Tag: Soccer
Denmark shines in 4-0 win at Austria in World Cup qualifying
<p>VIENNA, Austria — Denmark could become the first European team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup at this pace.</p>
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African qualifier re-scheduled after COVID-19 test dispute
CAIRO — An African Cup of Nations qualifying match between Sierra Leone and Benin has been postponed until June, the Confederation of African Football...
Italy beats Lithuania 2-0 to extend perfect qualifying run
<p>VILNIUS, Lithuania — Roberto Mancini’s halftime changes made an immediate impact as Italy won 2-0 in Lithuania to take control of Group C with...
Armenia beats Romania for 3rd straight WCup qualifying win
YEREVAN, Armenia — Trailing 2-1 in the 87th minute, Armenia scored twice to beat 10-man Romania 3-2 on Wednesday for its third straight win...
France scrapes 1-0 win but moves 4 points clear in Group D
<p>PARIS — Defending champion France scraped a 1-0 win at Bosnia-Herzegovina to move four points clear in World Cup qualifying, after Ukraine drew 1-1...
Spain beats Kosovo, national broadcaster downgrades visitors
MADRID — Spain cruised past Kosovo 3-1 on Wednesday in a World Cup qualifier that attracted more attention off the field because of Spain’s...
Nine host cities announced for 2023 Women’s World Cup
<p>ZURICH — The 2023 Women's World Cup will be spread across nine cities in Australia and New Zealand.</p>
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Germany’s 20-year unbeaten run in WC qualifying ends
Germany’s 20-year, 35-match unbeaten run in World Cup qualifiers was surprisingly ended by North Macedonia on Wednesday, while England and Italy secured their third...
Maguire nets after Stones’ mistake, England beats Poland 2-1
LONDON — Harry Maguire came to England's rescue after a mistake by fellow center back John Stones, scoring a late goal to clinch a...
Denmark shines in 4-0 win at Austria in World Cup qualifying
VIENNA, Austria — Denmark could become the first European team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup at this pace.
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