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Mbappé’s Advice Inspired My Goal, Says Dembélé
France forward Ousmane Dembélé credited captain Kylian Mbappé for helping create the chance that led to his goal in their 2-0 FIFA World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco.
Les Bleus booked their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarter-finals. orlando-books.blog
Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé at Gillette Stadium fired Didier Deschamps’ side into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.
Dembélé hailed Les Bleus’ focus and determination after booking their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.
“We’re very happy. We were really focused on this match.
“This is my third World Cup semi-final with the French team. It’s pure joy, pure pleasure.
“We’re going to stay focused on what’s coming next. Two or three minutes before my goal, Kylian [Mbappe] told me to stay central. He made a great run that opened up the path for me.
“I really wanted to get the shot on target and see it go in. I’m happy.”
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway and England battle for semifinal spot
A place in the semifinals will be on the line when Norway and England lock horns in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal at Miami Stadium on Saturday. Both sides arrive full of confidence after navigating difficult Round of 16 encounters and will be eager to take another step toward football’s biggest prize.
The Vikings have already claimed one major scalp by ousting five-time champions Brazil in the previous round – can they now end the dreams of the Three Lions, who showed their hunger for World Cup success by overcoming co-hosts Mexico this past weekend? Here’s the breakdown as Norway and England battle in ‘Miami Vice’.
Head-to-head
Matches played 12
Norway wins 2
England wins 7
Draws 3
Norway goals 7
England goals 28
Norway and England have met in 12 previous matches, with the Three Lions claiming seven wins compared to two for the Vikings, while three games have been drawn. The teams’ most recent clash was a friendly at Wembley Stadium in 2014 which England won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Wayne Rooney.
Players to watch
Norway – Erling Haaland
Tournament stats
– Appearances: 4
– Goals: 7
– Assists: 1
– Yellow/red cards: 0/0
Erling Haaland has further underlined his reputation as perhaps the best outright No.9 in world football, scoring seven goals in just four games at the global tournament – including a brace of goals to secure the Vikings a famous win over Brazil.
England – Harry Kane
Tournament stats
– Appearances: 5
– Goals: 6
– Assists: 1
– Yellow/red cards: 0/0
Harry Kane is England’s captain, highest scorer and all-round clutch player – without him, the Three Lions would already have gone home. The Bayern Munich forward will look to outshine Erling Haaland and take his team to the semifinals.
Key stats
– 51.4 – Erling Haaland has averaged a goal every 51.4 minutes at the World Cup.
– 9 – Norway have conceded nine goals in five matches at the World Cup.
– 3 – Mexico had not conceded a single goal at the World Cup until they ran into England and shipped three inside an hour.
– 73 – Harry Kane has scored an astonishing 73 goals in the 2025-26 season for club and country.
Tactical battle
Ståle Solbakken’s Norway arrive with a pragmatic, adaptable structure, typically a flexible 4-3-3 that becomes more direct and physical in key moments, especially through set-pieces and Erling Haaland’s presence. Their recent win over Brazil underlined Solbakken’s in-game adaptability and reliance on vertical transitions and late attacking surges.
Thomas Tuchel’s England, meanwhile, emphasise tactical flexibility, using wide overloads and a crossing-heavy approach to break compact defences, while remaining willing to make bold positional switches mid-game. The battle hinges on whether Norway’s structure and aerial threat can disrupt England’s fluid attacking patterns and territorial control.
Broadcast details
Times CAT
Saturday 11 July
23:00: Quarterfinal 3 – Norway v England – Live on SuperSport World Cup Central
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Junior Bok coaches share expertise in Georgia legacy seminar
The strong rugby bond between South Africa and Georgia was further strengthened when the Junior Springbok assistant coaches hosted a highly successful coaching seminar at the team’s hotel in Tbilisi.
The seminar, aligned with World Rugby’s legacy initiatives, focused on the fundamentals of forward and set-piece play.
The proceedings were opened by SA Rugby Union (SARU) Deputy President, Mr Francois Davids, who set the tone by highlighting the warm relationship and growing cooperation between SA Rugby and the Georgian Rugby Union.
