Tag: FIFA World Cup
Messi hat-trick equals scoring record as Argentina dazzle against Algeria
 Lionel Messi scored a majestic hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cup scoring record, answering doubts about his influence at age ​38 and firing up Argentina's title defence...
Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full FIFA fee
 Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who ​was denied entry into the ‌United States to officiate at the World Cup, will be paid his full...
Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller
Japan showed their battling qualities to eke out a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup Group F opener on Sunday as...
Germany cruise to 7-1 win over debutants Curacao in Houston
Germany began their World Cup campaign with a thumping 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao on Sunday in a match where ​history was made on...
US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start
The United States opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday, powered by a first-half double from striker Folarin Balogun, but...
Hwang and Oh strike as South Korea fight back to sink Czech Republic
South Korea rallied ​from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World ‌Cup Group A campaign thanks...