Iran plays 10-man Belgium to 0-0 draw at World Cup
By GREG BEACHAM INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday, with Team Melli…
Spain leans on Yamal against Saudi Arabia and other World Cup Day 11 highlights, in photos
By The Associated Press Spain and teenage star Lamine Yamal face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta in the marquee World Cup matchup Sunday. Day 11 at the World Cup will also…
Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff
By JAMES ROBSON ATLANTA (AP) — Lamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes of his first start at a World Cup to get his first goal on soccer’s biggest stage. The…
Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record
By DAVE SKRETTA LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when Algeria felt at home in the small college town home to the University of Kansas. Might…
Spain star Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain lift off
By JAMES ROBSON ATLANTA (AP) — Lamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes of his first start at a World Cup to get his first goal on soccer’s biggest stage. The…
Pink boots are everywhere at the World Cup as the color becomes a soccer star
By STEPHEN WHYNO Gio Reyna scored an iconic goal to kick off the World Cup for the U.S. Vinícius Junior scored a dazzling one in Brazil’s opener. Kylian Mbappé scored…
Undav scores twice as Germany beats Ivory Coast 2-1, advances to World Cup knockout phase
By LEXIE LINDERMAN TORONTO (AP) — Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot…
Come inside Iran’s World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn out to cheer
By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Less than 150 miles (240 kilometers) from Los Angeles’ World Cup stadium sits the hotel housing Iran’s team. The entrance to the…
Curacao’s Eloy Room makes 15 saves, sends island nation to 0-0 draw with Ecuador in World Cup
By DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against a relentless Ecuador attack, allowing The Blue Wave to earn a 0-0 draw against…
Come inside Iran’s World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn up to cheer
By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Less than 150 miles (240 kilometers) from Los Angeles’ World Cup stadium sits the hotel housing Iran’s team. The entrance to the…