CASABLANCA, Morocco — Morocco and Spain are arguing over the right to host the 2030 World Cup final — with…
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Top FIFA officials distance themselves from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
GENEVA — Two senior FIFA executives — coaching great Arsène Wenger and CEO-like secretary general Mattias Grafström — distanced themselves…
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Spain’s World Cup champions head home for a royal welcome and a parade through Madrid
MADRID — Spain’s World Cupwinning soccer team is set to return home on Monday, where the 26-man squad will be…
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The World Cup final is set and Argentina facing Spain for the title on Sunday
The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel…
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Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1 in extra time, advancing to World Cup semifinals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in…
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FIFA selling the field to be used for the World Cup final in $450 pieces
EAST RUTHERFORD, N,.J. — Even the field for the World Cup final is for sale. FIFA, accused of charging high…
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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens,…
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France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (1) saves a penalty kick by France’s Kylian Mbappe during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match…
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Vargas sends Switzerland to World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia
Colombia’s Luis Suárez, left, and Switzerland’s Nico Elvedi battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer…
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After his suspension was lifted, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss
SEATTLE — Folarin Balogun’s presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the…
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