Co-hosts Canada beat South Africa to book 1st last-16 spot
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0…
Balogun says United States finding ‘another gear’ for knockouts
IRVINE, Calif. — United States forward Folarin Balogun said he can “feel the difference” in the atmosphere around the World…
South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo quits after World Cup exit, criticism from president
South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo resigned on Sunday, a day after the team’s quick elimination from the World Cup and…
Uruguay, Man United’s Manuel Ugarte suffers knee ligament injury
Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered a knee ligament injury in his final World Cup group stage match against Spain, Manchester…
France, Argentina top World Cup odds; U.S. puts sportsbooks at risk
Star-powered France and Argentina, which both made it through the World Cup group stage with three wins, top the championship…
Ghana’s Carlos Queiroz: 48-team format risks World Cup becoming ‘vulgar, ordinary competition’
Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz has criticised the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams, expressing his fear that the…
Liverpool and ‘great coach’ Andoni Iraola will ‘need luck’ for lasting success – Jürgen Klopp
Jürgen Klopp has backed Andoni Iraola to succeed at Anfield, but noted that if his former club and its new…
This World Cup’s United States team the best in country’s history – Jürgen Klopp
Jürgen Klopp has told ESPN he believes Mauricio Pochettino’s United States are the best version of the national team in…
Thomas Tuchel admits England World Cup worry amid ‘tight race’ for injured stars
Thomas Tuchel has admitted he is worried about England‘s right-back situation heading into the World Cup knockout phase after Reece…
Argentina not underestimating ‘tough opponent’ Cape Verde in World Cup round of 32
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has warned his players not to underestimate round of 32 opponent Cape Verde. Scaloni’s star-studded…