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The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its backing for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election following his controversial attempt to privatise World Cup stakes, with other European and North American bodies also expressing lost confidence.
FIFA has initiated a disciplinary investigation into Argentina following their World Cup final defeat to Spain, examining post-match incidents and potential breaches of tournament conduct regulations.
Ecuador mounted a remarkable comeback to defeat already-qualified Germany 2-1 and secure their spot in the World Cup knockout round, ending a goal-scoring drought that had plagued their campaign.
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The World Cup achieved its 100-goal milestone faster than any tournament since 1954, with Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo scoring the historic goal in a commanding 5-1 victory over Sweden on Saturday.
Three Norwegian players—Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth, and Kristian Thorstvedt—are competing at the World Cup following in their fathers' footsteps. The sons hope to advance further than their fathers' 1994 squad, which exited in the group stage.
Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan has rejected claims of tension involving star player Mohamed Salah, stressing squad harmony ahead of Sunday's critical World Cup Group G encounter with New Zealand in Vancouver.
Brazil's 3-0 rout of Haiti revealed the potential of Carlo Ancelotti's diamond midfield formation, with Matheus Cunha's intelligent movement and link-up play providing the balance the team desperately needed after a sluggish World Cup opener.