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World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Germany seeks World Cup rebound
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A surprise opening-match loss has Germany headed into its second game…
Landon Donovan, DaMarcus Beasley voted to US Soccer Hall
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley were elected Saturday to the U.S.…
Saudi fans put on brave face after World Cup loss to Poland
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — It was a home crowd for Saudi Arabia on Saturday as…
Mbappe scores 2, France reaches knockout stage of World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — France advanced, and Kylian Mbappe got them there. The French became…
Argentina breathes collective sigh of relief after victory
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Luciana Medina was so nervous that she could barely sleep…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Civilians escape Kherson after Russian strikes on freed city KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Fleeing shelling,…
US-England World Cup game seen by 19.98M on US television
NEW YORK (AP) — The United States’ 0-0 draw against England in the World Cup…
World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Ronaldo gets rematch with Uruguay
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Ronaldo gets his rematch four years after Uruguay knocked his Portugal…
Canada fans proud after ‘heritage moment’ first goal, despite ousting from tournament
TORONTO – Excitement and jubilation after Canada scored its first-ever goal at the Men’s World…
Croatia boots Canada out of the World Cup, then kicks it when it’s down
AL RAYYAN, Qatar – Croatia booted Canada out of the World Cup on Sunday, then…
Disgraced former UK minister seeks reality TV redemption
LONDON (AP) — Matt Hancock, the U.K’s scandal-prone former health secretary, sought an unlikely form…
Spain coach remembers late daughter on ‘special day’ at WCup
AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Spain coach Luis Enrique said it was a “special day”…
US Soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iran flag at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran’s national flag on social…
World Cup Viewer’s Guide: US and Iran pulled into politics
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The American and Iranian soccer teams are the only ones putting…
World Cup TV pundit under fire for disparaging Qatari attire
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Former Germany forward Sandro Wagner is under fire for a disparaging…
Ukraine’s ‘Invincibility’ centers offer refuge, resilience
BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) — Retired Ukrainian construction worker Borys Markovnikov is on the move again:…
Bagels and challah for Jews keeping kosher at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Rabbi Eli Chitrik’s phone buzzes. A woman is about to show…
Lapchick focuses on racism impact in his social-justice work
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — The founder of the institute that examines diversity in sports is…
After making history, Canadian star Alphonso Davies opens up at World Cup
UMM SALAL ‘ALI, Qatar – It appears that Alphonso Davies’ goal against Croatia, the first…
Iran fans divided in World Cup match against US
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — While Iran’s national team faced the U.S. on the pitch, Iran’s…
In Ukraine, seeing World Cup, playing soccer pose challenges
IRPIN, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian video-game vendor Roman Kryvyi, fresh from a soccer game on…
Canadian men still chasing history in their final outing at the World Cup
DOHA, Qatar – With one game remaining, Canada is still chasing history at the World…
World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Germany must win for last-16 shot
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — It’s a simple task for Germany in its final game of…
Bob Marley immersive experience to land in US next year
NEW YORK (AP) — A massive immersive experience celebrating Bob Marley is heading for its…