England and Ghana play to draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes
England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday at the World Cup.
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England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday at the World Cup.
Scotland wants to give the Tartan Army much more to celebrate on Wednesday, when it faces Brazil in a World Cup match at the home stadium of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.
France coach Didier Deschamps will return home from the World Cup following the death of his mother and will miss his team’s final group game against Norway, the French football federation said Tuesday.
Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has been given a one-match suspension after he was the first player to be sent off at the World Cup for covering his mouth.
Cristiano Ronaldo has found the back of net for Portugal once again at the FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo blasted home a shot just over five minutes in against Uzbekistan to end multiple lengthy goal droughts, at least by his lofty standards.
FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year’s tournament.
Roberto Martinez is sticking with CR7. The Portugal manager once again has Cristiano Ronaldo leading his line against Uzbekistan in Group K action from the FIFA World Cup in Houston.
Former Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso was officially hired by Lazio on Tuesday. The Serie A club announced the news in a short statement and did not give details of his contract. Italian media reported Gattuso signed a two-year deal.
Co-host Canada will face Switzerland in Vancouver on Wednesday, with first place in Group B on the line. Watch Wednesday’s match LIVE at 2:45pm E/11:45am PT across the TSN Network, on TSN.ca and the TSN App.
Canada controls its own destiny heading into the final group-stage matchup of this summer’s FIFA World Cup. A win or a draw against Switzerland in Vancouver on Wednesday would see the Canadians win Group B and earn a round-of-32 game back at BC Place.
Matchday 2 at the FIFA World Cup comes to a close with a star-studded four-game slate that features Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal, Harry Kane and England and a crucial clash between Croatia and Panama in Toronto.
The World Cup has reached that stage when mental gymnastics come into play to determine who’s in, who’s out and what’s needed to advance to the next round.
Algeria scored off two corner kicks in the second half to rally from an early deficit and defeat Jordan 2-1 on Monday night to bolster its chances of advancing to the knockout round of the World Cup.
Canada’s first win at a World Cup came at a cost, and 22-year-old Nathan Saliba now might be the player asked to steady the midfield after his breakout performance in the 6-0 victory over Qatar.
Colombia’s final training session before its World Cup game against Congo was suspended because of a storm on Monday.
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez wouldn’t say if Cristiano Ronaldo would start Tuesday’s World Cup match against Uzbekistan after the superstar’s forgettable performance in the team’s opener.
Erling Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and Norway advanced to the round of 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal on Monday night.
Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylan Mbappé delivered dazzling performances on a showcase day for the World Cup’s top scorers.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament’s first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland have taken their expected starring roles so far in the World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo is getting some unexpected criticism.
Kylian Mbappé of France scored his 15th career World Cup goal on Monday, moving into a tie for third most in tournament history as he tries to keep pace with new record holder Lionel Messi.
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