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2026 WCQ: Kluivert ready to upset Australia in first match as Indonesia head coach

2026 WCQ: Kluivert ready to upset Australia in first match as Indonesia head coach

Dutch manager Patrick Kluivert is looking to lead Indonesia to victory against Australia in matchday seven in the Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Afrosport reports. The former Dutch forward took over the Indonesian team in January, succeeding South Korean manager Shin Tae-yong, who was in charge of the team for five years. Indonesia, third in Group C with six points, will take on Australia...

Tunisia walking on thin rope after Australia defeat

Tunisia lost to Australia by a lone goal in the early kick-off fixture at the Al Janoub Stadium in their second Group D match. The Carthage Eagles were hoping to get Africa's second win at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament, following Senegal’s triumphant 3-1 battling of the hosts Qatar. Attacking midfielder Naim Sliti replaced Brondby IF's Anis Ben Slimane in the starting line-up for the...

Giroud joins Henry as France’s all-time top scorer in World Cup opener

Giroud joins Henry as France’s all-time top scorer in World Cup opener

Olivier Giroud has drawn level with Thierry Henry's record of 51 international goals for France national team, making eight fewer appearances than the Barcelona and Arsenal legend. Giroud and Henry are now France's joint-top scorer of all time which could be broken with a new record in Qatar. The AC Milan forward bagged a brace in France's emphatic 4-1 win against Group D rivals Australia in...