World Cup

UPDATED: Japan makes history with win against 10-man Colombia in World Cup Group H opener

by Ryland James Agence France Presse SARANSK, Russia -- Yuya Osako exacted sweet revenge for Japan on Tuesday as the…

Kane grabs late winner for England, Belgium beat Panama

by Daniel Hicks © Agence France-Presse VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AFP) -- Harry Kane grabbed a dramatic late winner for England on Monday,…

UPDATED: World Cup holder Germany crashes to Mexico defeat

by Martyn Wood Agence France Presse Defending champions Germany crashed to the first defeat in their opening game of a…

Griezmann hits historic VAR penalty as France squeezes past Australia

by Justin Davis Agence France Presse Antoine Griezmann scored the first VAR-assisted penalty awarded in the history of the World…

Messi misses penalty as Iceland holds Argentina for famous draw

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Argentina were held to a draw by World Cup debutants Iceland Saturday, with Lionel Messi blowing a gilt-edged…

Ronaldo hat-trick steals the show as Portugal and Spain draw classic

By Andy Scott Agence France Presse Cristiano Ronaldo made it clear that he means business at this World Cup after…

Shellshocked Spain faces Portugal in early World Cup treat

by Guy Jackson © Agence France-Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Spain and Portugal clash on Friday in an early highlight of…

Russia prove doubters wrong — for now

  by Dmitry Zaks © Agence France-Presse Moscow, Russia (AFP) -- Russia have proved the doubters wrong -- for the moment.…

Messi, the superstar illuminating a small Russian town

by Pedro Reparaz © Agence France-Presse BRONNITSY, Russia (AFP) -- Lionel Messi's arrival in Bronnitsy, a quiet town with 20,000 residents…

2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off; host nation Russia faces Saudi Arabia in opening match

By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service The highly anticipated FIFA World Cup begins tonight as the host nation Russia battles…

US, Mexico and Canada win race to host 2026 World Cup

  by Guy Jackson Agence France Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- The United States, Mexico and Canada will host the…

Life and death: World Cup rivalry turns violent in Bangladesh

    by Shafiqul Alam / Sam Jahan © Agence France-Presse DHAKA, Bangladesh (AFP) -- The World Cup is arousing high…

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