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Norway embraces Viking theme for World Cup return and provokes some debate
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts (AP) — First it was their fans performing a synchronized “Viking row” in…
‘The city feels alive’: Canada continues World Cup quest in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — There was ample hype in the weeks and months leading up to Canada…
World Cup what to know: Argentina’s Lionel Messi kicks off expected last hurrah against Algeria
Argentina’s bid to become the first back-to-back World Cup champion in 62 years begins on…
US forward Christian Pulisic trains separately in World Cup practice as he recovers from calf injury
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — U.S. forward Christian Pulisic trained on his own during practice Monday…
Ghana takes Partey’s World Cup entry fight with Canada to Federal Court
OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge is scheduled to hear an injunction application Tuesday from…
40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha turns in a spectacular performance in his World Cup debut
ATLANTA (AP) — It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha all of his 40 years on…
Cape Verde holds Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut
ATLANTA (AP) — So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer’s…
Scaloni: Argentina’s World Cup opener vs. Algeria is important but not decisive as it defends title
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni knows the World Cup won’t be…
Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored the goals, but…
World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa sets English-language viewership record
The World Cup game between host Mexico and South Africa drew 7.1 million viewers, making…
Alphonso Davies still limited in practice as Canada prepares to face Qatar at the World Cup
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canada captain Alphonso Davies remained limited in the team’s World…
A look at where Canada stands after one round of Group B games at the World Cup
It’s early, but the odds are already tilting in Canada’s favour to reach the World…
One Extraordinary Photo: Unique look at Ivory Coast goal
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Petr David Josek is a Prague-based Associated Press photographer responsible for covering…
Senegal looks to repeat 2002 World Cup upset of France that set off dancing in Dakar’s streets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N,J. (AP) — France’s last World Cup match against Senegal set off dancing…
Earthquakes sign coach Bruce Arena through the 2028-29 season
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Earthquakes signed coach Bruce Arena to a…
Pierre Sage leaves Lens to take over as Crystal Palace manager after Glasner’s departure
Pierre Sage left his position as Lens coach on Monday to take over at English…
US women’s flag football team receives youthful infusion ahead of world championships
The flyer arrived home from school courtesy of her brother: Local league looking for flag…
Belgium winger Jérémy Doku could miss World Cup knockout matches as wife awaits birth of 1st child
SEATTLE (AP) — Belgium winger Jérémy Doku could miss matches later in the World Cup…
Mexican president says FIFA should reflect on high World Cup ticket prices
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday said FIFA should reflect on…
Spain held to a surprising 0-0 draw by Cape Verde at the World Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Spain held to a surprising 0-0 draw by Cape Verde at the…
World Cup teams face major travel demands in tournament spread across US, Canada and Mexico
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — The Czech Republic started its World Cup campaign by traveling from…
Spain at a Tennessee boarding school, Iraq in a rural West Virginia town: Where World Cup teams live
In the shadow of Tennessee’s Signal and Lookout mountains, 8-year-old Beckham has been balancing on…
World Cup match in Vancouver triggers transit ridership not seen since 2010 Games
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s first FIFA World Cup game pushed transit ridership levels to heights not…
Portugal fans mixed on whether Ronaldo will help or hurt team’s World Cup chances
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — It would have been unthinkable at the start of…