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More than just happy to be here, New Zealand hunts first-ever knockout run
Read full article: More than just happy to be here, New Zealand hunts first-ever knockout runNew Zealand, at No. 82 ranked fourth lowest in the tournament, has a chance to go from ‘just happy to be here’ to its first-ever World Cup win against Egypt Sunday.
Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2
Read full article: Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2The teams that are ranked 61st, 67th and 85th in FIFA’s world rankings all were heavy underdogs in their first matches at the World Cup.
Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
Read full article: Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup openerThe coach of Iran’s World Cup team says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand.