World Cup 2026: England to face DRC, South Korea president blasts team – as it happened | World Cup 2026
• England has begun preparations to face DR Congo in the Round of 32, while Scotland's Steve Clarke has stepped down as manager. • The tournament sees the exit of Iran and South Korea, with the latter's president publicly criticizing the team's performance. • Key matchups on Monday include Japan against Brazil and Morocco against the Netherlands, testing whether non-European or South American teams can break the traditional elite's dominance.
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