Tag: International soccer
Europe’s top teams win WC qualifiers as Swiss move goalposts
World Cup qualifying in Europe took a quirky turn when the goalposts were removed before a match between Switzerland and Lithuania because they were...
Germany beats Romania in WCup qualifying, Iceland flounders
BUCHAREST, Romania — Germany stayed on course to qualify for next year's World Cup with ease after Serge Gnabry scored the only goal in...
Denmark routs Moldova 8-0 after pre-game T-shirt protest
HERNING, Denmark — Denmark changed all 10 outfield players to face Moldova and still enjoyed a national-best 8-0 win in a World Cup qualifying...
France beats Kazakhstan for 1st win in WC qualifying group
<p>France collected its first win in World Cup qualifying by beating Kazakhstan 2-0 on Sunday, with Kylian Mbappe’s second-half penalty miss proving insignificant for...
Musah tied to the US with appearance at Northern Ireland
<p>Midfielder Yusuf Musah was set to become tied to the United States by making his fourth international appearance in Sunday's exhibition against Northern Ireland.</p>
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Pandemic blamed for lack of VAR after Ronaldo’s complaints
<p>Cristiano Ronaldo's tears and rage over the absence of VAR had already hastened the introduction of the technology in one competition. </p>
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Denmark becomes latest team to focus attention on Qatar
<p>HERNING, Denmark — Denmark became the latest European soccer team Sunday using World Cup qualifying games to direct attention to workers’ rights in Qatar,...
Kane back scoring for England in 2-0 win over Albania
<p>TIRANA, Albania — Harry Kane scored his first England goal in 16 months before setting up another for Mason Mount in a 2-0 win...
France beats Kazakhstan for 1st win in WC qualifying group
France collected its first win in World Cup qualifying by beating Kazakhstan 2-0 on Sunday, with Kylian Mbappe’s second-half penalty miss proving insignificant for...
Reyna, Pulisic lead US over Northern Ireland 2-1 in friendly
<p>Gio Reyna scored on a deflected shot in the first half, Christian Pulisic converted a penalty kick in the second and the United States...