Tag: FIFA World Cup
Europe starts World Cup qualifying amid pause for pandemic
GENEVA — The 55 national soccer teams in Europe will start World Cup qualifying this week for the 2022 tournament in Qatar even as...
Durable Ibrahimovic targets playing at 2022 World Cup, at 41
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Zlatan Ibrahimovic has unfinished business at the World Cup.
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Italy’s midfield decimated by coronavirus, injuries
MILAN — The coronavirus and injuries are creating a hole in the center of the Italy team as it prepares for the start of...
Lukaku allowed to leave Italy and join Belgium teammates
BRUSSELS — Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has been given permission to leave Italy and join his Belgium teammates after returning a negative test...
Albania coach wants fans at the stadium for England match
TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s national team soccer coach on Sunday called on the government to let a limited number of spectators to attend its...
German trip exemption allows Bellingham to play for England
LONDON — Borussia Dortmund teenager Jude Bellingham has been cleared to join up with the England squad for the start of World Cup qualifying....
Germany calls up Musiala, Wirtz for WCup qualifiers
BERLIN — Germany coach Joachim Löw called up Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz for the first time on Friday for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
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Albania: Spectators banned from WC qualifier with England
TIRANA, Albania — Albania soccer officials say their request for a limited number of spectators at the World Cup qualifier with England this month...
Revenue on track, reserves down in FIFA virus-era accounts
GENEVA — FIFA expects to hit its four-year revenue target of $6.44 billion up to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar despite the coronavirus...
Estonia-Czech WCup qualifier moved to Poland due to virus
PRAGUE — Estonia's home match against the Czech Republic in World Cup qualifying has been moved to Poland because of new coronavirus restrictions.
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