Tag: FIFA World Cup
Brazil players debate whether or not to play Copa America
SAO PAULO — Brazil’s star players have debated whether or not they should play in the Copa America on home soil but don’t plan...
Argentina draws after 7-month halt of World Cup qualifiers
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina and Chile drew 1-1 on Thursday in their first World Cup qualifying game since November.
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Australia resumes WCup qualifying with 3-0 win over Kuwait
SEOUL, South Korea — Australia resumed its World Cup qualifying campaign after a break of 19 months to defeat Kuwait 3-0 on Thursday and...
EURO 2020: Phil Foden leads continent’s young stars
Any European Championship offers young players a chance to make their name on the international stage. Even more so this time.
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EURO 2020: Luis Enrique banking on Spain’s youth movement
BARCELONA, Spain — “Tiki-taka” is over, and Spain coach Luis Enrique is ready to move on.
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EURO 2020: Slovakia again pins its hopes on Marek Hamšík
After reaching the last 16 at the European Championship five years ago, Slovakia's hopes for success at this year's tournament will be pinned on...
EURO 2020: Hungary challenged by tough group and injury
A tough draw and the injury absence of its best player give Hungary quite a challenge at this year's European Championship.
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EURO 2020: Benzema and Mbappe could light up France’s attack
PARIS — The benefit of ending a long feud with Karim Benzema is that France coach Didier Deschamps will start the European Championship with...
EURO 2020: Joachim Löw hoping to leave Germany on a high
BERLIN — With Joachim Löw departing after the tournament and a replacement already set to take over, expectations are low for Germany at the...
Benzema misses penalty in comeback as France beats Wales 3-0
Karim Benzema missed a penalty and hit the post on his international return as France warmed up for the European Championship with a 3-0...
