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FIFA: More security for U20 WCup in Turkey

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:15:19 -0400

ISTANBUL - The U.S. team will face Spain in the Under-20 World Cup on Friday, with FIFA promising increased security following anti-government protests in Istanbul and other Turkish cities in recent weeks.

FIFA: Under-20 WCup upbeat despite demos

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:29:50 -0400

ISTANBUL - The Under-20 World Cup kicks off Friday in Turkey with FIFA promising the tournament will go off without a hitch despite sometimes violent, anti-government protests that have gripped Istanbul and other Turkish cities in recent weeks.

Resurgent Egypt, Ethiopia into final WCup playoffs

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:27:19 -0400

JOHANNESBURG - Egypt and Ethiopia went through to the final World Cup playoffs on Sunday and Libya is almost there, creating a group of unlikely contenders for Africa's five places at the world showpiece.

Ethiopia, Egypt, Ivory Coast advance in Africa

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:12:17 -0400

JOHANNESBURG - Ethiopia, looking to qualify for its first World Cup, joined the Ivory Coast and Egypt in becoming the first teams to qualify for the final round of playoffs in African qualifying.