The World Cup - Page 106

July 13, 2018

FIFA wants fewer TV shots of 'hot' female fans in bid to tackle sexism in soccer

FIFA wants TV broadcasters to stop zooming in on shots of “hot women” in the crowd at soccer matches in an effort to stamp out sexism in the sport, an official said.

July 11, 2018

Croatia rallies past England to reach World Cup final

Mario Mandzukic scored in the 109th minute of extra time Wednesday to send Croatia past England and into Sunday's World Cup final against France.

July 11, 2018

Graphic World Cup domestic violence ads highlight abuse spike during soccer tournament

As World Cup fans gather to cheer on their team, powerful ads are targeting soccer aficionados to bring their attention to another issue – domestic violence.

July 10, 2018

France edges Belgium to reach World Cup final

In an end-to-end game full of chances, Samuel Umtiti's second-half header proved to the be only goal as France defeated Belgium 1-0 Tuesday to reach the World Cup final.

July 8, 2018

Could World Cup 2018 provide an 'Open Window' for the Gospel in Russia?

I believe the World Cup provides an unprecedented opportunity for the church in Russia, at a time when the doors for religious freedom seem to be in danger of closing.

July 7, 2018

World Cup final four teams set with elimination of host team Russia

With a shootout ending host nation Russia’s World Cup dreams on Saturday, the final four teams heading to the tournament semifinals were set.

July 6, 2018

'World Cup' trophy presented to 5-year-old boy battling cancer

After surviving six weeks of radiotherapy treatment, five-year-old Ben Williams received his very own “World Cup” trophy and touching encouragement from soccer star Harry Kane.

July 3, 2018

England break World Cup shootout jinx, advance to quarterfinals

In a World Cup of surprises, England provided the latest by finally winning a penalty shootout.

July 3, 2018

Soccer star's father kidnapped hours before World Cup game -- he told no one and played

Hours before his team took the field against Argentina in a World Cup soccer game last week, Nigeria's captain learned his father had been kidnapped back home -- and the kidnappers told him to keep quiet if he wanted to see his dad again, John Obi Mikel revealed Tuesday.

July 3, 2018

'Psychic' octopus that predicted Japan's World Cup results killed

A “psychic” octopus who appeared to have correctly predicted two of Japan’s World Cup results was killed off and “sent to market” because his owner-fisherman decided cash was more important than viral fame.