US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the…
Why Canada winning or drawing against Switzerland is so important
You’ve heard this a few times but as we keep moving forward with Canada’s thrilling World Cup, the…
Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and he is already…
Norway beat Senegal to reach knockout stage. Is Erling Haaland the scariest thing in football?
After 28 years away, Norway, led by the irrepressible Erling Haaland, have started this World Cup with a…
Lionel Messi breaks World Cup goals record as Argentina beat Austria. This is how he did it
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. Is Lionel Messi the…
Lionel Messi makes World Cup scoring record as Argentina faces Austria
Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina played Austria on Monday in Arlington, Texas, where Messi broke the record…
FIFA World Cup: Heavy rain and possible flooding forecast in New Jersey for Norway-Senegal match
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Heavy rain and possible flooding were forecast for the area around MetLife Stadium…
French TV disavows female presenter’s barb at Belgium’s Doku
PARIS (AP) — French sports media leader L’Équipe has disavowed comments by a female presenter who criticized Belgium…
Salah scores and Egypt downs New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup victory
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Egypt’s players danced on the field while their red-clad fans celebrated in the…
Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start as Spain beats Saudi Arabia
ATLANTA (AP) — Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal. Welcome to the World Cup, Spain. Teenage superstar…
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei goes on angry World Cup rant following Belgium draw
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — On another day in another world, the talk Sunday afternoon might have centered on lethargic…
Iran throws World Cup off script with draw against Belgium – Orange County Register
INGLEWOOD — So this is where this World Cup veered off script. This is where the tournament took…