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World Cup: Netherlands facing flu outbreak
Several members of the Netherlands team are battling flu symptoms, manager Louis Van Gaal revealed, just a day before the Round of 16 match versus the U.S.Had a day of rest »
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New 48-team World Cup format fails to impress Poland coach
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The high drama of split-screen tension during simultaneous matches in the final set of World Cup group games is now a thing of the past. The next tournament in 2026 will feature 48 teams — 16 more than this year in Qatar — and use a different format that will do away with group rivals playing at the same time with advancement and elimination swinging on late goals. Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz, who led his team into the round of 16, isn't a fan of the upcoming changes, eve
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Pele receiving palliative care – reports
The Brazilian has suffered health problems in recent years.
The Independent
Netherlands vs USA LIVE: World Cup 2022 latest score, goals and updates as Wright sets up dramatic finale
The World Cup knockout stages begin as Cody Gakpo looks to extend his scoring run against Christian Pulisic’s USA side

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