Tag: 2018 FIFA World Cup
US men lose to Honduras, miss 3rd straight Olympic soccer
The United States missed its third straight Olympic men’s soccer tournament, losing to Honduras 2-1 on Sunday night in a qualification game as Juan...
Pandemic blamed for lack of VAR after Ronaldo’s complaints
Cristiano Ronaldo's tears and rage over the absence of VAR had already hastened the introduction of the technology in one competition.
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Reyna, Pulisic lead US over Northern Ireland 2-1 in friendly
Gio Reyna scored on a deflected shot in the first half, Christian Pulisic converted a penalty kick in the second and the United States...
Italy extends perfect qualifying streak with win in Bulgaria
SOFIA, Bulgaria — A perfect 10 wins in 10 matches in European Championship qualifying and now two for two in World Cup qualifying.
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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...
US plays Honduras for berth in men’s Olympic soccer in Japan
The trendline is clear: The United States failed to qualify for the men’s Olympic soccer tournament in 2012 and 2016, then ended a streak...
Portugal, Belgium held in WCup qualifying, Ireland shocked
Portugal and Belgium were left frustrated by draws in their World Cup qualifying matches. Ireland was left in shock.
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Italy beats Northern Ireland 2-0 at start of WCup qualifying
Italy started its World Cup qualifying campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Northern Ireland on Thursday as the Azzurri set out to rectify...
Germany starts WCup bid with win, support for human rights
DUISBURG, Germany — Germany coach Joachim Löw won't be at the World Cup in 2022, but his team took a step toward qualifying with...
US beats Jamaica 4-1 in exhibition in Austria
By The Associated Press — Sergiño Dest scored his first international goal with a spectacular 25-yard shot, Sebastian Lletget added a pair of second-half...