Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16.

Four decades of frustration finally came to an end as Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 at a raucous Estadio Azteca on Wednesday, booking their place in the World Cup quarterfinals and ending one of international football's longest-running hoodoos.

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday didn’t include regular captain Litton Das in their 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe after granting the wicketkeeper-batter a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL), scheduled from July 17 to August 8.

The most recent meeting came in 2006, which more or less closed the book on a fixture that has always felt slightly out of sync with Brazil’s rhythm.

New Bangladesh youth teams coach Gerard Jones said he wants to build U-20 players who are confident on the ball, resilient and capable of matching opponents physically and tactically.

England have yet to hit top gear at the FIFA World Cup, and after navigating a group stage with little jeopardy, Thomas Tuchel's side now face a Round of 32 clash in Atlanta tonight against a fearless DR Congo team with nothing to lose.

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A confident United States side eyeing a deep World Cup run face a Bosnia and Herzegovina team determined to spoil the co-hosts’ party in tonight’s Round of 32 clash in Santa Clara.

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His comments come ahead of Saturday's last-32 clash against Argentina in Miami.

Thousands of Norwegian fans joined in a huge "Viking row" celebration through Oslo on Tuesday, after their team advanced to the World Cup last 16, in a night of wild rejoicing that left a trail of damage to metro trains and city streets.

England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts the USA prepare for the biggest match in their football history.

Sebastian Beccacece bid a heartfelt farewell as Ecuador coach following their 2-0 defeat by Mexico in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday, saying he would have liked to continue in the role but that he had failed to deliver on his promises.

Departing Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa admitted his methods failed to resonate with the players after stepping down following the team's shock group-stage exit from the FIFA World Cup, saying "nothing I tried to transmit was important."

Every generation produces a handful of athletes who redefine their position. For football, that player was Manuel Neuer.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a World Cup as Portugal take on Croatia in Friday's last-32 clash.

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah resumed training on Tuesday, participating in part of the team's session as he continues his recovery from a hamstring strain and boosting hopes he will be fit for Friday's World Cup last-32 clash against Australia.

Deschamps summed up the mood best: “They’re on a mission, and I’m on a mission with them.”