The next World Cup will jump to 48 teams. Is bigger better?
The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world soccer body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Little known before World Cup, Ramos goals lift Portugal
Gonçalo Ramos showed that he has the goods and the goals to stand in for Cristiano Ronaldo by scoring a hat trick at the World Cup in his first start for Portugal’s national teamDECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On Gonçalo Ramos' big night, focus remained on Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't the star of Portugal's 6-1 win over Switzerland, but he was still the center of attention.DECEMBER 7, 2022
World Cup 2022 highlights: Portugal defeats Switzerland, 6-1
The 2022 FIFA World Cup continued Tuesday with Portugal crushing Switzerland in the round of 16. Here are the top plays!DECEMBER 6, 2022
Portugal rolls with Cristiano Ronaldo on bench — will he stay there?
Ronaldo didn't enter until late as Portugal rolled behind his replacement's hat trick. Doug McIntyre explains why Ronaldo might remain a res...DECEMBER 6, 2022
World Cup Daily: Portugal sits its legend while Morocco creates new ones
It was an action-packed day at the World Cup on Tuesday. Here's everything that happened, from Ronaldo's benching to Morocco's PK perfection...DECEMBER 6, 2022
World Cup Now: Portugal dominant without Cristiano Ronaldo
Without its superstar, Portugal blew out Switzerland on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.DECEMBER 6, 2022
Twilight for Busquets, last of Spain's champs at World Cup
Sergio Busquets reached soccer’s top step with Spain but now has been stung by La Roja’s third straight elimination from a major tournament on penalty kicksDECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo dropped, Ramos scores 3 for Portugal at World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement scored a hat trick to lead Portugal over Switzerland 6-1 and into the World Cup quarterfinalsDECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
