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Mexico has already secured its place in Group A of the World Cup, and the final group‑stage encounter with Czechia offers a chance for the coaching staff to rotate the squad and give valuable minutes to younger members.
Both teams struggled to find rhythm in a match that offered few clear chances and limited entertainment value.
The Czech Republic opened their World Cup campaign with a goal from a long throw, a tactic reminiscent of Premier League set‑piece routines. South Korea’s technical response, highlighted by Hwang In‑beom’s 25‑pass equaliser, raised questions about the limits of purely defensive approaches.
In his candid new memoir, West Ham’s record scorer reflects on a near‑fatal accident, mental‑health battles, and the fight to change how football treats its stars.