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2026 FIFA World Cup
Ivory Coast nearly beating Germany wasn't a surprise to anyone paying attention
Ivory Coast made no secret of their stated aims ahead of their second FIFA World Cup game against Germany on Saturday: beat Germany in Toronto and secure top spot in Group E. It was so close to coming true.
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Ivory Coast want to emulate Morocco '22 as Fae eyes semifinal run
Ivory Coast boss slams Germany's 'lack of fair play'
Klinsmann: Germany 'really struggled' despite late win vs. Ivory Coast
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Klinsmann: Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande a 'very special player'
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In a tournament of 'super subs,' Germany's Undav steals the show in comeback win
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Koeman: We have more confidence after victory vs. Sweden
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In FIFA World Cup's milestone 1,000th match, Japan arise to make history of their own
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How close is this? Japan denied a goal by millimeters, but remember 2022 vs. Spain?
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Gakpo, Brobbey answer Dutch call for World Cup excellence
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Netherlands break WC record with Sweden rout
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Hislop praises 'complete' Netherlands team after 'thumping' Sweden
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Why does Cody Gakpo look better for Netherlands than Liverpool?
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Dutch fans celebrate Brobbey's opening goal vs. Sweden
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71 seconds, €55m - Have Bayern pulled off transfer steal with Saibari?
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Onuoha doubts Morocco can repeat World Cup semifinal run
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Wolvaardt and South Africa look for a change in fortunes
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