Argentina break Cape Verde hearts in extra time at World Cup, Lionel Messi scores - ESPN
Argentina were taken into extra time by Cape Verde but eventually prevailed 3-2, with Lionel Messi on the scoresheet, in the round of 32 on Friday in Miami.
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FIFA to stick to schedule for Mexico v England game, source says
NEW YORK, July 3 : FIFA will keep the scheduled kickoff time for Sunday’s World Cup last-16 match between Mexico and England, despite earlier concerns that severe weather could force changes, a source familiar with the discussions told Reuters.
Canadian league says 17 World Cup offside goals would have stood in its 'daylight' trial
TORONTO, July 3 : The World Cup has given the Canadian Premier League plenty to discuss with FIFA after a disallowed Cristiano Ronaldo goal was among 17 that would have stood under a revised offside interpretation its top flight is trialling, the league said on Friday.
Sources: FIFA discussing Mexico vs. England kickoff time change - ESPN
MEXICO CITY — FIFA is in ongoing discussions about potentially bringing forward the kickoff time for Mexico and England's World Cup round-of-16 clash Sunday because of the risk of weather disruption including flooding, sources told ESPN.
FIFA mulling kickoff time changes for Mexico-England and Brazil-Norway, sources say
MEXICO CITY/NEW YORK, July 3 : FIFA is considering changing the kick-off times of two World Cup last-16 matches on Sunday as severe weather, including a risk of flooding, in Mexico City threatens to disrupt the schedule, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Texas Attorney General launches investigation into StubHub amid World Cup complaints
NEW YORK, July 3 : The Texas Attorney General announced an investigation into StubHub Inc on Friday, amid dozens of complaints that World Cup tickets purchased on the resale platform were never delivered.
Mexico-England game to kick off earlier due to storm risk, says local media
MEXICO CITY, July 3 : Mexico's clash with England in the World Cup round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday will be moved to noon local time (1800 GMT), local media reported on Friday.
Canadian men's rugby team hopes to capitalize on soccer fever as its World Cup prep begins
As the World Rugby Nations Cup kicks off in Edmonton, the Canadian team can take a page from its soccer counterpart in generating buzz, says one of the team's veterans.