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…
Nine out of ten African teams secure World Cup round of 32 berth
ATLANTA — Africa had a historic 10 nations qualify for the 2026 World Cup. After Congo’s 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan…
Lionel Messi scores again to seal perfect group stage for Argentina
ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi came off the bench in the 60th minute of Argentina’s World Cup group stage finale…
Algeria and Austria’s dramatic draw sends Iran out of World Cup
Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their…
Portugal coach: ‘Childish’ to compare Ronaldo’s needs to Messi’s
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said it would be “childish” to compare Cristiano Ronaldo‘s needs with those…