Daizen Maeda's smart finish to Japan's team goal is cancelled out by Anthony Elanga's long-range strike as Sweden fight back to earn a point apiece, ensuring both sides progress to the knockout sta…
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Anthony Elanga clinched Sweden’s place in the last 32 after Daizen Maeda put Japan ahead with a lovely goal “If I have my permutations correct,” begins James Humphries, “Japan battering Sweden woul…
It was a result that served everybody but, even though the mutual convenience of a draw became evident rapidly, at least this game conjured up two moments to cherish. Japan guaranteed the runners-u…
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The Oranje bus had better get a move on. A comfortable victory over Tunisia after being sent on their way by a record-equalling 12th own goal of the tournament and further strikes from Brian Brobbe…
Anthony Elanga's stunning equaliser booked Sweden's spot in the World Cup knockout stages after a 1-1 draw with Japan, who also go through as the second-placed team in Group F.
Anthony Elanga scores a brilliant curling effort from the edge of the area to draw Sweden level with Japan in their FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium.
Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.
Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.
Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup, as one of the top eight third-placed teams.
Ivory Coast ease past Curacao in their World Cup Group E clash courtesy of a Nicolas Pepe brace, confirming their qualification in the knockout stages of the competition for the first time in their…
Ecuador came from behind to reach the knockout phase in style Pre-match postbag. “Writing from Ecuador, I can say people are understandably disappointed with how the World Cup has gone so far. Afte…
Sí, se puede – yes, we can – was the chant that rang out from the 55,000 Ecuador fans as their team’s final group match kicked off. Despite a flat start to their World Cup campaign, there was a gen…
Nicolas Pepe’s double sends Côte d’Ivoire through to the knockout stage This will be the guide to keep your eye on as the games continue: What has been your best moment of the tournament so far? Al…
Côte d’Ivoire surviving the World Cup group stage for the first time, in the year of our football gods 2026, is one of those titbits that sounds like it shouldn’t be true, and yet here we are. An u…
Gonzalo Plata reacts quickest to direct Kevin Rodriuguez' flick on over Manuel Neuer, to give Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in their FIFA World Cup Group E match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Ecuador stunned already-qualified Germany with a 2-1 comeback win in New Jersey to reach the World Cup knockout stages and dent Scotland’s round of 32 hopes.
Nicolas Pepe gets on the end of Ibrahima Sangare's "incisive pass" to score his second of the game, as Ivory Coast take a 2-0 lead against Curacao in their Group E match at Philadelphia Stadium.
England midfielder eager to move to Etihad Stadium Forest eye Lucas Bergvall as potential replacement Manchester City have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson for £116m, a …
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Joe Hart, Ellen White and Lucas Leiva explain why Alexander Pavlovic's high boot in the build-up to Leroy Sane's goal was an example of "endangering the opponent".
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak feels 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the "natural abilities" to make his mark in international cricket if selected for Friday's T20I against Ireland in Belf…
