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…
France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores a first-half World Cup hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway
By KYLE HIGHTOWER FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Kylian Mbappé, to give his team a 3-1…
Lionel Messi won’t start Argentina’s group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in
By STEPHEN HAWKINS ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi, the top scorer in World Cup history, will not start when defending tournament champion and Group J winner Argentina plays Jordan…
Senegal routs 10-man Iraq 5-0 to boost hopes of reaching 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…