Ronaldo: World Cup clash with Messi would be ‘awesome’
HOUSTON — Cristiano Ronaldo said facing Lionel Messi‘s Argentina in a World Cup knockout-stage showdown “would be awesome” after scoring…
Paraguay’s Almirón gets one-game ban for covering his mouth
ATLANTA — Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almirón has been given a one-match suspension after he was the first player to be…
Morocco boss Ouahbi: ‘We’re ready’ to take on any opponent if World Cup knockouts secured
ATLANTA — Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has said his team will fear no one in the knockout rounds and insisted…
France boss Deschamps to miss Norway game after mother’s death
France coach Didier Deschamps will not be on the touchline for Les Bleus’ final World Cup group game against Norway…
Mexico players back Ochoa for historic World Cup start vs. Czechia
With their spot already guaranteed into the knockout rounds, Mexico players were in full support of a possible historic start…
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy set to for knee ligament injury tests
Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy will undergo examinations on a suspected ligament injury through Tuesday and Wednesday, said Teranga Lions captain…
Djed Spence, Marc Guéhi start for England vs. Ghana, Bukayo Saka on bench again
Djed Spence and Marc Guéhi have been drafted into England‘s starting lineup for Tuesday’s match with Ghana, with Thomas Tuchel…
Iran cleared to enter U.S. two days prior to match vs. Egypt in Seattle
The Iran national team can enter the United States a day earlier than they were allowed to in previous World…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo ends goal drought, first to score at 6 World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to score a goal in six different World Cup tournaments. Ronaldo, 41, had…
Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA boss Gianni Infantino confirms
U.S. President Donald Trump will present the trophy to the winners of the World Cup final in New Jersey on…