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June 16, 2018

At least 7 World Cup fans injured after Moscow taxi crashed into crowd

At least seven soccer fans have been injured in Moscow after a taxi plowed into a crowd in the Russian capital during the World Cup.

June 16, 2018

World Cup contender Iceland emerges as 2018's Cinderella story: What to know about the team

Iceland defeated Kosovo in October 2017 in the European Championship to solidify its spot in the 2018 World Cup, becoming the smallest team to do so.

June 16, 2018

World Cup history made as VAR technology is used for the first time to award France a penalty

History has been made at the World Cup as VAR technology was used for the first time to award a penalty to France during their match against Australia.

June 16, 2018

US warns Americans of terror threat at World Cup

The U.S. State Department on Friday advised Americans to reconsider traveling to Russia during the month-long World Cup soccer tournament amid increased risks of “terrorism and harassment” at tourist hubs.

June 15, 2018

Uruguay opens World Cup with win thanks to heartbreak header from Jose Gimenez

Uruguay’s Jose Gimenez delivered an 89th minute heartbreak header to put his team up 1-0 over Egypt and eventually win the match Friday.

June 15, 2018

Portugal takes on Spain in major World Cup showdown

Portugal's Ronaldo nets hat-trick against Spain; Jonathan Hunt reports.

June 15, 2018

Gay French couple in Russia for World Cup allegedly attacked, report says

A gay French couple in Russia for the World Cup was reportedly attacked as they exited a taxi.

June 15, 2018

Iranian fans unfurl banner at World Cup demanding home country allow women to sporting events

Iranian fans during Friday’s match against Morocco unfurled a banner protesting the country’s ban on women attending soccer matches back home.

June 15, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo offers to pay $21M to avoid jail in tax evasion case

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo reached a deal with Spanish tax authorities to “serve” two years in prison and pay a $21.8 million fine in a tax evasion case, Spanish newspapers reported Friday

June 15, 2018

World Cup 2018: Who are the social media winners?

Soccer fans across the globe are avidly following the World Cup, which kicked off in on Thursday when host nation Russia hammered Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the tournament’s opening game.