Applause erupted, drums began to beat and car horns honked: Cape Verde’s narrow loss to Argentina was cause for celebration early Saturday in Praia as the Blue Sharks’ World Cup dream run came to a sad but brilliant end. The African archipelago of just over 500,000 people progressed to the knockout stages in their first […]
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Colombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last 16
Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16. The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium but ended up with just Jhon Arias’s early goal to show for their superiority as they now look forward to a meeting with Switzerland […]
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach last 16
Defending champions Argentina survived a major upset scare after edging Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup last 16, overcoming a spirited performance from the tournament debutants in a thrilling knockout clash. Read More: Ghanaian witch doctor predicts Cape Verde shock against Argentina Argentina took the lead in […]
Spain, Switzerland and Protugal reach World Cup last 16
Spain put their World Cup rivals on notice with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday thanks to a Mikel Oyarzabal double and another commanding defensive display to reach the last 16. Spain, who arrived at the tournament among the favourites and have yet to concede a goal, made a slow start with a […]
USA beat Bosnia despite Balogun red card, enter World Cup last 16
Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. The co-hosts’ first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century – and only their second ever – sets up a clash with Belgium in Seattle on Monday. […]
Climate change linked to dangerous World Cup heat, study finds
A new scientific study has concluded that the extreme heat and humidity affecting parts of the United States during the FIFA World Cup would have been virtually impossible without climate change. Researchers said the current weather conditions reflect a significantly warmer climate than in previous centuries, raising fresh concerns about player safety, public health and […]
Cristiano Ronaldo pays emotional tribute to Diogo Jota after victory
Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated Portugal’s dramatic FIFA World Cup victory over Croatia to the memory of late teammate Diogo Jota, describing the timing as a remarkable “coincidence of life.” Portugal secured a 2-1 win to reach the last 16 almost exactly one year after Jota’s tragic death, making the emotional occasion even more meaningful for the […]
Portugal and Spain set up blockbuster World Cup last 16 clash
Portugal and Spain secured their places in the FIFA World Cup last 16 after producing contrasting victories, setting up a highly anticipated knockout meeting on Monday. Portugal survived a dramatic contest to defeat Croatia 2-1, while Spain delivered a dominant performance to comfortably beat Austria 3-0. The two European heavyweights will now battle for a […]
Portugal edge Croatia as Ronaldo makes World Cup history
Portugal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia to book their place in the FIFA World Cup last 16, where they will meet Spain in a highly anticipated clash. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cup knockout-stage goal of his career from the penalty spot before substitute Goncalo Ramos headed home a stoppage-time winner. Croatia […]
United States stun Bosnia to reach World Cup last 16
The United States secured a determined 2-0 victory over Bosnia on Wednesday to book a place in the FIFA World Cup last 16, ending a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win. The result also snapped the Americans’ frustrating run of 10 consecutive defeats against European opponents, keeping their hopes of a memorable tournament alive. The […]