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Koeman steps down as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit
Ronald Koeman has stepped down as head coach of the Netherlands national team following their exit from the World Cup, with the Dutch team losing to Morocco in a penalty shootout in the last 32. Meanwhile, Ivory Coast coach Fae lamented his team's lack of maturity after a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Norway, with the winning goal conceded late in the match. Sweden's head coach Graham Potter also admitted his team was outplayed by a superior France side following their 3-0 defeat in the round of 32. Three coaches from different nations reflected on their teams' World Cup exits through different lenses of disappointment and accountability.
Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16
Kylian Mbappe scored two goals as France defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance to the World Cup last 16, setting up a showdown with Paraguay. England faced a challenging match against the Democratic Republic of Congo as they aimed for the last 16, while co-hosts the USA prepared for a pivotal game against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Mexico ended a 40-year World Cup knockout curse by defeating Ecuador 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca.
