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World Cup guide: Time for England to step up under Thomas Tuchel

England has been mentioned, as usual, as one of the contenders for the World Cup title. However, their group-stage performance has not exactly inspired confidence. Now the real test begins for the “new” England under German coach Thomas Tuchel.

Ebola cases and deaths rise in Congo-Kinshasa as outbreak spreads

Ebola outbreak spreads to fourth province in Congo as deaths rise

The Ebola outbreak in Congo-Kinshasa has spread to a fourth province in the country, while the number of confirmed deaths continues to rise.

Sweden tipped as second-biggest World Cup underdog, only Cape Verde worse

Sweden enters the World Cup finals as a clear underdog. According to the odds market, Blågult is the second least likely winner among all round-of-32 teams. Only Cape Verde, who face reigning world champion Argentina, is considered to have a smaller chance of advancing.

Elanga’s equalizer sends Sweden through as Japan scare almost ends World Cup run

Anthony Elanga is a Swedish hero. If he hadn’t equalized against Japan, Sweden’s World Cup campaign would already have been over.

Congo-Kinshasa reaches World Cup round of 16 after stunning comeback win over Uzbekistan

Congo-Kinshasa has advanced from the group stage of the World Cup for the first time ever. The team was in a bad position against group giants Uzbekistan, but managed to turn around a 0-1 deficit.

Ebola death toll in Democratic Republic of Congo rises above 300

France reports first Ebola case

The first case of Ebola has been confirmed in France. The patient is a doctor who returned from a mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.