Thomas Tuchel praises players after England surges past Croatia in second half

Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford struck in the second 45 minutes to seal the victory after Harry Kane had two goals canceled out by Croatia in ​the opening half.

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Ronaldo fails to shine as Portugal held to surprise draw with Congo at World Cup

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez acknowledged his side felt the pressure ‌of trying ‌to win the tournament.

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Scotland’s famous Tartan Army drinking Boston dry at World Cup

"Do they ever sleep? Do they ever get tired? They were back at it the ‌next day at 11 a.m.," said Billy DeCain, general manager of the Sam Adams Tap Room in Boston.

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Shohei Ohtani pitches through bloody blister as Dodgers complete sweep of Rays

Ohtani ​was not used as the designated hitter but had an at-bat as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning and grounded out.

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Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris

Sumo's trip to Paris offered a vivid reminder that the sport's rituals and symbolism can resonate as strongly as the action in the ring.

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Messi hat trick equals goalscoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

Norway striker Erling ⁠Haaland also announced his arrival at the World Cup in typically emphatic fashion, with two goals in a majestic display against Iraq.

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Tunisia replaces manager days ahead of Japan World Cup match

Herve Renard managed Saudi Arabia to a shock 2-1 victory over eventual ​champions Argentina at the 2022 ⁠World Cup.

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