World Cup

Filipinos’ ‘crazy passion’ for basketball survives World Cup loss

By Cecil MORELLA Teenagers from a crowded Manila slum shoot hoops on a court bearing the shiny logo of the…

Netherlands turn to their Spanish spies for World Cup clash

Netherlands coach Andries Jonker says he "knows everything" about Spain ahead of their Women's World Cup quarter-final on Friday, thanks…

Philippines celebrate historic World Cup win as Caicedo makes her mark

By Ryland JAMES WELLINGTON, July 25, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines won a World Cup match for the first time…

Philippines vow to ‘crash the party’ against N.Zealand at World Cup

WELLINGTON, July 24, 2023 (AFP) - Philippines coach Alen Stajcic is backing his Women's World Cup debutants to "crash the…

Two killed in shooting as New Zealand city hosts World Cup opener

By Diego Opatowski, Andy SCOTT AUCKLAND, July 20, 2023 (AFP) - A gunman killed two people and wounded six others…

Five players to watch at FIFA Women’s World Cup

SYDNEY, July 17, 2023 (AFP) - The top women's footballers on the planet will be in action when the World…

World Cup winner Messi agrees to stay at PSG – reports

PARIS, France (AFP) - Lionel Messi will celebrate his World Cup triumph by agreeing to stay at Paris Saint-Germain, local media…

Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

DOHA, Qatar (AFP) - Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to win the World Cup for the third time…

‘Proud’ France coach Deschamps ready to counter Messi in World Cup final

AL KHOR, Qatar (AFP) -- France coach Didier Deschamps admitted he was "immensely proud" after Wednesday's 2-0 win over Morocco…

France set up World Cup final with Argentina

  by John WEAVER Agence France-Presse DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- France will face Argentina and Kylian Mbappe will do battle…

Messi carries Argentina into World Cup final

by John WEAVER Agence France-Presse DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Lionel Messi will have the chance to crown his remarkable career…

Brazil, Argentina target blockbuster World Cup semi-final

DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Brazil seek to become the first team through to the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, while…

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