Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Soccer-Physical Czechs will look to win ugly to qualify from Group A
By Michael Kahn PRAGUE, June 1 (Reuters) - Lacking the kind of big-name stars who led the Czech Republic at their last World Cup appearance in 2006, this time around the team will rely on winning ugly...
Jun 01, 2026
Soccer-Goals dry up for South Korea's favourite Son ahead of World Cup
By Peter Rutherford SEOUL, June 1 (Reuters) - South Korean fans have long wondered who will provide the goals when Son Heung-min hangs up his boots, but if the 33-year-old striker's scoring slump cont...
Jun 01, 2026
Soccer-South Africa hope for World Cup boost after failing to capitalise on 2010
By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN, June 1 (Reuters) - South Africa failed to generate momentum after hosting the World Cup in 2010 but following a long period of stagnation they have a chance to become consis...
Jun 01, 2026
Soccer-Haiti end 52-year World Cup wait and aim to lift nation in turmoil
By Joe Brock LOS ANGELES, June 1 (Reuters) - Haiti return to the World Cup after a 52-year absence, having played all their qualifiers at neutral grounds due to gang violence at home and facing long o...
Jun 01, 2026
Soccer-Ochoa remains Mexico's talisman as coach Aguirre balances generations
By Angelica Medina MEXICO CITY, June 1 (Reuters) - Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has spent two decades turning World Cups into personal theatre but the veteran has now become something more compli...
Jun 01, 2026
Soccer-Mexico's World Cup 'curse' faces ultimate test on home soil
By Janina Nuno Rios MEXICO CITY, June 1 (Reuters) - Mexico will become the first country to host three World Cups when the renovated Estadio Azteca again takes centre stage from June 11, but beneath t...
Jun 01, 2026
Soccer-Neymar aims for final World Cup bow as Brazil put faith in stricken talisman
By Fernando Kallas June 1 (Reuters) - For Neymar, the World Cup would be less like a new beginning and more of a curtain call - one last spin on soccer's grandest stage after a career of soaring brill...
Jun 01, 2026
Soccer-Veteran Dzeko the talisman for Bosnia's new generation
By Martyn Herman June 1, (Reuters) - Edin Dzeko was already establishing himself as one of Europe's most lethal strikers before Kerim Alajbegovic was even born, but the cross-generational talents will...
Jun 01, 2026
Soccer-Four-time winners Germany out to restore tarnished reputation
By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN, June 1 (Reuters) - Germany have set their sights firmly on a fifth World Cup trophy but not many at home share coach Julian Nagelsmann's optimism. The Germans go into the t...
Jun 01, 2026
Soccer-Ancelotti gambles on fading Neymar as Brazil chase elusive sixth crown
By Fernando Kallas June 1 (Reuters) - Brazil head to the World Cup under the great Carlo Ancelotti with hope in their hearts and doubts at their heels, as the Italian seeks to end their 24-year wait f...
Jun 01, 2026
