World Cup
TV host in Argentina quits after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi’s dad died
A TV host in Argentina resigned from her role on a popular streaming show after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi’s father had died amid his son’s run in the World Cup, an error she later blamed on unverified information fed to her through an earpiece
From The Sports Desk: World Cup co-hosts Canada, Mexico both have reason to celebrate
The co-hosts have had quite the World Cup so far.
Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions
Iran plans to lodge a complaint with football’s world governing body FIFA over travel restrictions its team is facing in the U.S. at the World Cup.
Rescue dog Osito steals hearts at the World Cup, one bike ride at a time
Osito, a rescue dog has become a sensation after arriving at Mexico’s opening match on the back of a bicycle, dressed in a jersey, sunglasses and a cap.
South Africa keeps its World Cup hopes alive with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic
ATLANTA — Teboho Mokoena started the game with tears in his eyes and finished it with a smile on his face after converting a second-half penalty in South Africa’s 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic on Thursday at the World Cup
Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada at World Cup amid betting probe
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team’s next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said on Thursday
Injured Neymar not traveling with Brazil squad for Haiti match
Brazil forward Neymar will not travel with the squad for their second World Cup group game against Haiti in Philadelphiaon Friday as he continues to recover from a calf injury, the Brazilian football association said.
From The Sports Desk: Harry Kane scores two goals, spurs England’s strong World Cup start
A stirring halftime talk from England coach Thomas Tuchel inspired the Three Lions to a winning start and cemented the team’s status as one of the tournament favorites.
China failed to qualify for the World Cup, so soccer-loving fans are cheering for a referee instead
For soccer fans like Miko Zhang, China’s failure to qualify for this year’s FIFA World Cup is almost beside the point.
Harry Kane ties England’s record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over Croatia
Kane, who won the Golden Boot at the 2018 World Cup in Russia by scoring six times, is up to 10 World Cup goals, tying Gary Lineker’s mark from the 1986 and 1990 tournaments.