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December 15, 2022

France ‘taking all necessary precautions’ to halt spread of virus as World Cup final looms

France is trying to stop the spread of a virus among the team as is prepares for its World Cup final match against Argentina on Sunday.

December 14, 2022

For Lionel Messi, France is the perfect challenge as he chases immortality

The last box to check on Lionel Messi's list of soccer accomplishments is a World Cup title. On Sunday, there's no more fitting opponent he and Argentina could face than France.

December 14, 2022

World Cup Daily: France's super sub, Morocco's amazing almost-goal and more

France and Kylian Mbappé ended Morocco's historic run and is headed back to the World Cup final for a highly anticipated matchup with Lionel Messi and Argentina.

December 14, 2022

President Biden watches France-Morocco World Cup semifinal with Moroccan prime minister

President Biden joined Morocco Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and other world leaders to watch the France-Morocco World Cup semifinal Tuesday at the White House.

December 14, 2022

World Cup 2022: France ends Morocco's historic run, aims for repeat vs. Argentina

Morocco had a magical run, but France wanted an attempt to become just the third nation to repeat at the World Cup. France won the semifinal match, 2-0, on Wednesday.

December 14, 2022

Iranian soccer player sentenced to death after protesting

Iranian soccer player Amir Nasr-Azadani has been sentenced to death by hanging after protesting the death of Masha Amini, who suddenly died while in custody.

December 14, 2022

Wife of Grant Wahl, American journalist who died at World Cup, reveals cause of death

Dr. Celine Gounder, wife of deceased soccer journalist Grant Wahl, has made public the cause of her husband's death: ascending aortic aneurysm with hemopericardium.

December 14, 2022

Police raid European Parliament as investigators probe Qatar bribery allegations

European Parliament has been the scene of multiple raids by Belgian police investigating alleged corruption and bribery related to the Qatari government.

December 14, 2022

Morocco airline cancels flights to Qatar ahead of World Cup semifinal against France, leaving fans stranded

Royal Air Maroc has canceled its scheduled flights to Qatar Wednesday, leaving fans hoping to travel there for the France-Morocco World Cup match stranded, reports say.

December 14, 2022

World Cup 2022: What to know about the France-Morocco semifinal

France and Morocco will face off at 2 p.m. ET at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Kohr, Qatar, for a date with Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final.