Tag: World Cup 2014

Soccer Fans Gather in Washington DC to Cheer on Team USA

Soccer fans gather at a beer garden in Washington D.C. on Dec. 3 to cheer on Team USA against the Netherlands at the World Cup round of 16 match in Qatar. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: rumble.com/c/EpochTV…


Biden Admin Approves $1 Billion Arms Sale to Qatar During World Cup

The Biden administration approved a possible military sale to Qatar on Tuesday worth an estimated $1 billion. The announcement of the approval by the State Department was posted during the World Cup 2022 match between the United States and Iran, held in Doha. The notice of the potential sale is required by law. In it,…


US Approves $1 Billion Arms Sale to Qatar During World Cup

The Biden administration on Nov. 29 approved a potential sale of anti-drone systems and other arms to Qatar worth an estimated $1 billion, in a transaction that was revealed during the World Cup soccer match in Doha between the United States and Iran. The notice of the potential sale is required by law. The State Department said…


Messi Leads Argentina to 2–0 Win Over Mexico at World Cup

LUSAIL, Qatar—Lionel Messi came up with another crucial goal for Argentina in a 2–0 win over Mexico on Saturday that ignited the team’s World Cup chances. Messi took a touch from Angel Di Maria’s pass across the face of the area and drove a low shot from 25 meters (yards) into the bottom corner in…


Young Spain Squad Routs Costa Rica 7–0 at World Cup

DOHA, Qatar—Spain’s young squad got off to a high-scoring start at the World Cup, routing Costa Rica 7–0 on Wednesday. Not long after Japan surprised Germany 2–1 in the other Group E match, Spain avoided any chance of an upset with Dani Olmo, Marco Asensio, and Ferran Torres scoring a goal each in the first…


‘Underdog’ Tag Suits Canada Well Going Into Qatar World Cup

Canada is about to kick off its 2022 World Cup, and is ready to thrive in the underdog role, which has led it to unprecedented success in making it to Qatar. Canada is in one of the most difficult groups in the World Cup. In terms of the average  FIFA world ranking, Canada was drawn…


Messi to Sit out PSG Game Against Lorient as a Precaution

PARIS—Lionel Messi has some inflammation on his Achilles tendon and is being rested for Paris Saint-Germain’s trip to Lorient on Sunday as a precautionary measure. PSG said Saturday that the Argentina star, who will look to win the World Cup for the first time in his stellar career, is expected to resume training next week….


At World Cup, Portugal Is a Lot More Than Cristiano Ronaldo

For the last two decades or so, Portugal arrived at every major tournament with all eyes on Cristiano Ronaldo. The team’s hopes of doing well at World Cups and European Championships were mostly dependent on whether Ronaldo could successfully lead his team to victory. He will still be Portugal’s biggest star in Qatar, but this…


Wilson, Gray Lead US to 77–63 Win Over China in World Cup

SYDNEY—A’ja Wilson admitted she was tired. The WNBA MVP had just gotten to Australia less than 24 hours ago, fresh off a championship and the U.S. was playing its toughest opponent of the World Cup. After a slow start, Wilson was clutch in the fourth quarter, finishing with 20 points to help the U.S. beat…


UEFA Chief Ceferin Certain 2030 World Cup Will Be in Spain and Portugal

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said on Monday that he was certain Spain and Portugal will host the 2030 World Cup. The two countries signed an agreement in 2020 to push ahead with a joint bid to host the tournament and made it official in June. “I am sure that the 2030 World Cup will be…