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40-Year-Old Boginya Stuns Spain in Cape Verde's World Cup Debut
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (542+ words) Cape Verde goalkeeper becomes oldest World Cup debutant, overcomes personal hardship to secure historic draw against favorites [Sports Chosun Reporter Kim Seong-won] As the final whistle blew, the camera angle focused on Cape Verde goalkeeper Boginya. The island nation of…...
Soccer Toto 34th Round: No First-Place Winners, 2. 3 Billion Won Rolled Over
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (576+ words) Third Consecutive Draw Without First-Place Hit; 35th Round Includes Korea-Mexico Match, Sales End 17th The trustee operator of Sports Toto, a sports promotion lottery issued by the Seoul Olympic Memorial Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, Korea Sports Leisure Co. , Ltd. , announced that no…...
Football Toto Jackpot Tops 2. 3 Billion Won, Rolls Over
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (497+ words) Third Consecutive Round Without Winner as Draws Complicate Predictions No first-prize winner emerged in the Football Toto Win-Draw-Loss for the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. Consequently, a jackpot exceeding 2 billion Korean won has been carried over to the next round....
Spain Draws 0-0, Coach Stresses Unbeaten Streak
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (386+ words) Spain's finishing issues criticized; coach cites seven matches [Sports Chosun Ryu Dong-hyuk reporter] 'Believe in the magic number 32!' Spain recorded a shocking draw. On the 16th (Korean time) at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, USA, they drew 0-0 with Cape Verde in the…...
Asian Teams Undefeated Against European, South American Powerhouses in World Cup
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (277+ words) BBC highlights Asian football's strong start with two wins, three draws against top teams, including Saudi's nine saves against Uruguay [Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] In the early stages of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, Asian nations (based…...
Saudi Arabia Accused of Violating FIFA's Goalkeeper Tactical Rule
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (557+ words) British outlet 'From the Spot' reported on the 16th (Korean time) that ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, set to be held in the U. S. , Canada, and Mexico, fans, players, and coaching staff were required to familiarize themselves with…...
Cape Verde Coach: Possession Doesn't Mean Dominance vs Spain
6+ hour, 3+ min ago (453+ words) Organized defense and goalkeeper Bo Ji-nya's seven saves secure historic draw [OSEN=Jeong Seung-woo Reporter] "Possession does not necessarily mean dominance in a match." Pedro Bubista, the coach of Cape Verde who created one of the biggest upsets in the…...
Jalisco Declares School Holiday for South Korea World Cup
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (216+ words) State closes schools to allow families to enjoy decisive Group A match between Mexico and South Korea The government of Mexico's Jalisco State has announced a school holiday for the entire state on the day of the FIFA World Cup…...
Ronaldo's World Cup Role Divides Portuguese Fans
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (565+ words) Mixed reactions as 41-year-old Ronaldo faces scrutiny ahead of Portugal's World Cup opener [OSEN=Kang Pil-joo Reporter] Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (41, Al Nassr)'s sixth World Cup appearance is approaching, and Portuguese football fans' opinions are sharply divided. The U. S. 'Associated Press…...
Ruben Amorim Set to Lead AC Milan After Manchester United Exit
7+ hour, 21+ min ago (415+ words) Coach waived "15. 9 M from Manchester United, faces former club in August preseason match [OSEN=Jeong Seung-woo Reporter] Ruben Amorim (41), the coach, will take charge of AC Milan. Approximately six months after his disgraceful departure from Manchester United, he has returned…...