Tag: Soccer

Pulisic Scores in US Win Over Iran to Advance at World Cup

Christian Pulisic, who has become known by fans as “Captain America,” sacrificed himself to score the United States’s (USMNT) sole goal in a must win match against Iran in World Cup Group B match at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The 1–0 victory came from the youngest starting lineup ever for…


WC Soccer—Fans gather for politically charged U.S.—Iran World Cup showdown

DOHA, Qatar—Smiling U.S. and Iranian fans mingled and posed for photos outside a stadium in Doha ahead of a politically charged World Cup match on Tuesday. The atmosphere was generally festive though the political divisions among Iran fans were apparent outside Al Thumama Stadium, as they have been during previous Iran games during the tournament,…


Senegal Advances to Last 16 at World Cup, Beats Ecuador 2–1

AL RAYYAN, Qatar—Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly put his team into the last 16 of the World Cup by volleying home the winner in a 2–1 victory over Ecuador on Tuesday. Koulibaly scored three minutes after Moises Caicedo had evened the score at 1–1. In a must-win match for the African champions, Senegal took the lead…


Netherlands Beats Host Qatar 2–0 to Advance at World Cup

AL KHOR, Qatar—The Netherlands finished off the worst showing by any World Cup host nation by beating Qatar 2–0 on Tuesday. The Dutch advanced to the round of 16 while the Qataris, who were already eliminated, became the first host to lose all three of its group matches at soccer’s biggest event. Cody Gakpo put…


Iran Releases Soccer Players Ahead of Match Against US

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Iranian authorities said Tuesday that two former members of the national soccer team arrested this month in connection with nationwide protests have been released on bail. The announcement came hours before Iran was set to play the United States at the World Cup in a match that authorities are heavily promoting as…


Portugal Advances to Last 16, Beats Uruguay 2–0 at World Cup

LUSAIL, Qatar—Cristiano Ronaldo wheeled away in celebration, acting as though he had scored yet another goal at the World Cup. Not this time. Instead, it was Bruno Fernandes eventually credited with the goal that set up Portugal’s 2–0 win over Uruguay on Monday, advancing the team into the last 16. Fernandes curled in a cross…


Without Neymar, Brazil Edges Switzerland 1–0 at World Cup

DOHA, Qatar—Brazil overcame the absence of Neymar to beat Switzerland 1–0 and advance to the round of the 16 of the World Cup on Monday. Casemiro scored in the 83rd minute with a shot from inside the area to put Brazil in the last 16 with a match to spare in Group G. Brazil forward…


Riots in Belgium, Netherlands After Morocco Win at World Cup

BRUSSELS—Riots broke out in several Belgian and Dutch cities after Morocco’s 2–0 upset win over Belgium at the World Cup Sunday. Police detained about a dozen people after they deployed water cannons and fired tear gas to disperse crowds in Brussels and eight more in the Northern city of Antwerp. Two police officials were injured…


Ghana Edge out South Korea 3–2 in Thrilling Game

AL RAYYAN, Qatar—Mohammed Kudus scored twice to help Ghana beat South Korea 3–2 in a World Cup Group H thriller at a rocking Education City Stadium on Monday, keeping the Black Stars in contention for a place in the last 16. Against the run of play, Ghana went ahead in the 24th minute when Mohammed…


Veterans Messi and Lewandowski Face Off for Knockout Berth

DOHA—Two of the most intimidating strikers in world football, Argentina’s 35-year-old Lionel Messi and Poland’s 34-year-old Robert Lewandowski, line up against each other on Wednesday with a last 16 place at stake in the World Cup. Messi has scored twice in Argentina’s extraordinary start to the campaign, suffering one of the biggest upsets in the…