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World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompted a rare World Cup weather delay on…
Portugal coach stays mum on Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential start after lackluster World Cup opener
HOUSTON (AP) — Portugal coach Roberto Martínez wouldn’t say if Cristiano Ronaldo would start Tuesday’s…
Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and…
Argentina forward Julián Álvarez says he wants out of Atletico Madrid
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Argentina forward Julián Álvarez wants out of Atletico Madrid. Álvarez spoke…
Belgium forward Jérémy Doku celebrates the birth of his son after commentator’s criticism
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Belgian soccer federation congratulated Jérémy Doku on the birth of…
Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup. The ball is one reason for the surge
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — It’s been goals galore so far at the World Cup. The…
World Cup all-time top scorers
18 Lionel Messi, Argentina 16 Miroslav Klose, Germany 15 Ronaldo, Brazil 14 Gerd Müller, West…
A black jaguar oracle in Rio de Janeiro sniffs Brazil to beat Scotland in Group C challenge
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A new animal oracle for the World Cup has arrived,…
$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu – and prices
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are…
Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates
Keith Tkachuk waited more than a decade and a half from the end of his…
A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Here’s something that very few could have reasonably expected coming…
Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — While Mohamed Salah’s club career is still undecided, he’s building…
USA Basketball announces roster for July men’s World Cup qualifiers at Dominican Republic and Mexico
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Jay Huff, who appeared in all 82 games this past…
What is the ‘green whistle’ Canadian player Ismael Koné was given after FIFA injury?
When Canadian midfielder Ismael Koné was taken off the field on a stretcher during Canada’s…
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues…
Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic returned to training with his U.S. teammates on Monday…
‘A great journey’: Canada defender Bombito reflects on road to recovery
VANCOUVER — The long road to recovery from a broken leg to playing in his…
Leipzig hires former Argentina defender Martín Demichelis as coach
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig has hired former Argentina defender Martín Demichelis as coach to…
Canada’s potential path to FIFA World Cup final coming into focus
VANCOUVER — Canada’s path through the FIFA World Cup is becoming clearer. The co-host nation…
Lionel Messi’s World Cup goals for Argentina
1 vs. Serbia-Montenegro, Gelsenkirchen, 2006 1 vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, Rio de Janeiro, 2014 1 vs. Iran,…
Argentina advances to knockout round at World Cup by beating Austria 2-0 as Lionel Messi scores both goals
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Argentina advances to knockout round at World Cup by beating Austria…
Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at President Sheinbaum’s news briefing
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Wearing the green jersey of Mexico’s national soccer team and a…
Lionel Messi sets record for most World Cup goals in history with his 17th for Argentina at the tournament
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi sets record for most World Cup goals in history…
Jason Collins to be honored posthumously with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS
NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Collins will posthumously be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award…