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World Cup 2026 news LIVE: Curacao goalkeeper makes history, Egypt coach denies rift with Salah, another team crashes out
The Independent • • general
Key Points:
- Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room set a World Cup record with 15 saves in a 90-minute match, helping the smallest nation ever to qualify hold Ecuador to a 0-0 draw and keep their knockout stage hopes alive.
- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan denied any unrest involving Mohamed Salah ahead of their match against New Zealand, while Spain and Belgium prepared for their upcoming group games.
- Tunisia became the third team eliminated from the tournament after a 4-0 loss to Japan, despite a coaching change prior to the match.
- England midfielder Declan Rice expressed confidence in his set-piece abilities, stating that fans can expect dangerous deliveries and assists during the World Cup.
- Iran’s coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized the limited training time and travel restrictions his team faced in the U.S., which he said hampered their preparation for the match against Belgium.
