World Cup
From The Sports Desk: Portugal advances, Croatia sent packing after dramatic finish
Portugal advanced after edging out Croatia 2-1 in a hard-fought match, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s team will now face European champion Spain on Monday.
Folarin Balogun’s red card draws scrutiny and inspires debate across soccer community
The collision between American striker Folarin Balogun and Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Tarik Muharemović in the 61st minute of Wednesday’s World Cup match initially appeared typical enough, the kind of jostling that happens on a near-constant basis throughout a match.
From The Sports Desk: The U.S. advances, but loses Folarin Balogun to costly red card
After its biggest World Cup win in decades, the U.S. will have to do it all again without its top scorer after Folarin Balogun received a controversial red card.
The U.S. has its biggest World Cup win in a generation. Now it must do it all again without its star forward.
The United States beat Bosnia 2-0 at the World Cup with goals from Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman, but must now face Belgium without the star forward.
Belgium converts late penalty to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time in the round of 32 at the World Cup
Youri Tielemans scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time of extra time, and Belgium came back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 Wednesday in the round of 32 at the World Cup.
Harry Kane’s two late goals rally England past Congo at World Cup
Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday.
Three dead from asphyxiation in Mexico City during World Cup celebrations
Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that three people died of asphyxiation during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup round of 16.
From The Sports Desk: Mexico’s first knockout win in four decades
Mexico broke a four-decade drought in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Ecuador yesterday.
Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast
Erling Haaland was hailed a hero after Norway won a knockout game against Ivory Coast at the World Cup for the first time
Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought in 2-0 win over Ecuador to reach the round of 16
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a four-decade drought in the knockout stage and progress to the round of 16.