Poland leader backs down from World Cup players' bonus
Poland's prime minister has backed down from his initial declaration to award bonuses to the national soccer team for its World Cup performanceDECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Poland finds its true level at World Cup, beaten by the best
Poland heads home from the World Cup as the latest team unable to resist an inspired Kylian MbappéDECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lewandowski exit with Poland looks like World Cup farewell
Robert Lewandowski cradled the neck of Kylian Mbappé as the two met on the field after the matchDECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big day at World Cup looms for France, Poland goalkeepers
It’s a huge day for goalkeepers with big reputations when defending champion France faces Poland at the World Cup on SundayDECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup Viewer's Guide: Rested France faces Poland
The reigning World Cup champions breezed through the group stage to clinch a spot in the round of 16 with a game to spare and now France looks to continue its tournament in a Sunda...DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi, Mbappé and co: The AP's World Cup team of group stage
Writers covering the World Cup for The Associated Press have chosen their standout players at the tournament so far to form a best team of the group stageDECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup Viewer's Guide: Messi tries to avoid elimination
Two of the best players on the planet go head-to-head when Lionel Messi of Argentina and Robert Lewandowski of Poland meet with World Cup implicationsNOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi likened to skiing great Alberto Tomba by Poland coach
Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz has delved into the worlds of skiing and tennis when assessing the task facing his players in stopping Argentina great Lionel Messi at the World Cu...NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi, Argentina play Poland for survival at World Cup
Lionel Messi has already come to Argentina’s rescue at the World Cup and he might have to do it all over againNOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goalless Mexico on brink of World Cup elimination
Mexico’s inability to score — or stop Lionel Messi — has put the team on the edge of missing the knockout stage at the World Cup for the first time since 1978NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After Messi comes Lewandowski for Saudi Arabia at World Cup
Saudi Arabia shocked Lionel Messi’s Argentina in one of the biggest World Cup upsetsNOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big upset puts global spotlight on Saudi Arabia's players
Saudi Arabia’s shocking upset of Lionel Messi and Argentina suddenly put the Green Falcons in the international spotlightNOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
First win key in tough World Cup group for Swiss, Cameroon
Switzerland against Cameroon has the look of a must-win opportunity even as their opening game in a tough World Cup groupNOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mexico and Poland play out 0-0 draw at World Cup
Robert Lewandowski’s second-half penalty attempt was saved by Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and left Poland to settle for a 0-0 draw at the World CupNOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup Viewer's Guide: Messi seeks history with Argentina
Lionel Messi returns to the World Cup for a fifth attempt at finally winning soccer’s biggest prizeNOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lewandowski and Poland ready to face Mexico at World Cup
Robert Lewandowski is Poland’s all-time leading scorer but he has never scored at the World CupNOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lewandowski's suspension increased to 3 games in Spain
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski’s suspension has been increased to three games by the Spanish soccer federationNOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How things stand in Europe's top leagues before World Cup
Arsenal looks like the real deal after building a five-point lead at the top of the Premier LeagueNOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo's Man United career looks over but who replaces him?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive TV interview with Piers Morgan seems certain to end his Manchester United careerNOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robert Lewandowski the star as Poland names World Cup squad
Poland captain Robert Lewandowski will shoulder his country’s World Cup hopes as the star name in coach Czesław Michniewicz’s 26-player squad for the tournament in QatarNOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo, Messi and others likely playing at last World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among a handful of players hoping for a final hurrah in what is likely to be their last World Cup appearanceNOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bayern beats Inter 2-0 for perfect Champions League record
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting extended his rich scoring form for Bayern Munich as the German champion beat Inter Milan 2-0 to qualify for the Champions League last 16 with a perfect rec...NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barça ends Champions League campaign with 4-2 win over Plzen
Barcelona has closed its disappointing Champions League campaign with a 4-2 win at Viktoria PlzenNOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rising stars to watch at World Cup: Pedri, Bellingham, Reyna
Spain’s Pedri González will highlight the list of teenagers who could make an impact at the World CupNOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barcelona faces reality after 2nd straight CL flop
Barcelona’s Champions League campaign has again ended in the group stage but this year’s flop is proving much harder to deal withOCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
