision to rule out Germany goal
Fifa says coaches and players were told before the World Cup referees will punish the type of foul that saw Germany's extra-time goal against Paraguay
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 24
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Mexico rampant at fortress Azteca - and England could be next
Mexico have won all four games and not conceded a goal at this World Cup. Their last-16 opponents must also contend with playing at the Azteca Stadium
I'd have done the same to get him sent off - 20 years since Rooney's red card
Former England striker Wayne Rooney talks about his red card in the 2006 World Cup quarter-final against Portugal, and the reaction of his then teamma
'I remember like it was yesterday' - Euro 2016 hero Robson-Kanu
Hal Robson-Kanu reflects on scoring his iconic goal for Wales against Belgium at Euro 2016, 10 years to the day from the quarter-final in Lille.
Hincapie becomes second player sent off for covering mouth
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie became the second player at the World Cup to be dismissed for covering his mouth while confronting an opponent.
Hincapie second player to be sent off for covering mouth
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie becomes the second player at this tournament to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an oppone
Mexico set up potential England tie with win over 10-man Ecuador
Mexico cruise into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium.
Mexico end World Cup knockout drought with last-32 win over Ecuador in Azteca cauldron
<p></p><p>They were held up by an electric storm but, after the skies had cleared, Mexico kept the lightning bolts coming. This was a climactic night
'The Azteca erupts!' Quinones fires Mexico into lead
Julian Quinones times his run to perfection before rifling home a fierce shot to give Mexico the lead against Ecuador in their round of 32 World Cup m
Mexico v Ecuador: World Cup 2026 last 32 updates – live
<p>⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-202
‘There are holes in England’: DR Congo ready to produce World Cup shock | Ed Aarons
<p>Former DRC defender Gabriel Zakuani is better placed than most to have a view on Wednesday’s game, and feels it won’t be as straightforward as some
DR Congo manager’s tactics may provide tougher challenge for England than Opta stats suggest
<p>Despite the chances of victory in normal time being 73.9%, Sébastien Desabre has changed his approach for stronger teams such as England</p><p><a h
Penalty shootouts: how Australia can avoid the cruellest World Cup fate | Jack Snape
<p>The Socceroos have never gone to spot kicks in a men’s World Cup but can turn to strategies as they prepare for the last-32 clash with Egypt</p><p>
Tuchel will stick to Southgate's penalty plan
England manager Thomas Tuchel had revealed that his team will follow his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cu
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