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World Cup: Offense meets defense in France vs. Uruguay

Belgium plays underdog role against Brazil

July 5, 2018

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Joseph Stalin’s secret bunker has become World Cup hot spot

Remnant of Soviet history sits 120 feet underground

July 5, 2018

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World Cup: England knocks out Colombia on penalty kicks

Forsberg delivers for Sweden

July 3, 2018

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Russia defeats Spain in shootout shocker

Croatia gets by Denmark in shootout

July 1, 2018

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Pressure intensifies on Brazil to win a 6th World Cup title

Mexico awaits in Round of 16

July 1, 2018

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World Cup: Edinson Cavani scores twice, Uruguay ousts Ronaldo and Portugal

Cavani scored twice and Ronaldo none Saturday to give Uruguay a 2-1 victory over Portugal. On the same day Lionel…

June 30, 2018

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World Cup: Kylian Mbappe, not Lionel Messi, stars as France beats Argentina

The quick-footed French teenager scored two goals in a five-minute span of the second half to help his team rally…

June 30, 2018

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World Kup: Messi, Argentina meet France; Ronaldo’s Portugal clashes with Uruguay

Elite stars look to lead teams into quarterfinals

June 29, 2018

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Players from Premier League, Spanish league scoring the most in World Cup

Of the 122 goals in the 48 matches so far, 31 came from players in England’s top league and 29…

June 28, 2018

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World Cup scenarios

Here’s a look at what’s next, starting with the round of 16 : Group A vs. Group B, Group E…

June 28, 2018

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World Cup: Colombia advance to knockout stage, Senegal eliminated

Yellow card tiebreaker pushes Japan through

June 28, 2018

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Europe, South America dominate World Cup’s knockout phase

No African teams advanced out of group

June 28, 2018

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U.S. Soccer Federation extends Dave Sarachan

Interim coach will serve out remainder of 2018

June 28, 2018

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With fate secured, England and Belgium can rest top players at World Cup

Colombia, Japan and Senegal vying for two spots in Group H

June 27, 2018

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World Cup: Defending champion Germany eliminated in group stage

Brazil, Mexico advance to final 16

June 27, 2018

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World Cup: Messi finally scores, Argentina advances at World Cup

France, Denmark have first 0-0 draw of tournament

June 26, 2018

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Brazil, Germany try to salvage World Cup and advance

Mexico moves into final 16 with win

June 26, 2018

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What do Costa Rica, Panama early exits say about US soccer?

What does that say about the United States, which didn’t even make it to soccer’s showcase? “It’s an extra twist…

June 24, 2018

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Keisuke Honda gets goal in third World Cup to give Japan draw with Senegal

England, Colombia earn lopsided wins

June 24, 2018

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Spain, Portugal can’t coast to World Cup’s second round

Russia, Uruguay battle in Group A

June 24, 2018

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Kroos scores in stoppage time to lift Germany over Sweden

With the score tied in the fifth minute of stoppage time, Kroos seemed to remind Reus of a trick play…

June 23, 2018

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Tiny Panama stands in the way of England’s advancement at World Cup

Colombia, Poland clash in key Group H match

June 23, 2018

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Belgium looks best yet at World Cup with rout of Tunisia

It’s still early, but a hugely talented Belgian squad made a big statement on Saturday in its 5-2 rout of…

June 23, 2018

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Mexico’s victory over South Korea silences critics

The Mexicans won their second consecutive match at the tournament, beating South Korea 2-1 Saturday to move ever closer to…

June 23, 2018