US battles injuries, idleness ahead of World Cup opener
A World Cup jammed into the middle of the European season isn’t ideal for the United StatesNOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Messi vs. Ronaldo: Who will be more impactful at World Cup 2022?
The World Cup will be the last international tournament for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. So which will have the biggest impact on the...NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Falcon tradition inspires passion in World Cup host Qatar
Qatar has become synonymous with soccer since winning the right to host the World Cup that opens on SundayNOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cristiano Ronaldo gambles on World Cup to restore reputation
Cristiano Ronaldo is trusting himself to deliver on the big stage once againNOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canada enters 1st World Cup in 36 years plagued by injuries
Canada is battling injuries to several key players as it goes into the World Cup in QatarNOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL comparisons for all 32 teams competing at World Cup 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are Tom Brady and the Bucs? We lined up NFL comparisons for the 32 teams at the World Cup.NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Spain defender Azpilicueta seeks success at 3rd World Cup
César Azpilicueta is one of only six players with previous World Cup experience in Spain’s 26-man squadNOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup 2022 Group E Team Guides: Japan
Japan can spoiler against Spain and Germany, and potentially sneak their way into the knockout stages.NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Qatar coach: Team must shut out 'noise' in World Cup opener
Qatar coach Felix Sanchez says criticism of the World Cup host will not be allowed to destabilize his teamNOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup 2022 Group E Team Guides: Germany
Germany didn't make it out of the group stage in 2018. This year is expected to be different.NOVEMBER 19, 2022
World Cup 2022 Group E Team Guides: Costa Rica
Can Costa Rica upset Spain or Germany to make it out of Group E?NOVEMBER 19, 2022
World Cup 2022 Group E Team Guides: Spain
Spain aren't among the title favorites, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see them win it all.NOVEMBER 19, 2022
World Cup 2022 Group D Team Guides: Tunisia
Can Tunisia make it out of the World Cup group stage for the first time ever?NOVEMBER 19, 2022
World Cup 2022 Group D Team Guides: Australia
Australia are facing an uphill battle to make it out of a tough group headline by France.NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Mikaela Shiffrin wins season-opening World Cup slalom
World Cup champion champion Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States has claimed the season-opening women’s World Cup race for her 48th slalom victoryNOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup opens with host country Qatar facing Ecuador
Qatar's soccer team has slipped under the radar given the level of focus on the host country's regime, its attitudes toward human rights, immigrant workers, the LGBTQ community and...NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Infantino scolds World Cup critics in extraordinary diatribe
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has delivered a one-hour tirade on the eve of the World Cup’s opening match and then spent about 45 minutes answering questions from media about the...NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup's 101 Most Memorable Moments: Maradona's 'Goal of the Century'
England couldn't stop the inevitable Maradona in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals.NOVEMBER 19, 2022
World Cup's 101 Most Memorable Moments: The 'Hand of God'
Maradona punched the ball into the net in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal, but the referee didn't see it and the goal stood.NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Stu Holden's top 50 players at World Cup 2022, No. 2: Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi can cement his status as the greatest of all time with a World Cup, Stu Holden says.NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Stu Holden's top 50 players at World Cup 2022, No. 3: Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema can bring home another massive piece of hardware before the year is over, Stu Holden says.NOVEMBER 19, 2022
