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Under the radar: These less-than-stars have made an impact at the World Cup

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Under the radar: These less-than-stars have made an impact at the World Cup

World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home

World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home

Switzerland says it can handle early pressure in World Cup amid reports of dressing room tension

Switzerland says it can handle early pressure in World Cup amid reports of dressing room tension

Canada players say they need ‘swagger’ and ‘arrogance’ to snag historic first World Cup win

Canada players say they need ‘swagger’ and ‘arrogance’ to snag historic first World Cup win

Canada captain Alphonso Davies available to play vs. Qatar after missing World Cup opener

Canada captain Alphonso Davies available to play vs. Qatar after missing World Cup opener

Harry Kane ties England’s record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over Croatia

Harry Kane ties England’s record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over Croatia

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Uzbekistan’s Abdukodir Khusanov collides with a camera operator in World Cup match vs. Colombia

Uzbekistan’s Abdukodir Khusanov collides with a camera operator in World Cup match vs. Colombia

Caleb Yirenki’s late goal gives Ghana a 1-0 victory over Panama in the World Cup

Caleb Yirenki’s late goal gives Ghana a 1-0 victory over Panama in the World Cup

Qatar fans get government-funded trip to the World Cup to support underdog team

Qatar fans get government-funded trip to the World Cup to support underdog team

A look at how World Cup stars young and old are faring after first week

A look at how World Cup stars young and old are faring after first week

Harry Kane is making the most of another opportunity in captain’s 3rd World Cup with England

Harry Kane is making the most of another opportunity in captain’s 3rd World Cup with England

Croatia’s Petar Musa scores in World Cup loss to England, not far from where he plays for Dallas

Croatia’s Petar Musa scores in World Cup loss to England, not far from where he plays for Dallas

Mexican military brings down drone near South Korea’s training camp, coach says it is ‘unfortunate’

Parreira, Brazil’s 1994 World Cup-winning coach, hospitalized for cancer treatment

Parreira, Brazil’s 1994 World Cup-winning coach, hospitalized for cancer treatment

World Cup what to know: Stakes ratchet up as World Cup teams play their second group-stage games

World Cup what to know: Stakes ratchet up as World Cup teams play their second group-stage games

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo at the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo at the World Cup

South Africa wants to appeal Zwane’s World Cup ban, citing Lionel Messi’s foul against Algeria

South Africa wants to appeal Zwane’s World Cup ban, citing Lionel Messi’s foul against Algeria

Éric Roy, who coached French club Brest last season, dies at age 58

Éric Roy, who coached French club Brest last season, dies at age 58

Christian Pulisic still training separately, increasing concern for the US at the World Cup

Christian Pulisic still training separately, increasing concern for the US at the World Cup

French league says ‘unusual amount of bets’ placed on Wahi getting a yellow card with Nice

French league says ‘unusual amount of bets’ placed on Wahi getting a yellow card with Nice

One Extraordinary Photo: Messi’s ‘Got This’ moment

One Extraordinary Photo: Messi’s ‘Got This’ moment

Ali Ahmed and Canada prepare for Vancouver homecoming at the World Cup in a wide-open Group B

Ali Ahmed and Canada prepare for Vancouver homecoming at the World Cup in a wide-open Group B

World Cup hat tricks: Messi’s was the latest, an American scored the first and other key facts

World Cup hat tricks: Messi’s was the latest, an American scored the first and other key facts

Scotland’s Hearts paired with Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying. Fenerbahce gets Gornik

Scotland’s Hearts paired with Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying. Fenerbahce gets Gornik

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