Every World Cup needs a cult hero: 2026 has given us touchline dreamboat Sebastián Beccacece
The Ecuador manager is a beautifully manicured buzz of energy with Bolivarian liberation in his heart. The tournament is all the better for him An underrated pleasure for spectators at every World Cup is observing the managers. If club football, an increasingly regimented domain of set pieces and systems, is all abo…
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- Guardian — FootballSun, 05 Jul · 02:55
England braced for a Mexican whirlwind as Tuchel strives for calm amid the chaos
After their frantic display against DR Congo, England head coach needs his side to remain composed in the Azteca cauldron It was somehow in keeping with the bedlam that has gripped Mexico since Tuesday night when their team beat Ecuador to set up a World Cup last-16 showdown with England on Sunday. There was talk of…
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- Guardian — FootballSat, 04 Jul · 11:58
England get hostile welcome on arrival at Mexico City hotel for World Cup showdown
Hundreds of fans greet the players, with many booing Increased security outside after Ecuador team disturbed England received a hostile welcome as they arrived at their Mexico City hotel for Sunday’s World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico. England had been hoping to keep their location undisclosed after Mexico support…
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- BBC Sport — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 13:01
Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations
More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico City on Tuesday to mark the country's win over Ecuador.
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- Guardian — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 09:27
World Cup 2026: England v DR Congo buildup, Bielsa departs, France dazzle and more – live
‘Don’t start to doubt’: Tuchel wants patience Email us | Bracketology | World Cup Daily The view from England now , and Jacob Steinberg’s preview of today’s game: The part where Tuchel earns his corn starts now. England’s target at the World Cup is to put a second star on the shirt but it would be pushing it to say…
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- BBC Sport — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 07:13
Hincapie second player to be sent off for covering mouth
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie becomes the second player at this tournament to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent in stoppage time of their 2-0 defeat against Mexico.
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- BBC Sport — FootballWed, 01 Jul · 06:52
Mexico set up potential England tie with win over 10-man Ecuador
Mexico cruise into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium.
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