Santa Clara, June 27 (IANS) Australia's preparations for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 have suffered a major setback after full-back Jacob Italiano and veteran forward Mathew Leckie were ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with injuries.
Guadalajara, June 27 (IANS) Marcelo Bielsa accepted responsibility for Uruguay's World Cup exit on Friday, saying he had failed to get the best out of his squad.
New York, June 27 (IANS) England manager Thomas Tuchel has defended his decision to take only three recognised full-backs to the FIFA World Cup after confirming Reece James will miss Saturday's final Group L clash against Panama because of a hamstring injury.
Vancouver, Jube 27 (IANS) Sweden have suffered a major blow ahead of their FIFA World Cup knockout clash against France after defender Isak Hien was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with a hamstring injury.
Guadalajara, June 27 (IANS) Alex Baena's first-half strike proved decisive as Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 on Friday to top Group H and book their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, while Marcelo Bielsa's side bowed out of the tournament.
Houston, June 27 (IANS) Cape Verde scripted history by reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage on their tournament debut after a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia secured second place in Group H and a last-32 clash with defending champions Argentina.
Manchester, June 27 (IANS) Captain Chamari Athapaththu's explosive start and Nilakshika Silva's composed unbeaten finish helped Sri Lanka pull off their highest successful chase in ICC Women's T20 World Cup history, edging Scotland by three wickets with one ball to spare to keep their semi-final hopes alive on Saturday.
Dallas, June 27 (IANS) Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final World Cup group stage match against Jordan on the bench, head coach Lionel Scaloni said on Friday.
Toronto, June 27 (IANS) Senegal kept their FIFA World Cup knockout hopes alive with a commanding 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match on Friday, while the Asian side bowed out of the tournament without a point.
Boston, June 27 (IANS) France forward Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as Les Bleus beat Norway 4-1 to win Group I at Boston Stadium on Friday, while Norway rested star Erling Haaland on the bench.
