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England's coach Gareth Southgate (C) takes part in a training session in Repino on July 4, 2018, ahead of their Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final match against Sweden.

Southgate: England match against Sweden ‘bloody difficult’

May 12, 2019 at 2:27 p.m.

Having intentionally steered England into what's widely considered the weaker half of the World Cup's knockout bracket, coach Gareth Southgate is now casting the upcoming quarterfinal against Sweden as "bloody...

Brazil's Danilo practices during a training session, in Sochi, Russia, Friday, June 29, 2018. Brazil will face Mexico on July 2 in the round of 16 for the soccer World Cup.

Danilo in, Marcelo out for Brazil clash against Mexico

May 12, 2019 at 2:27 p.m.

Danilo is available to play for Brazil against Mexico after missing the team's last two matches in Russia with a right hip injury, but Marcelo is out because of back...

Yerry Mina (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the football match between Senegal and Colombia at the Samara Arena in Samara on June 28, 2018.

Colombia upend Senegal, advance to Round of 16

December 13, 2018 at 7:17 a.m.

Yerry Mina leapt high above defenders to score on a header in the 74th minute and Colombia defeated Senegal 1-0 on Thursday to advance to the World Cup knockout stage....

Colombia's players attend a training session on the eve of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group H football match between Colombia and Senegal, on June 27, 2018 in Samara.

Senegal, Colombia battle it out for spot in Round of 16

December 13, 2018 at 7:12 a.m.

As Senegal's new generation pursues its own World Cup success, coach Aliou Cisse said there's plenty to work on — and he should know. Senegal's last appearance in the World...

Abel Aguilar is carried on a stretcher out of the pitch after being injured during the match between Poland and Colombia at Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia, Sunday, June 24, 2018.

Colombia mid Aguilar to miss Senegal game due to injury

May 12, 2019 at 2:26 p.m.

Midfielder Abel Aguilar won't play for Colombia on Thursday against Senegal because of a left adductor injury. Aguilar was injured in the first half of Colombia's 3-0 victory over Poland...

Uruguay's players take part to a training session on the eve of the match between Russia and Uruguay at the Samara Arena on June 24, 2018 in Samara.

Russia, Uruguay to settle first place of Group A ahead of Round of 16 matchups

May 12, 2019 at 2:26 p.m.

Coach Stanislav Cherchesov insists Russia's success at the World Cup is about much more than home-team advantage. Russia will face its toughest challenge — so far — against Uruguay. The...

Mile Jedinak celebrates scoring a penalty kick in Australia's 1-1 draw against Denmark on Thursday, June 21

Australia stay alive in World Cup after draw with Denmark

May 12, 2019 at 2:26 p.m.

Mile Jedinak has a knack for penalty kicks and his strategy is beyond simple. "Just to get that ball in the back in the net," the Australia captain said after...

Australia's Mile Jedinak, center, speaks with his teammates after the group C match between France and Australia at Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia, Saturday, June 16, 2018.

Australia confident of bounceback result against Denmark

May 12, 2019 at 2:26 p.m.

Far from being discouraged about a heartbreaking opening loss to France, Australia is confident going into another tough World Cup match against Denmark. The plucky underdog label seems to inspire...

Serbia's defender Aleksandar Kolarov celebrates after scoring during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Costa Rica and Serbia at the Samara Arena in Samara on June 17, 2018.

Serbia defeat Costa Rica on Kolarov free kick goal

December 13, 2018 at 6:33 a.m.

With a curling free kick that decided the outcome of the match, Aleksandar Kolarov immediately drew some comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo. The Serbia captain's left-footed strike proved to be the...

Costa Rica's coach Oscar Ramirez (C) and his players gather in a huddle during a training session at the Samara Arena on the eve of the match between Costa Rica and Serbia.

Serbia set for World Cup return against 2014 darlings Costa Rica

May 12, 2019 at 2:25 p.m.

Hundreds of curious onlookers watched Costa Rica run through drills as the Central American team opened up a practice this week at its World Cup base in St. Petersburg. But...

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