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Toni Kroos scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time as the defending champions stayed alive at the World Cup.

“It was just noise,” said Javier Hernandez, who scored in Saturday’s victory over South Korea.

In the win over Serbia, the two Swiss goal scorers made what could be controversial gestures.

Let’s start with a name change for the World Cup, and then also consider pregnancy rules, cheerleading teams, and more.

Musa’s two goals propelled the Super Eagles past Iceland and into second place in Group D.

Philippe Coutinho scored in the first minute of stoppage time, and Neymar followed six minutes later.

Kylian Mbappe, 19, became the youngest French scorer in World Cup history when he connected in the 34th minute.

The story of a group of Somali refugees who joined a largely white high school soccer team in Maine and helped lead it to the state championship could soon be a movie or TV series.

The chain had offered a lifetime supply of Whoppers to Russian women who get pregnant by World Cup players, ensuring “the success of the Russian team for generations to come.’’

Diego Costa scored the only goal of the game on a deflection, his third goal of the tournament.

He now has 85 career goals in international play, most for a European and second worldwide.

Russia scored three goals in a 15-minute span early in the second half to beat Egypt.

A first-half own goal and a controversial second-half strike by Mbaye Niang helped Senegal earn the win.

Colombia’s Carlos Sanchez received a red card in the third minute for hand blocking.

Making its World Cup debut, the squad — and its fans — were just thrilled to be on the big stage.

Kane scored his second goal one minute into injury time.

Romelu Lukaku scored two goals in a six-minute span in the second half as Belgium rolled to the win.

Sweden captain Andreas Granqvist converted a penalty kick in the 65th minute for the game’s only goal.

In his World Cup debut, Hirving Lozano scored Mexico’s winning goal in the 35th minute.

Brazil joined the list of big teams struggling to win their opening matches at the World Cup.

After David Guzman was handed a yellow card, Kolarov curled the ensuing free kick over the wall.

The Real Madrid midfielder set up one goal and scored another.

Schmeichel made six saves in this Group C matchup.

France was awarded a PK in the 58th minute after the ref used video replay. Later, goal-line technology confirmed a goal in the 81st minute.

Lionel Messi had a penalty kick saved with a typically tough Iceland making an impressive World Cup debut on Saturday.

An earlier starting time and less glamorous teams was cited as reasons for the drop off.

Ronaldo curled a late shot over the wall on a free kick to force the draw.

Chicken on plates, no problem. In the stadiums, not so much.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the fourth player to score in four World Cups and stroked his chin as he ran in celebration. The apparent message? I’m the GOAT, not Lionel Messi.

Morocco striker Aziz Bouhaddouz headed the ball into his own goal in injury time.

Injured forward Mohamed Salah was on the bench for Egypt’s first World Cup game since 1990.

With Vladimir Putin looking on, the hosts got off to a strong start as the tournament kicked off in Moscow.

The United States failed to qualify for soccer’s biggest event, but there are several horses to hitch your wagon to.

A Russian lawmaker said she hopes Russian women will decide against casual relationships with foreign spectators that may end up in unplanned pregnancies.

Danny Hoesen scored a pair of goals for the Earthquakes to offset goals by Diego Fagundez and Cristian Penilla.

Julen Lopetegui was fired after accepting a job to lead Real Madrid next season.

Brian Bilello believes that Gillette Stadium has a lot going for it as a potential site for 2026 games.

The World Cup will air exclusively on Fox properties, beginning Thursday at 11 a.m. when host Russia faces Saudi Arabia.

Julen Lopetegui is out as Spain’s coach because he accepted a job to lead Real Madrid next season.

The joint bid by the United States, Canada, and Mexico was chosen over Morocco to stage the first 48-team World Cup.

The joint US-Canada-Mexico bid is the favorite heading into Wednesday’s vote.

Six games were played at Foxboro Stadium in 1994. Will Gillette Stadium host any matches in 2026?

The joint US-Canada-Mexico bid appears to be the favorite entering Wednesday morning’s vote.

The letters, part of an extensive, under-the-radar government effort, guaranteed that teams, officials, and fans will face no restrictions in entering the US.

Wednesday night’s game at San Jose closes out a stretch of six games in 19 days for the Revolution.

In almost every iteration of the world tournament, one major contender is upset early.