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Football
Soccer-Qatar coach Lopetegui plays down pressure ahead of Canada test at World Cup
VANCOUVER, June 17 (Reuters) - Qatar are approaching the World Cup with a relaxed mindset, focusing on enjoying the occasion and remaining competitive rather than feeling pressure, manager Julen Lopetegui said ahead of Thursday's game against co-hosts Canada in Vancouver.
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Rugby
Rugby-Hot Hurricanes take on surging Chiefs for Super Rugby crown
June 18 (Reuters) - The Wellington Hurricanes have set the standard in Super Rugby Pacific all season but to clinch the title on Saturday they will need to beat a Waikato Chiefs side who played some sensational rugby to reach the final last week.
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Football
Soccer-Coach Dalic says Croatia have no room for error after England loss at World Cup
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 17 (Reuters) - Coach Zlatko Dalic said Croatia have no more room for error at the World Cup after going down 4-2 to England in an entertaining Group L opener at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday.
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Football
Explainer-Soccer-How soccer’s eligibility rules work and their impact on the World Cup
ATLANTA, June 17 (Reuters) - Morocco's impressive performance against Brazil on the opening weekend of the World Cup and the shock draw that tiny Cape Verde forced against Spain came from a foundation of studious assimilation of players from around Europe, vastly strengthening their side with talent from the diaspora.
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Football
Soccer-Kane's prowess cannot mask England's frailties at the back
June 17 (Reuters) - Harry Kane's feat of equalling of Gary Lineker's England World Cup scoring record with two goals in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Croatia shows the captain is going into the tournament with all guns firing.
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Football
Soccer-South Korea coach calls drone sighting 'unfortunate' ahead of Mexico clash
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 17 (Reuters) - South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo on Wednesday described the appearance of a drone during a closed World Cup training session as "unfortunate" ahead of the crucial World Cup Group A game against co-hosts Mexico.
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Football
Soccer-Ghana, Panama fans throng Toronto streets ahead of World Cup clash
TORONTO, June 17 (Reuters) - Boisterous fans of Ghana and Panama marched to Toronto Stadium to root for their teams in the World Cup Group L clash wearing traditional dress and waving flags, determined not to let high ticket prices and gloomy weather dampen their spirits.
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Football
Soccer-Kane draws level with Lineker as England outgun Croatia
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 17 (Reuters) - Harry Kane struck twice while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford delivered the knockout blows as England survived a back-and-forth battle to beat Croatia 4-2 on Wednesday and launch their World Cup campaign in a heavyweight clash that lived up to its billing.
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Football
Soccer-Turkey and Paraguay face off with little room for error after humbling defeats
SANTA CLARA, California, June 17 (Reuters) - Paraguay and Turkey head into Friday's World Cup Group D clash with little margin for error after opening defeats left both sides playing catch-up in the race for the knockout rounds.
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Football
Soccer-Scorching Miami heat could push World Cup players to the brink, expert warns
MIAMI, June 17 (Reuters) - Players arriving in Miami for World Cup matches may find themselves battling more than just opposing teams, as sweltering heat and humidity threaten to turn the tournament into a test of endurance as much as skill.
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Football
Soccer-US hope Pulisic can face Australia after calf injury
IRVINE, California, June 17 (Reuters) - United States players said they hope Christian Pulisic will be available for their Group D World Cup clash against Australia on Friday after the forward was substituted at halftime in their opener with a left calf injury.
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Football
Soccer-Fans boo hydration break during England-Croatia World Cup match
DALLAS, June 17 (Reuters) - Loud boos echoed around Dallas Stadium at the start of the first hydration break during the World Cup clash between England and Croatia on Wednesday as fans signalled their disdain for the innovation.
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Football
Soccer-Brazil seek Haiti reset after Morocco expose familiar cracks
MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, June 17 (Reuters) - Brazil face Haiti on Friday needing a World Cup reset rather than another misty-eyed reminder of their glittering past, after a disappointing Group C draw with Morocco left Carlo Ancelotti's side with bruises, questions and little room for another flop.
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Football
Soccer-Portugal's Ronaldo does little to shake perception he is yesterday's man
HOUSTON, June 17 (Reuters) - Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's two second-half misses against the Democratic Republic of Congo and a mostly anonymous display did little to dissuade those who feel he is past his prime and not the man to lead his country to World Cup success.
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Football
Soccer-US game on Juneteenth gives chance to showcase team's diversity
SEATTLE, June 17 (Reuters) - The United States' clash with Australia on Friday presents the co-hosts with the chance to not only book a place in the World Cup knockout phase, but also celebrate Black history and showcase the diversity of the team and Seattle.
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Football
Soccer-Unquenchable Scottish thirst for World Cup beer pushes Boston bars to the limit
BOSTON, June 17 (Reuters) - Bars in Boston are gearing up for a second tidal wave of drinking by Scotland's Tartan Army of football fans who nearly drained some pubs of all their beer in the first weekend of their World Cup occupation of the city.
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Football
Soccer-Germany's Ruediger happy with bogeyman image, says any publicity is good publicity
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, June 17 (Reuters) - Germany defender Antonio Ruediger is happy being cast as the villain amid criticism of his on-pitch behaviour and said on Wednesday that controversy generates clicks and any publicity was good publicity.
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Football
Soccer-Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener
HOUSTON, June 17 (Reuters) - Portugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo were left frustrated after Democratic Republic of Congo fought back to earn a 1-1 draw on Wednesday in the African nation's return to the World Cup stage after 52 years.
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Football
Soccer-Gakpo says Dutch must be ready for fit-again Isak in Sweden showdown
RIVERSIDE, Missouri, June 17 (Reuters) - Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo said on Wednesday his side must be wary of Liverpool teammate Alexander Isak when they face Sweden in their next World Cup Group F match, after the striker's return to fitness and scoring form.
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Football
Soccer-Brest coach Eric Roy dead at 58
June 17 (Reuters) - Brest coach Eric Roy has died at the age of 58 after battling pancreatic cancer, his family said on Wednesday.
