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AP PHOTOS: European teams sweep Day 5 of World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) — Day 5 of the World Cup was a European sweep. Three favored teams from Europe — Sweden, Belgium and England — won their World Cup openers over squads from elsewhere. England’s win…
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Belgium wakes up in 2nd half, rolls past Panama 3-0
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Unlike the other World Cup favorites that struggled through their opening matches, Belgium looked every part the title contender. Having Dries Mertens and Romelu Lukaku capable of scoring the way they…
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Portugal can eliminate Morocco from World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal can send Morocco to an early World Cup exit on Wednesday. A second straight defeat would ensure elimination for the North African side which has not let an…
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World Cup watch parties for every country
Where should you go to watch the World Cup? No matter what you’re looking for or what country you support, we’ve got you covered.
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Mexico beats defending champion Germany 1-0 at World Cup
Germany became the third defending champion in the last 16 years to lose its opening match at the World Cup, falling to Mexico 1-0 Sunday.
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Stunned Germany hopes to avoid early World Cup exit
Stymied by Mexico’s skillful forwards and speedy counterattacks, the defending World Cup champions played a sloppy first half, gave up too many chances and ultimately conceded a goal that held up in Mexico’s 1-0 victory on Sunday.
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Germans put up united front at World Cup after Erdogan photo
MOSCOW (AP) — Germany is trying to look united ahead of its World Cup opener after a photo put the team at the center of a national debate over culture and identity. Mesut Ozil and…
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Germany starts title defense with rematch against Mexico
MOSCOW (AP) — No one doubts Germany has a wealth of talent at its disposal for the World Cup — so much that Leroy Sane, Premier League young player of the year, didn’t even make…
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Spain’s tumultuous week ends with 3-3 draw against Portugal
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Spain was on the cusp of a perfect ending following days of turmoil, minutes from a spectacular triumph over Iberian rival Portugal to start its World Cup. But Fernando Hierro, the…
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Orlando City SC parts ways with head coach Jason Kreis
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando City Soccer Club has parted ways with head coach Jason Kreis. The Lions announced Friday that assistant coach Bobby Murphy will lead the team while the club conducts a comprehensive…
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PHOTOS: 2018 FIFA World Cup
Photos from the monthlong soccer spectacular in Russia.
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AP PHOTOS: Hat trick, own goal highlight Day 2 of World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) — Day 2 of the World Cup started Friday with an unexciting match between Egypt and highly favored Uruguay, with Egyptian star Mohamed Salah on the bench with a shoulder injury. Egypt defended…
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World Cup Watch: Esencias Panameñas brings Panama flavor, fandom to DC
Panama is playing in its first-ever World Cup, and you can celebrate at one of the only pure Panamanian restaurants in the entire United States.
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Russian hopes, fears tied up in Putin’s showcase World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin claims soccer and politics have nothing to do with each other, yet the World Cup he kicked off Thursday is about much more than sports. It’s about proving…
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Rainbow flag on display during Putin’s World Cup speech
MOSCOW (AP) — The opening day of the World Cup showed different sides of Russia’s approach to gay rights, with the rainbow flag displayed during President Vladimir Putin’s speech at the first game and a…
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