MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Cape Verde coach Bubista praised the “heart, bravery and character” of his team after their World Cup journey was ended in heartbreaking fashion by Argentina. The reigning world champions needed extra time to eventually win 3-2 as they were pushed to the brink of possibly the biggest World Cup upset ever. – How Messi, Argentina saved themselves from humiliation of biggest upset in World Cup history…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jhon Arias scored off a sharp cross from Luis Suárez in the opening minutes, and Colombia controlled Ghana on a sweltering night at Arrowhead Stadium, allowing Los Cafeteros to advance to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 1-0 victory Friday night. Colombia will play Switzerland on Tuesday in Vancouver, British Columbia, for a spot in the quarterfinals. The game was just minutes…
MEXICO CITY — Mexico will double security and limit capacity at the monument known as the “Angel of Independence” and at the fan festival in Mexico City’s main square for Sunday’s Mexico-England FIFA World Cup match after four people died during celebrations following Mexico’s win over Ecuador earlier this week. Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada on Friday announced the measures as she presented the pre- and post-match security plan following…
Lionel Messi said the Argentina have “many” things to improve after a nail-biting 3-2 win over Cape Verde in extra time on Friday night at Hard Rock Stadium Miami, pointing out his team’s shortcomings in the round-of-32 victory. “Today, we put in a huge effort, as always, playing well and playing badly, just like we always say,” Messi said after the game. “But I think the important thing now is…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi scored again, making Friday’s contest against Cape Verde the record-extending eighth consecutive FIFA World Cup match in which Argentina’s captain delivered at least one goal. Messi’s goal in the 29th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career, extending his record and moving him two ahead of France’s Kylian Mbappé on the all-time list. It was the opener of what became a wild…
Argentina were taken into extra time by Cape Verde but eventually prevailed 3-2, with Lionel Messi on the scoresheet, in the round of 32 on Friday in Miami. The decisive goal was an own goal by Diney Borges as he challenged Cristian Romero in the air from a Messi set-piece after 111 minutes. Messi’s opener was cancelled out by Deroy Duarte, then in extra time Lisandro Martínez struck before an…
ARLINGTON, Texas — Australia goalkeepers Patrick Beach and Mathew Ryan were both taken by surprise by the late substitution that introduced Ryan for Australia’s 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to Egypt, eliminating the Socceroos from the FIFA World Cup. In a reversal from qualification for the 2022 World Cup, when he was replaced by Andrew Redmayne for a crucial, and eventually victorious, penalty shootout with Peru, Ryan was brought on as…
Mohamed Salah said he was proud to make “history” with Egypt as they advanced from their first-ever knockout stage game at the World Cup and added he only decided to take a Panenka penalty at the “last minute.” Salah converted the third penalty for Egypt in the 4-2 shootout win after the round-of-32 match with Australia ended 1-1 following extra time. The former Liverpool forward opted to chip his spot…
ARLINGTON, Texas — Egypt beat Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout Friday to secure the nation’s first-ever win in a knockout round match at the World Cup. Egypt made all four of their spot kicks, with Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missing attempts for Australia after the game had ended 1-1 after extra time. Just before the shootout, Australia coach Tony Popovich made a switch at goalkeeper, bringing on veteran…
MEXICO CITY — The World Cup match between Mexico and England is likely to have its kick-off time changed due to the risk of weather disruption including flooding, sources told ESPN. Kick-off is set to become 12 p.m. local time at the Azteca Stadium, which is 7 p.m. in the UK and 2 p.m ET. FIFA took lessons from last year’s Club World Cup which was blighted by six major…