Balogun living World Cup 'dream' as U.S. choice pays off - ESPN
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — United States striker Folarin Balogun said his two goals in Friday's 4-1 World Cup victory over Paraguay made for a «dreamy night.»
Dreams Sport News
Scotland's Tartan Army digs deep into pockets for World Cup return
BOSTON, June 12 : Scotland's raucous Tartan Army of supporters massed in downtown Boston on Friday, with fans saying they had no qualms about the thousands of dollars they are spending to see their team return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence.
Qatar not expecting gifts as they chase World Cup dream, says Lopetegui
SANTA CLARA, California, June 12 : Four years after their home World Cup went sour, Qatar are not expecting any gifts in North America as they look for a performance to make their fans proud, coach Julen Lopetegui said ahead of their opener against Switzerland.
David Beckham honored with Walk of Fame star as LA hosts World Cup games
LOS ANGELES, June 12 : Sir David Beckham, the first English player to win league titles in four countries, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, the day the U.S.-hosted portion of the 2026 World Cup kicked off with eight matches set for Los Angeles.
Germany striker Undav ready to crown unusual career with World Cup debut
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, June 12 : Germany forward Deniz Undav's imminent World Cup debut on Sunday was not even a distant dream four years ago but the 29-year-old is now ready to crown his unusual career with a presence on the biggest soccer stage of all.
McLaren set to appeal after Gasly reinstated to Monaco GP podium
BARCELONA, June 12 : Alpine driver Pierre Gasly was reinstated to the Monaco Grand Prix podium on Friday after Formula One stewards, meeting days later, recognised a timekeeping error and rescinded penalties for pitlane speeding that had dropped him to seventh.
F1 stewards return Gasly to Monaco GP podium
BARCELONA, June 12 : Alpine driver Pierre Gasly was reinstated to the Monaco Grand Prix podium on Friday after Formula One stewards ruled in favour of his Renault-owned team and rescinded penalties for pitlane speeding after recognising a timekeeping error.
Mexicans celebrate breaking opening day curse with 2-0 win
MEXICO CITY, June 11 : Mexicans celebrated their win against South Africa on Thursday, with an 80,000-full Azteca stadium erupting in a deafening roar as Mexico won the first match of the World Cup, overcoming a curse in which the national team had failed to win on the opening day of the tournament on seven previous occasions.