Brazil face Haaland and Norway hoodoo in World Cup last 16
Brazil have spent decades collecting World Cup wins like precious stones but on Sunday in New Jersey they run into opponents who stubbornly refuse to join the pile – Norway.
The ...
Chilavert says Paraguay will face ‘a squad from Africa’ when playing France
Former Paraguayan goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert said Paraguay would face a “squad from Africa” when they take on France in the World Cup round of 16 in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Chilavert ...
France wary of Paraguay revenge mission amid World Cup hype
France arrive in Philadelphia as the World Cup’s most feared attacking force, but Kylian Mbappe and coach Didier Deschamps have warned that acclaim, records and a seemingly clear path ...
Germany coach Nagelsmann steps down after World Cup exit; DFB talking to Klopp
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann stepped down on Friday following the team’s early World Cup exit, and the German Football Association said its board was in talks with Juergen Klopp ...
Portugal pay touching tribute to Jota in Toronto on anniversary of his death
When Portugal beat Croatia in a scintillating World Cup game in Toronto, they were playing for something bigger than themselves – they were playing for Diogo Jota.
After the final whistle, ...
Switzerland blank Algeria, reach round of 16 for 4th straight World Cup
Breel Embolo scored in the first half, Dan Ndoye tallied at the start of the second half and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup’s round of 16 with a 2-0 ...
Portugal survive late drama to beat Croatia and reach World Cup last 16
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cup knockout-stage goal of his career, Goncalo Ramos netted a stoppage-time header and Portugal got a last-second break on an offside call to beat ...
Improving Spain outclass Austria 3-0 to ease into World Cup last 16
Spain put their World Cup rivals on notice with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday thanks to a Mikel Oyarzabal double and another commanding defensive display to reach ...
Eliminated but not alone: Mexico City cafe becomes haven for World Cup heartbreak
Amid the sea of green that washed over Mexico City after the country’s World Cup victory over Ecuador on Tuesday, one shop defiantly hoisted the Ecuadorian flag and welcomed ...
Could Cyprus host a World Cup?
While featuring as a pundit during televised coverage of Wednesday evening’s World Cup last 32 tie between DR Congo and England, President Nikos Christodoulides suggested that Cyprus could one day ...
Portugal carry Jota’s memory into World Cup clash on anniversary of his death
When Portugal walk on to the pitch to face Croatia in the World Cup round of 32 on Thursday in Toronto, the date will still be July 2 in Canada.
Back home, ...
Spain try to live up to expectations against undeterred Austria
Spain will try to win their first knockout match at a World Cup since capturing the 2010 title when they face an Austrian side that should be unmoved by high-quality European ...
US keep World Cup dream alive with gutsy win over Bosnia
Ten-man United States moved into the last 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia on Wednesday, ending a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win to keep alive ...
Belgium stage stunning comeback to sink Senegal in extra time
Youri Tielemans struck a 125th-minute penalty as Belgium rallied from two goals down and defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time in their World Cup last 32 clash in Seattle on Wednesday ...
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Kane double rescues England in comeback win over DR Congo
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to see England through to the World Cup round of 16 as they left it late to fight back and overcome a dogged ...
‘Heat dome’ threatens sweltering conditions for World Cup fans and players
Extreme heat will greet fans and players this week at the World Cup, as an imposing “heat dome” settles over the central and eastern United States – plus parts of Canada – ...
No over-confidence from England in World Cup of fine margins
England go into their last-32 tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo as overwhelming favourites, but in a World Cup which has seen upsets and late winners, manager Thomas Tuchel ...
US coach Pochettino cool on favourites tag against Bosnia after shocks
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday dismissed the co-hosts’ standing as favourites to win their World Cup round-of-32 clash against Bosnia, being wary after seeing a number of shocks ...
Mexico end knockout hoodoo with win over Ecuador to reach World Cup last 16
Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout victory as first-half goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez secured a 2-0 win over Ecuador on Tuesday, sending the ...
Mbappe uncorks France as Sweden are swept aside in Champagne World Cup show
France uncorked a Champagne performance on Tuesday to sweep Sweden aside 3-0 with a display of attacking verve and precision and book their place in the World Cup last 16.
The ...
Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 16 with dramatic late winner
Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time, setting up a meeting with Brazil ...
Mexico must be near perfect as Ecuador test awaits
Javier Aguirre says his Mexico side will need an almost perfect performance to keep their World Cup run alive when they face Ecuador at the Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, where ...
US security chief ‘danced happy dance’ after Iran exit
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran’s elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a “happy dance,” Sports Business Journal reported on Monday.
The Iranian team ...
France’s firepower puts Sweden in the firing line
France’s glittering attack carried them smoothly through the World Cup group stage, but coach Didier Deschamps still has issues to solve on the left side of his team before ...