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Scotland coach Steve Clarke concedes his team are likely heading home after a 3-0 loss to Brazil, acknowledging that his players gifted goals through poor defensive play during their final Group C match.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney celebrated the nation's football team after securing their first-ever World Cup finals match victory, visiting the locker room to praise the squad's character and composure following a teammate's serious injury.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed concerns about his team's opening World Cup performance, positioning the Haiti fixture as an opportunity to address defensive vulnerabilities exposed during their Morocco stalemate.
Ghana's coach Carlos Queiroz declared his team ready to face Panama in their World Cup Group L encounter, regardless of whether midfielder Thomas Partey gains entry to Canada following an ongoing legal appeal over his disputed admission.