Tag: 2018 FIFA World Cup
EURO 2020: Modrić and Perišić back with Croatia, but no Sosa
One of Croatia’s breakthrough players this season has not been included in the country’s squad for the European Championship.
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EURO 2020: Czechs on the rise after disastrous Euro 2016
PRAGUE — With the memory of last time's early exit far behind, the Czech Republic is bringing a rebuilt team to this year's European...
South America restarts World Cup qualifying amid COVID rise
BUENOS AIRES — South American World Cup qualifiers resume on Thursday after a seven-month interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, though that doesn't mean...
EURO 2020: Italy transformed after World Cup failure
ROME — In three years, Italy has gone from failing to qualify for the World Cup to a perfect qualifying campaign for the European...
EURO 2020: Switzerland looks to Xhaka for leadership
GENEVA — A captain wearing the No. 10 shirt has an iconic status in international soccer.
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EURO 2020: Russia back on home soil after 2018 World Cup run
MOSCOW — Russia's run to the quarterfinals at its home World Cup three years ago was a breakthrough. Since then, momentum has stalled.
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N’Golo Kante, the humble star close to winning it all
PORTO, Portugal — N’Golo Kante approached the winner’s podium and sized up the gleaming European Cup that was almost as big as him.
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Henry back in Belgium’s coaching staff for Euro 2020
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Thierry Henry is back in Belgium's coaching staff for the European Championship.
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Henry back in Belgium’s coaching staff for Euro 2020
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Thierry Henry is back in Belgium's coaching staff for the European Championship.
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EURO 2020: A look at some of the tournament’s top coaches
ROME — The last two World Cup winners, the defending European champion, and a World Cup finalist. Not to mention a Champions League winner...