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US midfielder De la Torre out for 3 weeks before World Cup

Spanish club Celta Vigo says American midfielder Luca de la Torre has sustained a leg injury that will sideline him for three weeks, with the World Cup less than a month away

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Qatar summons German envoy over World Cup rights criticism

Qatar has summoned the German ambassador over remarks by Germany’s interior minister, who appeared to criticize the decision to award the World Cup to the Gulf Arab nation because...

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No public World Cup viewing, says Barcelona in Qatar protest

Barcelona won’t offer public viewing venues to follow Spain’s team during next month’s World Cup in Qatar because its mayor says her city doesn’t support holding the soccer tournam...

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Players gripped by injury fear as World Cup draws near

The distress on Raphael Varane’s face said it all

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup jerseys get mixed reviews ahead of Qatar

Millions are at stake in retail sales for this year’s World Cup in Qatar and soccer fans have been playing rate the shirt

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

England pair Walker and Phillips out until the World Cup

England players Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips will not return to action before the World Cup

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top 50 players at World Cup 2022, No. 24: Bruno Fernando's

Bruno Fernands will create goal-scoring opportunities for Portugal at the World Cup, Stu Holden says.

OCTOBER 28, 2022

World Cup's 101 Most Memorable Moments: 'El Matador' shines for Argentina

Mario Kempes made himself a hero in Argentina for No. 24 on our 101 most memorable World Cup moments countdown.

OCTOBER 28, 2022

FBI probing ex-CIA officer's spying for World Cup host Qatar

A former CIA officer who spied on Qatar’s rivals to help the tiny Arab country land this year’s World Cup is now under FBI scrutiny and newly obtained documents show he offered spy...

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup hopes for South Korea rest on Son Heung-min

Few athletes carry an entire nation’s hope like Son Heung-min

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uruguay to rely on Suárez and Cavani again at World Cup

Uruguay will play at this year's World Cup under new management

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

At World Cup, Portugal is a lot more than Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal has arrived at every major tournament with all eyes on Cristiano Ronaldo for the last two decades or so

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cameroon gambles on Song in search of 1990 World Cup magic

Cameroon has gambled on former captain Rigobert Song as coach for the World Cup despite doubts about his managerial ability

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With World Cup penalties rising, Switzerland has Sommer-time

A record number of penalties were awarded at the last World Cup because of video review so Switzerland will rely on Yann Sommer in Qatar

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serbia looks to Vlahović, Mitrović for goals at World Cup

Expect Serbia to make an impact on and off the field at the World Cup

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Neymar to team up with youngsters for Brazil at World Cup

Brazil coach Tite has so many options up front that at least two strikers at top European clubs are likely to be left out

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top 50 players at World Cup 2022, No. 25: Alisson

Brazil have a world class keeper in Alisson, Stu Holden says.

OCTOBER 27, 2022

World Cup's 101 Most Memorable Moments: Götze denies Messi of trophy

Mario Götze was the difference in Germany's World Cup final vs. Argentina in 2014. This is memorable moment No. 25.

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Australia players call out Qatar on LGBTQ, worker rights

The Australian men’s soccer team has issued a three-minute video highlighting Qatar’s human rights record involving the treatment of foreign workers and restrictions on the LGBTQI+...

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS