The World Cup - Page 98

June 24, 2019

Germany tops Nigeria, reaches Women's World Cup quarters

Alexandra Popp had just scored a go-ahead goal against Nigeria in her 100th international appearance when Japanese referee Yoshimi Yamashita signaled for a video review to determine whether a German teammate Svenja Huth, who was in an offside position, obstructed the view of goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

June 21, 2019

US women's soccer rolling as World Cup knockout stage is set

The U.S. women’s soccer team is riding a wave of momentum heading into the Women’s World Cup’s knockout stage, in which they will play Spain in a bid to again reach the final.

June 21, 2019

Dutch overcome Sinclair's 182nd goal, beat Canada, win group

The Netherlands overcame Christine Sinclair's 182nd international goal to beat Canada 2-1 on Thursday at Reims and earn a round of 16 matchup against Japan at the Women's World Cup.

June 21, 2019

Chile misses crucial penalty in 2-0 win over Thailand

Chile missed a penalty that would have sent it through to the round of 16 of the Women's World Cup in a 2-0 victory over Thailand on Thursday.

June 20, 2019

Women's World Cup: US shut out Sweden to finish top of group

The U.S. women left no doubt Thursday who was the best team in Group F at the Women's World Cup.

June 20, 2019

Argentina overcomes late 3-goal deficit, knocks out Scotland

Florencia Bonsegundo converted a penalty kick in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time on her second attempt, and Argentina overcame a three-goal deficit in the final 30 minutes for a 3-3 draw against Scotland on Wednesday night that eliminated the Scots from the Women's World Cup.

June 20, 2019

England beats Japan 2-0 to clinch top spot in Group D

For the first time since Bryan Robson, Peter Shilton and Glenn Hoddle, an England team finished a World Cup group stage with a 3-0 record.

June 19, 2019

Kerr has 4 goals and Australia beats Jamaica 4-1

Sam Kerr scored four goals, one shy of the World Cup record and the most by an Australian, in a 4-1 victory over Jamaica on Tuesday night at Grenoble, France, that advanced the Matildas into the knockout rounds.

June 19, 2019

Marta sets record with 17th World Cup goal in Brazil victory

​​​​​​​Marta set a record for men and women with her 17th career World Cup goal in Brazil's 1-0 victory over Italy on Tuesday night at Valenciennes that advanced the Selecao to the knockout rounds for the sixth straight time.

June 19, 2019

Platini: 'It hurts,' soccer star says of police questioning

After a day of police questioning centering on his former role as a top decision-maker in soccer, Michel Platini was released from custody without charge in the early hours of Wednesday and said he found the experience painful given "everything I've done" in the sport.