Michael Church

Tony Popovic wants his Australia team to deliver the ​nation's first-ever win in the knockout rounds of a World Cup against Egypt in Dallas on ‌Friday rather than putting faith in his young squad to deliver success in the future.

DALLAS, July 2 (Reuters) - Tony Popovic ⁠wants his Australia team to deliver the nation's first-ever win in the knockout rounds of a ⁠World Cup

Egypt secured a dramatic passage to the World Cup last 16 on Friday, overcoming Australia 4-2 in a tense penalty shootout after their clash at Dallas Stadium ended 1-1 following extra time.

Egypt held their nerve to ​move into the World Cup last 16 with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Australia on ‌Friday following a 1-1 draw after extra time at Dallas Stadium.

By Michael Church ARLINGTON, Texas, July 3 (Reuters) - Egypt held their nerve to beat Australia 4-2 on penalties and secure their first

DALLAS, July 5 (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo stressed he will leave football with no regrets but stopped short of admitting the current World Cup would be his last ahead of Portugal’s last-16 clash with neighbours Spain in Dallas on Monday.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – Spain substitute Mikel Merino broke through a stubborn Portugal defense in the 91st minute to earn his side a 1-0 win on Monday

By Michael Church July 12 (Reuters) - Coach Amir Ghalenoei has extended his contract with the Iran national team until the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia in January, the country's football federation confirmed on Sunday.

DALLAS, July 12 (Reuters) - When Mauricio Pochettino named the ⁠U.S. squad for the World Cup, no club played a greater role in developing the players who would represent the tournament co-hosts than FC ⁠Dallas.

DALLAS - When Mauricio Pochettino named the U.S. squad for the World Cup, no club played a greater role in developing the players who would represent the tournament co-hosts than FC Dallas.