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Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
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France ekes past Paraguay and everything else to know from Saturday’s World Cup matches
France ekes past Paraguay and everything else to know from Saturday’s World Cup matches
July 05, 2026World Cup
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Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia
Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw
July 04, 2026
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Puppy love as dog walker turns his pack of 13 into Argentina jersey-clad World Cup followers
A dog walker in Buenos Aires has turned a pack of 13 pups into local celebrities by dressing them in Argentina jerseys
July 03, 2026
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From poutine to barbecue, local cuisines give World Cup fans another reason to cheer
International soccer fans came to cheer the competing World Cup teams
July 03, 2026
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Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans
Forecasters say the hottest World Cup tournament match so far this year could hit Saturday afternoon, during the knockout round game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia
July 03, 2026
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Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup
Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010
July 03, 2026
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US win over Bosnia-Herzegovina most-watched soccer telecast in English language history
The United States has World Cup fever
July 03, 2026
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Soccer-Across the parking lot from the World Cup, baseball beckons
World Cup fans making their way into Kansas City's match venue are met right across the parking lot by an unmistakable reminder of a U.S.
July 03, 2026
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Soccer-Fans keep up World Cup spirit in extreme Philly heat
World Cup fans are being confronted with punishing temperatures in Philadelphia this week, as a heat dome threatened to add extra
July 03, 2026
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Portugal wraps up World Cup stay in Palm Beach Gardens
Portugal wraps up World Cup stay in Palm Beach Gardens
July 03, 2026
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Massachusetts city with large Cape Verdean community sets curfew ahead of World Cup match
A Massachusetts city home to one of the nation’s largest Cape Verdean communities will impose a nighttime curfew ahead of Cape Verde’s World Cup match against Argentina
July 03, 2026
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Soft-spoken Malik Tillman delivers a loud statement with his bloody sock goal at the World Cup
Malik Tillman is soft-spoken off the field with his interviews often given at a volume just above a whisper
July 02, 2026
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The USA’s red card controversy explained and why the decision won’t be overturned
The USA’s red card controversy explained and why the decision won’t be overturned
July 02, 2026
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What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT
New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity in the United States
July 02, 2026
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Automakers tap America's 250th, World Cup to rev up patriotism
U.S. automakers have long infused their marketing campaigns with American pride and imagery.
July 02, 2026
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How you decide which of more than 30 soccer jerseys to wear to your team’s World Cup game
How you decide which of more than 30 soccer jerseys to wear to your team’s World Cup game
July 02, 2026
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World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal
World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal
July 02, 2026
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Soccer-Inglewood, once known for danger, uses World Cup to rebrand as a fun place
Sandra Lith came to the front of Ms.
July 02, 2026
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4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win
Mexican health authorities report that four people died during celebrations in downtown Mexico City
July 01, 2026
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Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?
World Cup players have been warned about a new rule that results in a red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player
July 01, 2026
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World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids — some just toddlers now
Across the country, experts are watching to see whether the World Cup will give a boost to youth soccer and mint fans for decades to come
July 01, 2026
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Nike flags prolonged turnaround as China slump, weak outlook eclipse quarterly beat
Nike signaled on Tuesday that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy still faces significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a
July 01, 2026
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Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0
Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay
July 01, 2026
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US coach Mauricio Pochettino apologizes to media for his curt tone in previous news conference
Before moving his attention to the knockout round of the World Cup, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino had to resolve one issue from the group stage
July 01, 2026