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World Cup 2022

The quarterfinals are here. See the World Cup schedule and results.

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Two days being eliminated by Morocco, Spain makes a coaching change

Luis de la Fuente, who coached Spain's under-19 and under-21 teams to championships, takes over for Luis Enrique.

WORLD CUP 2022
The quarterfinals are here. See the World Cup schedule and results.
Find out the scores of each game, how to watch on streaming, and which channel you can find every World Cup game on cable.

Frank Dell'Apa I On soccer
The biggest rivalry at the World Cup is continental, Europe vs. South America
Though Argentina and Brazil usually wish the worst for each other, they are in this together in that they carry South America’s hopes.

World Cup Notebook

Belgium forward Eden Hazard retires from international soccer

Long one of the best players in Europe and a star for the national team, Hazard's time representing Belgium has drawn to a close.
John Powers I On soccer

Breaking down the World Cup quarterfinals, with heavyweights Brazil, Argentina, France, and more in the mix

All of the matchups are delectable — Brazil-Croatia and Argentina-Netherlands on Friday, then Portugal-Morocco and France-England on Saturday.
World Cup Notebook

Achraf Hakimi’s ‘Panenka’ penalty helps Morocco to another huge World Cup upset, eliminates Spain

Morocco is into the quarterfinals for the first time in its history, thanks to an audacious little chip from its star right back.
Frank Dell'Apa | On Soccer

Portugal shined at the World Cup without Cristiano Ronaldo. What’s next for the declining superstar?

The Portuguese looked so much better without their all-time leading goalscorer, as he continues to fade from the game's elite ranks.
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Morocco shocks Spain to reach World Cup quarterfinals

The teams drew, 0-0, in regulation and extra time, Morocco won the penalty kick shootout, 3-0.
Frank Dell'Apa | On Soccer

Neymar has waited more than a decade for his crowning moment for Brazil. Is this World Cup his time?

He's won it all at club level as one of the best players in the world, but Neymar needs a trophy with Brazil to seal his legacy in a soccer-obsessed nation.

Veteran forward Bobby Wood signs with Revolution for 2023 MLS season

The Hawaii native played for Revolution coach Bruce Arena with the USMNT and spent the past two years in MLS with Real Salt Lake.

Neymar scores, Brazil blows past South Korea 4-1 at World Cup

The Brazilian star moved within one goal of the legendary Pele's record for the national team in his return from injury.

Americans’ World Cup loss to Netherlands watched by 16.5 million on US television

The top US markets for the viewership of the match were Cincinnati, Washington, D.C., Kansas City, and Austin, Texas.

France and England will collide in the World Cup quarterfinals after cruising through the round of 16

Mbappé already has a tournament-best five goals in Qatar as Les Bleus have reached the quarterfinals for a third straight World Cup.

The World Cup has been great fun. It’s about to get serious.

The early rounds mean survival — get through, avoid cards and injuries, find some chemistry. As the World Cup progresses, success requires teams to improve.

Brazilian doctors refute reports Pelé placed in end-of-life care

The three-time World Cup champion is responding well to treatment for a respiratory infection and his health condition has not worsened over the latest 24 hours, the Albert Einstein hospital said.

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world cup notebook

Two days being eliminated by Morocco, Spain makes a coaching change

Luis de la Fuente, who coached Spain's under-19 and under-21 teams to championships, takes over for Luis Enrique.

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