Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockouts
By JAMES ROBSON ATLANTA (AP) — Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan on Saturday…
Vlašić scores winner as Croatia beats Ghana 2-1 to reach World Cup knockout stage
By DAN GELSTON PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Croatia earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round, getting goals from Nikola Vlašić and Luka Sučić to beat Ghana 2-1 on Saturday.…
Netherlands forward Gakpo’s partner announces their unborn son has passed away in pregnancy
The Associated Press Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo’s partner announced Saturday their unborn son had died during pregnancy. Gakpo and model Noa van der Bij already have a son together and…
Ronaldo, Portugal set to learn Round of 32 matchup in World Cup
By TIM REYNOLDS MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.` (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal have arrived for their final group stage match against Colombia at the World Cup, knowing their spot in…
Colombia fans return to Hard Rock Stadium nearly 2 years after chaotic scene at Copa America final
By ALANIS THAMES and ZACH PASCUZZI MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Juan Nicolas wants this time to be different. The Bogotá, Colombia, native saw the scary scene two years ago…
World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32
By The Associated Press Going into the final day of group play at the World Cup, there are essentially eight teams vying for four spots in the round of 32.…
Vancouver turns its Science World museum into a giant 17-story soccer ball for the World Cup
By ANNE M. PETERSON VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — It started with a whimsical idea. Why not transform the landmark Science World museum in downtown Vancouver, the geodesic dome-topped building…
Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round
By KRISTIE RIEKEN HOUSTON (AP) — Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play…
Senegal routs 10-man Iraq 5-0 to to advance to World Cup knockout rounds
ALEXANDRIA SMITH TORONTO (AP) — Senegal racked up the goals on 10-man Iraq in a 5-0 victory Friday that boosted their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages. Pape…
Bastian Schweinsteiger says his remarks on Ivory Coast’s style at World Cup were not about people
By The Associated Press Former Germany player Bastian Schweinsteiger said Friday he was talking about Ivory Coast’s style and not its players when he spoke last weekend about what his…