‘Proud’ Cape Verde exit World Cup after pushing Argentina to brink
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Cape Verde coach Bubista praised the “heart, bravery and character” of his team after their World…
Colombia see off Ghana to head back to World Cup round of 16
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jhon Arias scored off a sharp cross from Luis Suárez in the opening minutes, and Colombia…
Mexico City ups security, caps crowds for England after fan deaths
MEXICO CITY — Mexico will double security and limit capacity at the monument known as the “Angel of Independence” and…
Lionel Messi says Argentina have ‘many’ bad things to correct
Lionel Messi said the Argentina have “many” things to improve after a nail-biting 3-2 win over Cape Verde in extra…
Lionel Messi nets in 8th straight to retake Golden Boot lead
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi scored again, making Friday’s contest against Cape Verde the record-extending eighth consecutive FIFA World…
Argentina break Cape Verde hearts in extra time at World Cup, Lionel Messi scores
Argentina were taken into extra time by Cape Verde but eventually prevailed 3-2, with Lionel Messi on the scoresheet, in…
Australia keepers kept in dark about shootout switch in Egypt loss
ARLINGTON, Texas — Australia goalkeepers Patrick Beach and Mathew Ryan were both taken by surprise by the late substitution that…
Mohamed Salah Panenka helps Egypt write ‘history’ at WC
Mohamed Salah said he was proud to make “history” with Egypt as they advanced from their first-ever knockout stage game…
Egypt beat Australia on PKs for first-ever knockout win
ARLINGTON, Texas — Egypt beat Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout Friday to secure the nation’s first-ever win in a…
Mexico vs. England at World Cup to kick-off early due to risk of weather – sources
MEXICO CITY — The World Cup match between Mexico and England is likely to have its kick-off time changed due…