Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round
HOUSTON (AP):- Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup…
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.
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…
Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at the World Cup
By SCHUYLER DIXON, ARLINGTON, Texas (AP):- Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later,…
Ecuador advances to World Cup knockout rounds, beats Germany 2-1 on Plata’s 77th-minute goal
By RONALD BLUM, EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP):- Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute, and Ecuador…
The World Cup is half over, with 54 of 104 matches complete. And the drama is just getting started
By TIM REYNOLDS, MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP):- It’s halftime at the World Cup. Take a break, everyone. Wednesday marked the midpoint…
Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time
By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ, MEXICO CITY (AP):- Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored in a six-minute span early in the second half,…
FIFA suspends ANFA indefinitely over government interference
KATHMANDU:- The World Football Federation (FIFA) has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) indefinitely, citing government interference in the organization.…
Vinícius Júnior scores 2 goals as Brazil beats Scotland 3-0 to reach World Cup knockout stage
By ALANIS THAMES, MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP):- Vinícius Júnior scored two goals, Matheus Cunha also scored and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat…
Bosnia-Herzegovina boosts chances of advancing at World Cup with 3-1 win over Qatar
SEATTLE (AP):- Bosnia-Herzegovina eliminated Qatar and boosted its chances of advancing at the World Cup with a 3-1 victory in a Group…
Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada
By ANNE M. PETERSON, VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP):- Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi both scored to give Switzerland a 2-1 victory…
Ronaldinho says ‘let the magic begin’ after signing with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46
MIAMI (AP):- Brazil great Ronaldinho has signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46, more than a decade…
England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes
By KYLE HIGHTOWER, FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP):- England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0…
Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with two goals against Uzbekistan
By KRISTIE RIEKEN, HOUSTON (AP):- Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday by getting…
US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
NEW YORK, (AP):- The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country…
Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32
By RONALD BLUM, EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP):- Erling Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and Norway advanced…