Argentina friendlies no fairy tale for African footballers
When Benin and Burkina Faso flew to Buenos Aires for friendlies against Argentina --…
‘It’s clear who won!’: Mexican zoo residents hedge World Cup bets
Two elephants trudged across a makeshift football field at Mexico's Guadalajara Zoo in a…
Mexico v Ecuador World Cup game delayed by one hour: FIFA
The World Cup last-32 game between Mexico and Ecuador at the Estadio Azteca on…
Mexico cracks down on pirated goods ahead of World Cup
Dozens of packages stuffed with shiny football jerseys have piled up in a Mexico…
Spain power into last 16 at World Cup, Portugal face Croatia
Harry Kane scored twice to send England European champions Spain cruised into the last…
Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina romp
Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Algeria Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick…
Can ageless Messi keep delivering for Argentina at World Cup?
Argentina forward Lionel Messi Lionel Messi has scored in every World Cup match so…
Gabriel tells Brazil to turn the page against Haiti at World Cup
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes urged Brazil to move on from a disappointing performance in…
Bellingham double as ‘lucky’ England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
England and Argentina set up a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Saturday after…
Paraguay’s Almiron sent off under new FIFA ‘mouth-covering’ rule
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming…
Argentine superstition ramps up ahead of World Cup final
Angst-ridden Argentine football fans are putting their faith in good luck rituals ahead of…
Ancelotti hails ‘complete game’ as Brazil sink Haiti at World Cup
Brazil moved top of their World Cup group with victory over Haiti Coach Carlo…
Messi eyes second World Cup crown at the scene of his lowest ebb
Lionel Messi in relaxed mood during an Argentina Lionel Messi could end any debate…
Mexican fans rally behind Iran as ‘our second team’ at World Cup
Sporting his Mexico team jersey, soccer fan Alan Romero got up at 4 am…
Thousands welcome home Argentina squad, without Messi, despite World Cup loss
Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday to give a rapturous welcome…
Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated
Ecuador squeezed into the last 32 of the World Cup with an upset win…
