After the Netherlands' exit to Morocco, Ronald Koeman defended his back-five choice: "The whole of the Netherlands wanted five; we played five and got criticized; I don't care."
After Germany's exit from the World Cup, head coach Julian Nagelsmann refused to resign; he said he has a contract until 2028 and that the decision rests with the federation.
Criticizing the VAR decision that led to Germany's exit, Jürgen Klopp took a dig at Arsenal: "If the goal is illegal, then Arsenal won't be champions; 60% of their goals came that way."
Manchester United are ready to listen to offers for Mason Mount. Milan's new head coach Ruben Amorim wants to bring his former player into his squad.
Germany were eliminated by Paraguay on penalties. According to the report, with four players avoiding responsibility for the sixth penalty, Jonathan Tah — who had never taken one — stepped up and missed.
After Germany's exit from the 2026 World Cup, legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced the end of his national team career. An era has closed.
Real Madrid are reported to be interested in Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori; formal talks have not yet begun, but the player is well regarded.
In the World Cup Round of 32, hosts Mexico — perfect and unbreached in the group — host Ecuador, the side that toppled Germany, at the Azteca.
Having gone perfect in the group at the World Cup Round of 32, France face Sweden at the final venue. The favorites, Les Bleus, are eyeing the last 16.
Côte d'Ivoire and Norway meet in Dallas in the World Cup Round of 32, with both teams chasing a place in the last 16 for the first time.
The starting XIs of Germany and Paraguay, who meet in the World Cup Round of 32, have been announced. Schlotterbeck and Diego Gómez are out.
Coming from behind against Japan in the World Cup Round of 32, Brazil won 2-1 with a late goal from Gabriel Martinelli to reach the last 16.
