Articles filed under Soccer
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Messi has a message for World Cup critics of Argentina: 'Nothing was handed to us'Jul 16, 2026 9:56 pm - Lionel Messi has a message for Argentina's detractors: “Nothing was handed to us.” The Argentina superstar responded to critics who have been bashing the reigning World C...
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Chicago Fire vs. Vancouver postponed due to smoke, air quality; Lewandowski’s MLS debut delayedJul 16, 2026 6:23 pm - Thursday night’s marquee MLS match between the Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps, in which star Robert Lewandowski was set to make his league debut at Soldier Field, h...
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Spain practices outside before the World Cup final as smoke fills the air in northern New JerseyJul 16, 2026 4:59 pm - With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain's players practiced Thursday ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because...
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Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1Jul 15, 2026 6:30 pm - ATLANTA — No “Hand of God” this time. Argentina didn’t need it. Instead it was the hallowed feet of Lionel Messi and the unbreakable spirit of a team that has repeatedly ...
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The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on SundayJul 15, 2026 5:26 pm - The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goalscorer in the tournament's h...
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Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victoryJul 14, 2026 6:10 pm - ARLINGTON, Texas — Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champ...
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World Cup semifinals: Four previous champions, a bitter rivalry, Mbappé vs Yamal and Messi vs KaneJul 12, 2026 3:00 pm - ATLANTA — It's a World Cup semifinal lineup for the ages. Four previous champions and the four top-ranking teams in the world. Five of the six top scorers, one GOAT and ...
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Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinalsJul 11, 2026 11:03 pm - KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while ...
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Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinalsJul 11, 2026 7:58 pm - MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jude Bellingham scored in the third minute of extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since ...
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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinalsJul 10, 2026 6:50 pm - INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Mikel Merino is Spain's World Cup hero once again, and even he finds it hard to believe. A mere four days after Merino scored a clutch goal as a subst...