Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut
ATLANTA (AP):- Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favored Spain.…
Sports
Sports are physical activities or games governed by rules and customs, played for competition, leisure, or physical improvement. They require physical exertion and skill, ranging from casual recreation to highly organized professional leagues. In this column, we provide regular updates on football, volleyball, cricket, and other physical activities played for competition, leisure, or physical improvement.
Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team’s World Cup opener
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP):- Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch Monday’s…
Sweden gets 2 goals from Yasin Ayari and pounds Tunisia 5-1 to move atop World Cup Group F
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP):- Yasin Ayari scored twice and Sweden showed it belonged at the 2026 World Cup, pounding Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday…
Daichi Kamada’s late header gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP):- Daichi Kamada scored on a header off Koki Ogawa’s corner kick in the 88th minute, sending the…
Havertz sparks Germany’s 7-1 rout of Curaçao after underdogs’ historic 1st goal in World Cup
HOUSTON (AP):- Kai Havertz scored two goals as Germany pulled away from World Cup first-timer Curaçao late in the opening half and…
Australia spoils Turkey’s return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory
VANCOUVER, B.C. (AP):- Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup for the first time…
Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP):- Coach Steve Clarke made it clear he didn’t enjoy his first two experiences leading Scotland during lackluster…
Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco in its World Cup opener behind VinĂcius JĂşnior’s goal
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP):- Samba soccer this wasn’t.Facing pressure to win its first World Cup title since 2002, five-time champion Brazil was…
Boualem Khoukhi’s goal on header in stoppage time earns Qatar a 1-1 World Cup draw with Switzerland
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP):- Boualem Khoukhi scored an equalizing goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time,…
Larin scores in 78th minute to rally Canada to 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup opener
TORONTO (AP):- Canada earned its first World Cup point in seven matches on soccer’s biggest stage, and coach Jesse Marsch noted the…
Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto
TORONTO (AP):- Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team’s World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application…
A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
“They are children of those people who went outside in search of a better life or as refugees or whatever…
Los Angeles will host World Cup games for the third time: 5 things to know about the City of Angels
LOS ANGELES (AP):- Los Angeles is famous for its sun, sand and surf, celebrity sightings, and an endless variety of…
Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP):- Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat the Czech…
Japan captain Wataru Endo is out of the World Cup and retires from international duty
“Since getting injured and up till this point, I’ve done everything I could and I have no regret,” TOKYO (AP):-…