Belgium beats England 1-0, moves into tougher side of draw
KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) England barely seemed troubled by losing. Belgium appeared to be a reluctant winner.JUNE 28, 2018
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ARGENTINA 3-0-0 · 1ST IN GROUP A
3-0-0 · 1ST IN GROUP A
World Cup: Meet teams of the Round of 16
One of these teams will win it all!JUNE 28, 2018
Argentina, France hope to reach potential in World Cup clash
KAZAN, Russia (AP) France and Argentina took different paths to the knockout stage but have much in common at this World Cup.JUNE 28, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) Fourteen teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup , leaving just two more up for grabs on Thursday and a...JUNE 27, 2018
Argentina has big weaknesses to address before facing France
ST. PETERSBURG, France (AP) After the euphoria of scraping through to the last 16 of the World Cup, Argentina now must address its glaring weaknesses.JUNE 27, 2018
Messi, Argentina come alive, beat Nigeria 2-1 at World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) From his thigh to his foot to the back of the net, Lionel Messi finally scored a goal at this year's World Cup.JUNE 27, 2018
Messi finally scores, Argentina advances at World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) From his thigh to his foot to the back of the net, Lionel Messi finally scored a goal at this year's World Cup.JUNE 27, 2018
Nigeria complains about video review call against Argentina
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) After going out of the World Cup, Nigeria complained about not being awarded a second penalty in a 2-1 defeat t...JUNE 27, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) Ten teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup , a dozen have been eliminated and 10 still have a chance....JUNE 27, 2018
RECAP: Late-game heroics salvage Argentina's World Cup hopes, eliminates Nigeria
Marcos Rojo played the hero, scoring in the 86th to keep Argentina aliveJUNE 26, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Eight teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup after the chaotic conclusions of Monday's matches. Nine teams have been eliminated. Fifteen teams...JUNE 25, 2018
Sampaoli downplays talk of unrest, vows to get best of Messi
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Shrugging off talk of unrest inside the Argentina squad, under-pressure coach Jorge Sampaoli insisted he still...JUNE 25, 2018
Nigeria hoping to end Messi and Argentina's misery
The Nigerian soccer team has not been shy about wanting to beat Argentina.JUNE 25, 2018
Iceland coach turns off cellphone to focus on Croatia
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) Iceland's coach isn't dwelling on worldwide media attention, potential offers from big clubs, or even the prospe...JUNE 25, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Who's in, who's out and possible scenarios at the World Cup:JUNE 24, 2018
Messi birthday overshadowed by Argentina’s World Cup crisis
BRONNITSY, Russia (AP) In any other context, the gesture would have gone unnoticed: Lionel Messi received birthday greetings from Argentina...JUNE 24, 2018
Bad news for Messi, Argentina as Croatia threatens rotation
ROSCHINO, Russia (AP) They are hardly the words Lionel Messi and Argentina wanted to hear with their World Cup future hanging in the balanc...JUNE 24, 2018
Tactical changes get Nigeria’s World Cup back on track
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) Coaches often get the criticism when things go awry on the pitch, and arguably don't get enough of the credit when t...JUNE 24, 2018
Tactical changes get Nigeria's World Cup back on track
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) Coaches often get the criticism when things go awry on the pitch, and arguably don't get enough of the credit when t...JUNE 24, 2018
Argentina: cocaine seized in World Cup trophy replicas
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Some Argentines are taking advantage of World Cup fervor.JUNE 23, 2018
Messi needs to dig deep to end Argentina’s woes at World Cup
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) It looked like a defeated army surrendering to the enemy, humiliated. Grim faces avoiding eye contact, paradin...JUNE 22, 2018
RECAP: Croatia stuns Messi, Argentina, 3-0, at World Cup
Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates are on the verge of World Cup elimination. Croatia is moving on.JUNE 21, 2018
Messi, Argentina beaten 3-0 at World Cup, Croatia advances
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) Lionel Messi's frustrating international career may be coming to an early and anti-climactic finish after Arge...JUNE 21, 2018
Argentina conquered, Croatia’s next task to avoid ‘euphoria’
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) After sweeping aside Lionel Messi and Argentina at the World Cup, Croatia's next challenge is to stay grounded...JUNE 21, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Who's in, who's out and possible scenarios at the World Cup:JUNE 21, 2018
