Tag: FIFA World Cup
Germany hosts Hungary as sports, politics mix at Euro 2020
MUNICH — Both Germany and Hungary are trying avoid early elimination from the European Championship.
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Scotland looks to give fans something to cheer at Euro 2020
GLASGOW, Scotland — Scotland is looking to give its boisterous fans something to really cheer about at the European Championship.
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Atalanta and Sassuolo inspired Italy’s transformation
ROME — It’s been five years since Italy played at a major tournament, so it’s come as a surprise to many to see the...
Qatar to require fans at 2022 World Cup to be vaccinated
Qatar will require spectators at the 2022 World Cup to have received coronavirus vaccines to get into games, the government has announced.
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Italy’s reserves beat Wales 1-0 at Euro 2020
ROME — Italy’s reserves really do play as well as its starters. Or just about.
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France held to 1-1 draw by Hungary at Euro 2020
BUDAPEST, Hungary — France needed a second-half equalizer from Antoine Griezmann to avoid the biggest upset of the tournament.
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FIFA punishes Mexico yet again for anti-gay chant by fans
ZURICH — Mexico’s soccer team will play two home games in empty stadiums as part of a FIFA punishment on Friday for fans chanting...
Croatia looks to fire up attack, stifle Schick at Euro 2020
GLASGOW, Scotland — Croatia's chances of advancing in the European Championship hinge on two things — firing up a struggling front line and containing...
England-Scotland: Rivalry that started international soccer
LONDON — Unimaginable now, especially with tickets in short supply during the coronavirus pandemic, but when England and Scotland first decided to play each...
Panama advances to regional finals in World Cup qualifying
Panama advanced to the eight-nation regional finals of World Cup qualifying, playing a 0-0 draw at Curaçao on Tuesday night in Willemstad.
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