Tag: FIFA World Cup
EURO 2020: Home advantage? England and 8 others host games
Fifty-five years after playing six straight matches at Wembley Stadium to win the 1966 World Cup, England could play another six at the famous...
EURO 2020: Italy transformed after World Cup failure
ROME — In three years, Italy has gone from failing to qualify for the World Cup to a perfect qualifying campaign for the European...
EURO 2020: Güneş ready to spring another surprise for Turkey
Turkey coach Şenol Güneş is hoping to spring another surprise.
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EURO 2020: Switzerland looks to Xhaka for leadership
GENEVA — A captain wearing the No. 10 shirt has an iconic status in international soccer.
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EURO 2020: Finland’s hopes rest largely on Pukki’s fitness
Finland will be keeping a close eye on striker Teemu Pukki's ankle injury, hoping it heals in time for the European Championship.
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EURO 2020: Russia back on home soil after 2018 World Cup run
MOSCOW — Russia's run to the quarterfinals at its home World Cup three years ago was a breakthrough. Since then, momentum has stalled.
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Brazil to host Copa America after Argentina is stripped
SAO PAULO — Brazil will host Copa America for the second consecutive time after Colombia and Argentina were stripped of hosting rights for the...
China thrashes Guam 7-0 to keep WCup dreams alive
SUZHOU, China — Naturalized Brazil-born stars Elkeson and Alan helped China thrash Guam 7-0 in Suzhou on Sunday to keep its World Cup dreams...
N’Golo Kante, the humble star close to winning it all
PORTO, Portugal — N’Golo Kante approached the winner’s podium and sized up the gleaming European Cup that was almost as big as him.
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Henry back in Belgium’s coaching staff for Euro 2020
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Thierry Henry is back in Belgium's coaching staff for the European Championship.
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