The two nations regularly clash at age-group level, frequently arranging fixtures to maximize playing opportunities for their Under-18 and Under-20 players. Notably, the Junior Springboks travelled to Georgia for a two-match series last year and again earlier this year as part of their preparations for the Junior World Championship.
Georgia also sent teams to South Africa to compete in the SA Rugby U20 International Series in May this year, and last August in the U18 International Series, while their senior men’s team played Tests against the Springboks in South Africa in 2021 and 2025.
“Our countries share a special relationship, and the coaches and staff of both teams have come to know each other very well through our regular engagements over the past two years,” commented Junior Bok forwards coaching consultant Barend Pieterse.
“The local coaches present today were a remarkably enthusiastic group, and their passion for the game was evident in every interaction.”
The seminar was presented by Pieterse, a former Springbok lock with extensive international coaching experience. Presenting alongside him was Lumumba Currie, the Junior Boks’ assistant coach who was part of the coaching staff that guided the SA U20s to a world title in Italy last year.
The masterclass focused heavily on the technical aspects of lineouts, scrums, and mauls. Pieterse said: “It was no surprise to us that the local coaches were so eager to dive into the set-piece aspects of the game. Both Georgian and South African rugby identity is built on a love for the physical battle. The scrum, lineout, and maul are vital to how both nations play.”
Currie added that initiatives such as the seminar were an important way of giving back to the wider rugby community.
“Rugby continues to grow when coaches and players are prepared to share ideas and learn from one another,” said Currie.
“We have always enjoyed our visits to Georgia and the relationships that have developed over the years. Hopefully, sessions like these can play a small role in helping to grow the game even further.”
The local Georgian coaches expressed their immense gratitude to the South African coaching staff for their openness and the valuable technical knowledge shared during the session.
Georgia Rugby Union coaching development manager George Nozadze said the seminar provided a valuable learning opportunity for the local coaching community.
“We have tremendous admiration for South African rugby, and to be part of a session like this was a real privilege,” said Nozadze, who is also the Georgia Sevens coach.
“It was an outstanding masterclass, and we gained a great deal from the technical discussions, particularly around the lineout and maul, which are areas of the game that Georgians are especially passionate about.
“Our coaches will leave inspired by what they have learnt and motivated to apply those lessons within their own environments. We would like to thank the Junior Springbok coaching staff for their generosity, openness, and willingness to share their knowledge.”
While making a meaningful contribution off the field, the Junior Boks’ attention now turns firmly to their Junior World Championship semi-final against England on Monday evening in Tbilisi. The match starts at 18h30 and will be broadcast live on SuperSport.
Meanwhile, World Rugby has announced the match officials for Monday’s two semi-final matches in Tbilisi. The SA U20 encounter with England will be refereed by Kevin Bralley of France, while the other semi-final between France and New Zealand is set to be handled by George Selwood of England.
Issued by SA Rugby Communications
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RC Lens : l’Algérien Bilal Hamdi confirmé dans le staff de Dino Toppmöller
Excellente nouvelle pour le football algérien. L’ancien joueur algérien Bilal Hamdi poursuivra son aventure sur le banc du Racing Club de Lens en qualité d’entraîneur adjoint du nouveau technicien allemand Dino Toppmöller, officiellement nommé à la tête des Sang et Or jusqu’en juin 2028. Le RC Lens a annoncé la composition de son staff technique […]
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Coupe du monde 2026: Lionel Messi et Cristiano Ronaldo ciblés par les infox
Après sa victoire 2-0 contre le Maroc jeudi soir à Boston, la France est la première nation qualifiée pour les demi-finales de la Coupe du monde. L’Espagne, la Belgique, la Norvège, l’Angleterre, l’Argentine et la Suisse espèrent rejoindre les Bleus dans le dernier carré. Sur les réseaux sociaux la tension est montée d'un cran, la désinformation aussi. Les infox ciblent notamment les deux légendes du football, Cristiano Ronaldo et Lionel Messi.