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Japan summons samurai spirit against Croatia at World Cup

Japan defender Yuto Nakatomo has reminded his teammates they’ll need to show the “samurai spirit” in their round-of-16 match against Croatia at the World Cup

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Best of the World Cup so far: Top goal, save, player, team and more

With the World Cup knockout stage underway, let's take a look at the standout teams, performers and moments of the tournament so far.

DECEMBER 3, 2022

World Cup Roundtable: Who was the biggest disappointment of the group stage?

Our soccer analysts look back on the World Cup group stage and look ahead to the knockout-round.

DECEMBER 2, 2022

World Cup Group Scenarios: Which teams advanced to Round of 16?

With the group stage nearing its end, which teams are in position to advance, and what needs to happen for them to get there?

DECEMBER 2, 2022

'Little Pep' Gvardiol coming up big for Croatia at World Cup

The fact that Croatia conceded only one goal in its three group games at the World Cup is largely down to the performance of Joško Gvardiol

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup Daily: Japan fends off Spain and Germany to win Group E

Japan won Group E and sent Germany packing. Here's everything that happened in the World Cup on Thursday and what to watch for on Friday.

DECEMBER 1, 2022

World Cup 2022 highlights: Belgium bounced after draw with Croatia

The 2022 FIFA World Cup continued with Croatia and Belgium ending in a scoreless draw Thursday. Here are the top plays!

DECEMBER 1, 2022

World Cup Now: What went wrong for Belgium in Group F?

The “World Cup Now” crew broke down what went wrong for Belgium after a scoreless draw with Croatia ended its World Cup tour.

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Belgium out of World Cup as Croatia advances with 0-0 draw

Croatia advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Belgium

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup Power Rankings: USA cracks top 10, Brazil is No. 1

Former USMNT player Alexi Lalas reveals his Top 10 teams at the 2022 World Cup after another round of group play.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

World Cup Daily: Argentina got the result it needed, but not the one Mexico wanted

Argentina got three points it needed to win its group, but not the three goals Mexico needed to advance. Here's everything that happened in...

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

World Cup 2022 odds: How to bet Croatia vs. Belgium

Here's how to bet the Croatia-Belgium match, from the moneyline, draw, Over/Under total odds and expert pick by Doug McIntyre.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Not much room for youth in Croatia vs Belgium at World Cup

Belgium’s “Golden Generation” meets Croatia’s accomplished veterans in a decisive World Cup match on Thursday

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Croatia charged after fans taunt Canadian World Cup player

A disciplinary case has been opened against Croatia at the World Cup after the team’s fans taunted a Canada player with Serbian family ties

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup Daily: Germany avoids elimination with late goal vs. Spain

Germany earned a chance to secure a spot in the knockout stage on Sunday. Here's everything that happened in the World Cup today.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

World Cup Now: Does Belgium stand a chance vs. Croatia?

Croatia dominated Canada on Sunday. Will it manage the same against Belgium on Thursday? The "World Cup Now" crew previews the matchup.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

World Cup 2022 highlights: Croatia beats Canada, 4-1

Croatia scored four straight goals to blow past Canada in their match on Sunday. Here are the top plays!

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Canada men's first-ever World Cup goal, even in blowout loss, sparks hope

There is hope that Canada's young group can continue to grow and emerge as a genuine force alongside the United States and Mexico in the CON...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Croatia downs Canada 4-1 at World Cup on Kramaric's 2 goals

Andrej Kramaric scored a pair of goals and Croatia crushed Canada’s hopes of advancing at its first World Cup in 36 years with a 4-1 victory

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS