Brobbey and Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F
By KRISTIE RIEKEN HOUSTON (AP) — Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday in the World Cup…
Ismael Saibari scores in second minute to lift Morocco over Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup
By KYLE HIGHTOWER FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Ismael Saibari scored only 72 seconds into the game and Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup on Friday to keep alive…
Alex Freeman, 21-year-old son of NFL standout Antonio Freeman, scores for US in World Cup win
Alex Freeman may not have one-upped his famous father yet, but he could be on his way. The son of Super Bowl champion wide receiver Antonio Freeman scored on a…
Iran says it’s being treated unfairly. Its World Cup travel schedule isn’t unique
By The Associated Press Iran’s World Cup team says it’s unfairly being made to travel to matches the day before games and return immediately after, but that schedule itself isn’t…
Despite Christian Pulisic’s absence, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic with a 2-0 victory over Australia.
Boston, Scotland World Cup fans brought together in soccer kinship, celebration and love of beer
By KYLE HIGHTOWER FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Ever since Scotland fans learned they’d begin the country’s ninth World Cup appearance in Boston, plans were being made for a party. “I…
World Cup what to know: U.S. back in action vs. Australia, Brazil works to rebound
By DAVID BRANDT The United States is back in action on Friday at the World Cup against Australia, exactly one week after a stellar performance in its opener that sent…
Jonathan David’s hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar
By ANNE M. PETERSON VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Jonathan David scored three goals and Canada won its first World Cup match while all but securing a spot in the…
Canada’s Koné to undergo surgery after gruesome injury against Qatar
By CONNOR JOYCE and DREW RENNER VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canada’s historic first World Cup victory was overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné. Koné injured his…
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.