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At the 2026 World Cup, teams such as Cape Verde, Ghana and Curaçao achieved surprising results against top countries. Analysis of their tactics shows how compact defence, smart pressing and efficient attacking play make the difference – and why established countries should beware of coherent underdogs.
USA – Turkey ends 2-3 with a goal in the 98th minute; Pulisic back from a calf injury and immediately threatening; defensive depth remains a concern for the Americans.
England won 2-0 against Panama at the 2026 World Cup. Marcus Rashford started in the starting line-up for the first time and indicates that he wants to further raise his level in the tournament.
Despite minor injury complaints, Elliot Anderson contributed to the English victory over Panama. Harry Kane set a new English goalscoring record at the World Cup. England qualifies for the knockout phase as group winners.
After the injury of right back Reece James, the call to add Trent Alexander-Arnold to the England World Cup squad is becoming louder. However, national coach Thomas Tuchel rejects this suggestion and remains confident in his current selection, despite criticism from the English media.
Mia Hamm sees many similarities between the current confidence in the American football team and the success of the US women's national team in 1999. In the run-up to the 2027 Women's World Cup, she mentions the importance of the Brazilian host country and the growth of women's football worldwide.
Cape Verde has advanced to the knockout phase for the first time at the 2026 World Cup after a draw against Saudi Arabia. The island nation eliminates Uruguay and now plays against Argentina with Lionel Messi. National coach Bubista underlines the importance for his country: 'This is a huge achievement for us.'
In addition to Paolo Maldini, the Italian association is also looking at former Juventus and Roma player Zbigniew Boniek as a candidate for the position of technical director. After the departure of national coach Gattuso and head of delegation Buffon, the search for new faces for the national team has begun.
This weekend the World Cup kicks off again with matches featuring Messi, Kane and Ronaldo, among others. In the World Cup studio, experts analyze Dembélé's performance, the experiences with Uruguay, Norway's position and the positioning of the Netherlands as a possible dark horse at the tournament.
After the elimination at the World Cup, Curaçao in Willemstad is thankful for the work of coach Dick Advocaat. The team waves goodbye to the tournament knowing that they played with dedication and passion.
Massimo Calvelli has been appointed as the new general manager of AC Milan. The club, led by RedBird, entrusts Calvelli with the task of bringing back a winning mentality to the rossoneri, both on and off the field. Calvelli previously held top positions at the ATP and sports brands such as Nike.
