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Soccer-With fighting spirit, South Korea's beauty triumphs over Czech set-piece beasts

Soccer-With fighting spirit, South Korea's beauty triumphs over Czech set-piece beasts

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 11 (Reuters) - It was the tale of "Beauty and the Beast" that lit up the Estadio Guadalajara on Thursday, with South Korea's prettier, stylish football triumphing over the Czech Republic's rugged, route-one tactics in an adrenaline-fuelled World Cup encounter.

Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup

Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup

Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in the World Cup

3 red cards mar opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa

3 red cards mar opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa

The World Cup's opening match saw three players sent off with red cards, a rarity in international soccer

One B1G Beautiful Guide: Mexico, South Africa, Czechia, South Korea

One B1G Beautiful Guide: Mexico, South Africa, Czechia, South Korea

It’s a matchup of 2010s-era wisconsin vs. 2000s-era Rutgers! What does that mean? READ DOWN! Thus begins my sure-to-be-ill-fated attempt to write Big Ten-centric guides to all 48 teams in the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. If you’d like to know how to watch these games, as well as whether you should watch them, I’ve […]

Mexico gets off to roaring World Cup start with a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match

Mexico gets off to roaring World Cup start with a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup by scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament

Soccer-Aguirre proud as Mexico overcome nerves to win World Cup opener

Soccer-Aguirre proud as Mexico overcome nerves to win World Cup opener

By Angelica Medina MEXICO CITY, June 11 (Reuters) - Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said his side had overcome their opening-match nerves after beating nine-man South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup Group A opener at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, but warned they still had plenty to improve.

Soccer-Mexico get World Cup party started with 2-0 win over nine-man South Africa

Soccer-Mexico get World Cup party started with 2-0 win over nine-man South Africa

By Toby Davis MEXICO CITY, June 11 (Reuters) - Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in an encounter with three red cards as the quadrennial football extravaganza got underway at the Azteca stadium.

Pochettino says no Americans among top 100 players yet US can win World Cup

Pochettino says no Americans among top 100 players yet US can win World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino has been blunt about American soccer talent

World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament

World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament

After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived

Guadalajara ramps up security and promises safe World Cup after cartel violence scare

Guadalajara ramps up security and promises safe World Cup after cartel violence scare

With the World Cup about to begin, heavily armed police and National Guard officers are patrolling the streets of Guadalajara

Soccer-In at the deep end: The World Cup managers short on preparation

Soccer-In at the deep end: The World Cup managers short on preparation

By Trevor Stynes June 10 (Reuters) - International managers often complain about limited preparation time, so spare a thought for the recently appointed coaches arriving at this World Cup, some mere weeks into the job and often without a single competitive game in charge of their side.

Soccer-Hosts Mexico face South Africa under pressure to deliver in World Cup opener

Soccer-Hosts Mexico face South Africa under pressure to deliver in World Cup opener

By Janina Nuno Rios MEXICO CITY, June 9 (Reuters) - Mexico will launch their home World Cup campaign against South Africa on Thursday under pressure to deliver the winning start fans expect at the Estadio Azteca, where the tournament returns for a third time.