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FIFA: Kylian Mbappe, France aim to keep rolling while Iraq keep positive outlook

PHILADELPHIA -- Kylian Mbappe is still favored to eventually capture the World Cup career goals record. But as he heads into France's second World Cup group game against Iraq...

FIFA: Kylian Mbappe: Ousmane Dembele ‘essential’ for France despite goalless opener

PHILADELPHIA -- After Kylian Mbappe re-watched France's 3-1 win over Senegal to open their World Cup, the 27-year-old...

FIFA: Canada facing key injuries in run-up to Switzerland match

The Canadian national soccer team continues to go through the full range of emotions in the 2026 World...

FIFA: Iran battle for 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, staying alive in Group G

Iran used seven saves from Alireza Beiranvand and a man advantage from a Belgium red card to pull...

FIFA: Iraq’s Graham Arnold on facing France: Wish we could play 3 keepers

PHILADELPHIA -- Despite Iraq's 4-1 loss to Norway in their Group I opener last Tuesday, manager Graham Arnold...

FIFA: Brazil’s Neymar ruled out for World Cup match vs. Haiti

Brazil forward Neymar has been ruled out for Friday's World Cup match against Haiti in Philadelphia. The Brazil federation confirmed Thursday that Neymar will not...

FIFA: Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied Canadian visa for World Cup match

Canadian authorities have denied entry to Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi for a World Cup clash with Germany on Saturday in Toronto. The 23-year-old player...

FIFA: Embattled Ronaldo: Portugal’s World Cup ‘far from over’

Embattled superstar Cristiano Ronaldo shrugged off worries about Portugal's opening performance at the World Cup. Ranked with the pre-tournament favorites, Portugal posted a lackluster 1-1...

FIFA: Luis Diaz logs goal, assist in Cup debut as Colombia beat Uzbekistan

Luis Diaz shined in his World Cup debut, scoring the tiebreaker in the 65th minute and contributing an assist to lift Colombia to a...

FIFA: Canada coach: Alphonso Davies available for next match

Canada could have its captain back on the field Thursday, as left back Alphonso Davies will be available to face Qatar, coach Jesse Marsch...

FIFA: Portugal coach defends keeping Cristiano Ronaldo on in draw

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez dismissed questions about Cristiano Ronaldo's role after a frustrating World Cup opener, defending his decision to keep the captain on...