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Mexico Coach Javier Aguirre Revamps Squad for World Cup Redemption

Mexico Coach Javier Aguirre Revamps Squad for World Cup Redemption

Mexico Coach Javier Aguirre Revamps Squad for World Cup Redemption

Soccer-World Cup co-hosts Mexico beat Australia 1-0 in Rose Bowl warmup

Soccer-World Cup co-hosts Mexico beat Australia 1-0 in Rose Bowl warmup

May 30 (Reuters) - World Cup co-hosts Mexico savoured a confidence-building 1-0 friendly win over Australia in front of a mammoth crowd at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, a result that left both sides' coaches with hard choices before naming their squads for the tournament.

Vázquez’s first-half header lifts Mexico past Australia 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up

Vázquez’s first-half header lifts Mexico past Australia 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up

Defender Johan Vazquez scored a first-half goal and Mexico beat Australia 1-0 on Saturday night in a warm-up match for the World Cup

5 Knockout Exits That Explain Mexico’s World Cup Ceiling

5 Knockout Exits That Explain Mexico’s World Cup Ceiling

Explore five iconic and heartbreaking World Cup knockout losses that define Mexico's struggle to reach the coveted 'quinto partido' and quarterfinals.

Soccer-South Africa hope for World Cup boost after failing to capitalise on 2010

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 consistent competitors on the global stage.

Soccer-Physical Czechs will look to win ugly to qualify from Group A

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 with combative, physical play aimed at grinding out results against more technical opponents.

Soccer-South Korea's Son scores brace in 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago

Soccer-South Korea's Son scores brace in 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago

May 31 (Reuters) - Son Heung-min answered questions about his form in convincing fashion on Saturday, netting twice as South Korea thrashed Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 in a World Cup warm-up friendly.

5 Scheduling Changes That Changed How Fans Watch the World Cup

5 Scheduling Changes That Changed How Fans Watch the World Cup

From winter tournaments to bracket expansions, explore the key scheduling decisions that have forever altered the World Cup fan experience.

Mexico pulls out a win against Australia at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena

Mexico pulls out a win against Australia at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena

Thanks to a goal by Johan Vasquez, the defender was able to lead the team to a 1-0 win in their second send-off game before the World Cup.

5 Exits That Explain Mexico’s Round-of-16 Curse

5 Exits That Explain Mexico’s Round-of-16 Curse

An inside look at Mexico's infamous World Cup 'curse' and the five most heartbreaking Round of 16 exits that defined a generation of soccer.

Soccer-Goals dry up for South Korea's favourite Son ahead of World Cup

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 continues heading into the World Cup some may feel now is the time to let someone else lead the line.

2026 World Cup: Group A Preview

2026 World Cup: Group A Preview

The prep for the biggest soccer tournament ever begins with Group A.