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South Korea pledge 'last-ditch effort' against Germany at FIFA World Cup

Germany can guarantee progress with a win by two clear goals on Wednesday but all four teams can still qualify from Group F, even South Korea, who currently have no points.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: France 'achieved goal' after dire Denmark draw, insists Didier Deschamps

Deschamps made six changes to the starting XI that beat Peru 1-0 and his side happily played out a mutually beneficial stalemate with Denmark.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil coach Tite defends Neymar over Fabio Capello 'diver' jibe

Tite was in a buoyant mood ahead of Brazil's final Group E match against Serbia on Wednesday until asked about Capello's remarks to Italian television.

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Switzerland vice-captain Valon Behrami says 'case closed' over eagle goal celebrations

The match against Serbia had heavy political overtones as Switzerland have several players with family ties in Kosovo, including Behrami.

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Australia bow out as Peru claim FIFA World Cup consolation victory

Peru were already out before this game but they still had a huge travelling support, clad in the country's distinctive white and red colours.

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France finish top ahead of Denmark after FIFA World Cup stalemate

Didier Deschamps' France dominated possession but struggled to create any clear-cut chances against a determined Denmark.

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England want to keep winning feeling at FIFA World Cup: Jordan Pickford

Southgate's England are flying high after beating Tunisia in their opening game before thrashing Panama 6-1 on Sunday.

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VAR stirs FIFA World Cup drama and endless debate

Spain were awarded an equaliser to snatch a 2-2 draw against Morocco when an Iago Aspas goal was given after VAR helped referee Irmatov to reverse a mistaken offside call.

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Mexico striker Javier Hernandez dreaming of 'the impossible' at FIFA World Cup

Hernandez's goal in the 2-1 victory over South Korea on Saturday made him the first Mexican player to score 50 goals for his country.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Panama gunning for 'historic win' against also-eliminated Tunisia, says Felipe Baloy

Baloy, 37, will be retiring from the national team after the World Cup, but was upbeat about Panama's chances going forward.

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Sweden captain Andreas Granqvist may retire from national team after FIFA World Cup 2018

The 33-year-old is set to earn his 74th cap for Sweden in his next game.

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Kosovo collects money for Switzerland players Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri after FIFA fines them over political celebrations

Shaqiri was born in 1991 in Kosovo and left it while he was one year old while Xhaqa was born in Switzerland in 1992 in a family originating from Kosovo.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Germany celebrations 'scornful', says angry Sweden coach Janne Andersson

The coach was riled by what he felt were excessive celebrations by the German bench after Toni Kroos hit a spectacular 95th-minute winner on Saturday to rescue the team's hopes in Russia.

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FIFA World Cup sees Iranian women score spot in the stands

Many Iranian clerics oppose women attending football matches, saying they must be protected from the masculine atmosphere, though the ruling is frequently criticised.

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German Football Association suspend two staff members over spat with Swedish bench at FIFA World Cup game

The pair were stood down for provoking Sweden's bench in Sochi on Saturday with emotional celebrations, which sparked a heated exchange.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Point to win, not to prove for Didier Deschamps' France

Under Deschamps, France focussed on utility football and getting the job done instead of grabbing eyeballs.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: With Neymar's tears, might emotional frailty prove Brazil's undoing?

While the squad can be excused for feeling some pressure, not everyone back home has been sympathetic towards Neymar for his tears and his perceived play-acting in the Costa Rica game.

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Lionel Messi's Argentina aim for FIFA World Cup redemption in crucial game against Nigeria

Argentina's struggles in Russia come after their pre-tournament preparations were wrecked by controversy and poor form, coupled with a reliance on a top-heavy, limited squad.

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VAR drama as Portugal and Spain reach World Cup last 16

Ronaldo was at the heart of a series of VAR incidents during the Portugal vs Iran match on Monday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo misses penalty as Portugal fights off Iran to advance in FIFA World Cup

Portugal will face Uruguay on July 30 for a place in the quarters after ending Iran's hopes of reaching the knockout phase for the first time.

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