AL RAYYAN, Qatar—Tunisia held European Championship semifinalist Denmark to a 0-0 draw Tuesday at the World Cup. Coming three hours after Saudi Arabia beat Argentina in a shocking upset—and before a stadium filled almost entirely with Tunisia supporters—it was another big result for two of the four Arab nations competing at the first World Cup…
Saudis Stun Messi’s Argentina With 2-1 Comeback Win
LUSAIL, Qatar—Unheralded Saudi Arabia notched one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history on Tuesday with a 2–1 win over Lionel Messi’s Argentina thanks to a scintillating second-half come back. On his fifth and final quest for the only major trophy to elude him, the 35-year-old Messi scored a 10th minute penalty in a…
Germany Gearing up to Handle Pressure in Group Opener Against Japan
DOHA—Germany goes into their World Cup Group E opener against Japan on Wednesday knowing that this one game could potentially make or break their tournament hopes. With 2010 world champions Spain awaiting next, the Germans cannot afford any slip-up against the Japanese and risk a potential early exit again. The four-times champions have arrived in…
Spain Defender Carvajal Misses World Cup Practice With Flu
DOHA, Qatar—Defender Dani Carvajal has the flu and didn’t practice Monday, two days before Spain’s debut at the World Cup. The Spanish soccer federation didn’t give more detail about the condition of the right back. His absence comes as regular starting striker Álvaro Morata returned to practice after his own bout with the flu. Central…
‘The Best Timing Is My Timing’, Says Cristiano Ronaldo About His Interview
AL-SHEHANIYA, Qatar—Cristiano Ronaldo believes his explosive TV interview, in which the Manchester United forward said he had been betrayed by the club and was being forced out, had not been a distraction in the Portugal changing room in the World Cup. The Portugal captain said that he is not worried about how his actions will…
France Faces Midfield Battle Against Australia at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar—Even without the injured Karim Benzema, defending World Cup champion France has plenty of attacking power. Most teams would love to have either Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, or Olivier Giroud in their forward line, let alone all three. They have 119 international goals between them, plus an abundance of speed, craft, experience, and skill….
Djokovic Matches Federer’s Record With 6th ATP Finals Title
TURIN, Italy—Novak Djokovic claimed a record-equaling sixth ATP Finals title by beating the third-seeded Casper Ruud on Sunday to top a fantastic finish to the season for the Serb. Djokovic won 7–5, 6–3 to secure his first title at the event since 2015 and match Roger Federer’s record. The 35-year-old Djokovic, who had lost his…
American Mikaela Shiffrin Wins 2nd WCup Slalom in 2 Days
LEVI, Finland—Overall World Cup champion Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States wasted no time in taking control of a new season, sweeping the two season-opening races on Sunday. Shiffrin posted the fastest time in both runs on the way to her 49th slalom victory, just a day after winning another slalom in Finnish Lapland. No…
American Mikaela Shiffrin Wins 2nd World Cup Slalom in 2 Days
LEVI, Finland—Overall World Cup champion Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States wasted no time in taking control of a new season, sweeping the two season-opening races on Sunday. Shiffrin posted the fastest time in both runs on the way to her 49th slalom victory, just a day after winning another slalom in Finnish Lapland. No…
Chaos at Al Bidda Fan Fest Before World Cup Opener
DOHA—Chaotic scenes broke out inside and outside the fan festival at Al Bidda Park in Doha on Sunday an hour before the kick off of the opening World Cup match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador after organizers allowed too many fans to flood the precinct. The venue has a capacity of 40,000 but at least…
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