World Cup

Brazil, Germany face high expectations at World Cup

The nations are forever linked by Germany’s 7-1 humiliation of host Brazil in the 2014 World Cup semifinals. This year’s…

June 16, 2018

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Neymar still not 100 percent, Brazil coach Tite says

Brazil’s Neymar, left and Thiago Silva talk to other players during Brazil’s official training on the eve of the Group…

June 16, 2018

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Iran fans unfurl banner at World Cup in support of women

home country, women barred from games

June 15, 2018

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Aregentina’s Lionel Messi begins bid for World Cup title against Iceland

ready for spotlight

June 15, 2018

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Cristiano Ronaldo dazzles with hat trick, Portugal draws with Spain

Uruguay, Iran score one-goal wins

June 15, 2018

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Spain and Portugal both distracted before World Cup opener

slate of games Friday

June 14, 2018

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After Americans’ win, 3 could be key for World Cup hosting

Expanded tournament format may make more multi-nation bids favorable

June 14, 2018

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Russia routs Saudi Arabia 5-0 in opening game of World Cup

promises to be friendly host

June 14, 2018

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The 2026 World Cup: What we know so far

will expand to 48 teams

June 13, 2018

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Russia votes for U.S.-led World Cup bid as logic trumps politics

bid topped Morocco 134-65

June 13, 2018

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Canada, Mexico, U.S. beats Morocco for 2026 World Cup

Financial, logistical certainty paved way for United bid

June 13, 2018

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Germany looks to become 1st repeat World Cup champ in half-century

eyes on Russia as host

June 12, 2018

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Time to impress: U.S. players eye World Cup spots at Gold Cup

stars absent, young group has opportunity to prove themselves

June 26, 2017

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Myhrer gets win on last day of men’s World Cup

Sweden’s Andre Myhrer won his first men’s slalom World Cup race since 2012.Pier Marco Tacca/Associated Press Henrik Kristoffersen, who had…

March 20, 2016

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Brem Clinches giant slalom on last day of women’s World Cup

Austria’s Eva-Maria Brem needed to finish no lower than fourth to claim the women’s giant slalom title.Pier Marco Tacca/Associated Press…

March 20, 2016

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Czech skier ditches snowboarding, competes in World Cup

“I’m always confused,” said Ledecka, the first elite snowboarder to compete on the Alpine skiing World Cup. “Every time when…

February 21, 2016

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Shiffrin completes comeback, wins World Cup slalom

American skier wins first race after injury

February 14, 2016