World Cup

Americans finally notch second knockout match victory

Folarin Balogun scored but was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina…

Spate of upsets not worrying England coach

ATLANTA—Germany is out of the World Cup. Brazil was pushed to the edge by Japan,…

Early exits by Saudi, Qatar prove money can’t buy success

ATLANTA—Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar that poured a fortune into soccer and infrastructure…

With yet another draw, Cape Verde fairytale continues

Cape Verde wrote another chapter in its fairytale World Cup debut on Friday, battling into…

Haaland-Mbappé match-up highlights Norway-France clash

Shortly after his team beat Senegal, Norway star Erling Haaland said he didn’t care all…

Madrid star Junior proves he can shine for Brazil, too

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA—Brazil star Vinícius Júnior knew what his critics were saying coming into this…

Ghana keeps hopes alive after drawing with England

FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts—England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the World Cup, with…