World Cup opens US eyes to soccer's global roar
LOS ANGELES, June 27 : Evan Hand had seen viral sports moments before, but the one that changed how he understood soccer's reach did not come from a superstar.
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DR Congo president urges team on ahead of must-win World Cup clash with Uzbekistan
June 27 : Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has urged his country's national team on in a passionate message ahead of their must-win World Cup clash against Uzbekistan in Atlanta.
Three games in, Belgium have finally kick-started their World Cup - ESPN
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — For Belgium, it proved to be 76th time lucky. Four years, 433 minutes and 76 shots on from Michy Batshuayi's half-volley against Canada in Qatar, Leandro Trossard was the man to finally end his country's FIFA World Cup goal drought.
Iran coach criticizes US travel restrictions after Egypt match
SEATTLE, June 26 : Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized travel restrictions imposed on the team by the United States after their 1-1 draw with Egypt at the World Cup in Seattle on Friday.
Cape Verde and Dubliner Roberto 'Pico' Lopes make history as they progress to knockouts
Cape Verde has reached the knockout stage of the World Cup, becoming the smallest country in history to qualify for the next phase of the competition after a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia.
Egypt to assess Salah after he asked to be substituted, says coach
SEATTLE, June 26 : Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Mohamed Salah would be assessed after the captain asked to be substituted during Friday's 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran, leaving his fitness uncertain ahead of the knockout phase
Cape Verde become smallest country to make World Cup knockouts - ESPN
Cape Verde's dream journey at their first World Cup is not over yet.
Coach Bubista hails Cape Verde's fearless dreamers after World Cup leap
June 26 : Cape Verde coach Bubista walked into his press conference draped in his country's flag, a man of few words tasked with explaining how one of football's smallest nations had barged into the World Cup knockout rounds at the first attempt.