World Cup's 101 Most Memorable Moments: Belgium battle back vs. Japan
Belgium came back from down 2-0 in moment No. 64 of our 101 Most Memorable World Cup Moments countdown.SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
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Carter-Vickers, Richards to miss US World Cup warmups
Defenders Cameron Carter-Vickers and Chris Richards will miss the United States’ last two World Cup warmup matches because of injuriesSEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Augsburg stuns Bayern; Reus' injury overshadows Ruhr derby
Augsburg has stunned defending champion Bayern Munich in their Bavarian derby 1-0 in the BundesligaSEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Koreans concerned about Son's drought ahead of World Cup
Son Heung-min’s goal drought has extended to eight games for Tottenham and it's heightening worries back in Seoul over the form of the South Korean star just months out from the Wo...SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
US keeper Steffen misses 4th straight game for Middlesbrough
American goalkeeper Zack Steffen missed his fourth straight game for Middlesbrough, raising doubt whether he will be available for the United States’ last two warmup matches ahead...SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup kits: From Mexican roots to Japanese traditions
It’s becoming easier to picture the look of the World Cup in three months after Adidas and Puma released more national team kits for the tournament in QatarAUGUST 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FC Cincinnati, Vazquez agree to contract through 2025
Brandon Vazquez and FC Cincinnati have agreed to a contract extension through the 2025 seasonAUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup's 101 Most Memorable Moments: Japan's thoughtful fans
Japan's tidy fans earn the No. 95 spot on our 101 Most Memorable World Cup Moments countdown.AUGUST 17, 2022
Morocco fires coach Halilhodžić 3 months before World Cup
Morocco has fired its coach barely three months before the start of the World Cup in QatarAUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
One of Asia's fiercest soccer rivalries has become one-sided
An Asian soccer rivalry unlike no other is starting to become one-sidedJULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stars absent, but opportunities abound at East Asian event
The absence of Premier League golden boot winner Son Heung-min and other stars from South Korea and Japan should give local players a chance at the East Asian Championships to stak...JULY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spain to use Qatar University as its World Cup headquarters
Spain will use Qatar University as its headquarters during the World CupJULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
US to play Japan, Saudi Arabia in last World Cup warmups
The United States will play Japan and Saudia Arabia in its last two World Cup warmupsJUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
With a record 6 teams, Asia resets goals for World Cup
Australia’s win over Peru in the intercontinental playoffs guaranteed an unprecedented six teams from the Asian confederation at the World CupJUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2022 FIFA Men's World Cup draw: The eight groups are set
The 32 teams have been sorted into eight groups and now know their opening opponents for Qatar 2022.JUNE 14, 2022
Costa Rica going to World Cup, beats New Zealand in playoff
Costa Rica has completed a 32-nation World Cup lineup by beating New Zealand 1-0 in an intercontinental playoffJUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tunisia beats Japan 3-0 in friendly between World Cup teams
Three World Cup-bound teams won friendly matches in Asia with Tunisia beating Japan 3-0, Ghana defeating Chile 3-1 on penalties following a 0-0 draw, and South Korea topping Egypt...JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Japan beats Ghana 4-1 in World Cup tune-up for both teams
Japan has defeated fellow World Cup qualifier Ghana 4-1 in a friendlyJUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Neymar nets penalty as Brazil beats Japan 1-0 in friendly
Brazil has defeated Japan 1-0 in a friendly thanks to a penalty by Neymar in the 77th minute after he was tripped in the box on a rainy night at Tokyo’s new National StadiumJUNE 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brazil faces Japan in friendly with lesser focus on Neymar
Brazil goes up against Japan in a soccer friendly in the new National Stadium in Tokyo that hosted the Olympics just under a year agoJUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brazil friendly match against rival Argentina canceled
Brazil’s friendly match against rival Argentina scheduled for June in Australia has been canceledMAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
South Korea, Japan to take on Brazil; Iran slow off the mark
Japan and South Korea will start fine-tuning for the World Cup with high-profile warm-ups against Brazil next month but there been concern among Iranians that their Asian top-ranke...MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brazil to face Japan in Tokyo in pre-World Cup friendly
Brazil will play a friendly against Japan as part of its preparations for the World Cup in QatarAPRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup 2022: Favorites, toughest groups, best matches
Doug McIntyre and Laken Litman offer their thoughts on all eight groups in the 2022 World Cup, including the favorites to advance from each.APRIL 1, 2022
