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Soccer-Spain unites in joy at second World Cup crown

Thousands danced in the streets, set off fireworks and launched red flares in Madrid as the party went on into the early hours of Monday after Spain beat Argentina 1

Soccer-Spain unites in joy at second World Cup crown
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Soccer-Spain battle past 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup 

Spain needed an extra-time goal by substitute Ferran Torres to edge past 10-man defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the World

Soccer-Spain battle past 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup 
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If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain

Expect goals in the World Cup final, as history suggests

If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
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Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals

Kylian Mbappé moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, scoring twice for France in a 6-4 loss to England in the third-place match

Kylian Mbappé passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals
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The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain

Lionel Messi rarely loses

The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain
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Soccer-FIFA detects 7 million abusive comments aimed at players and staff during World Cup

FIFA's Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), which aims to protect players, teams and officials from online threats and abuse, has detected more than 7 million potentially

Soccer-FIFA detects 7 million abusive comments aimed at players and staff during World Cup
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Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final

Argentines and Spaniards are facing a dilemma as their teams meet in the World Cup final

Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final
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English media and former players criticize Thomas Tuchel after team's latest World Cup letdown

England hired a German coach to end 60 years of hurt but will exit the World Cup in the most English of ways

English media and former players criticize Thomas Tuchel after team's latest World Cup letdown
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The Latest: Argentina and England revive their fierce rivalry in the World Cup semifinal

Argentina faces England in a World Cup semifinal match that pits soccer great Lionel Messi against the young superstar Jude Bellingham

The Latest: Argentina and England revive their fierce rivalry in the World Cup semifinal
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England coach Thomas Tuchel has a recipe for handling World Cup stress. It includes ice cream

How does England coach Thomas Tuchel handle the pressure of a run to the semifinals of the World Cup

England coach Thomas Tuchel has a recipe for handling World Cup stress. It includes ice cream
Crime|Sports

Rams left tackle Jackson assigned to pre-filing diversion and can avoid domestic violence charge

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson, who was arrested on June 9 on suspicion of felony domestic violence, has the opportunity to avoid criminal charges

Rams left tackle Jackson assigned to pre-filing diversion and can avoid domestic violence charge
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Is Mbappé too good for France?

Is Mbappé too good for France?

Is Mbappé too good for France?
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Argentina survives Switzerland to set up a box-office showdown with England in the World Cup semifinal

Argentina survives Switzerland to set up a box-office showdown with England in the World Cup semifinal

Argentina survives Switzerland to set up a box-office showdown with England in the World Cup semifinal
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Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring streak ends, but his assist sparks Argentina’s win over Switzerland

Lionel Messi's World Cup scoring streak ended against Switzerland on Saturday, but he still made an impact with an assist in Argentina's 3-1 victory

Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring streak ends, but his assist sparks Argentina’s win over Switzerland
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40 years on, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is still celebrated. But should it be?

A philosopher of sport guides readers through the ethics of Diego Maradona’s most celebrated goal – and his most controversial.

40 years on, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is still celebrated. But should it be?
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Soccer-France, Morocco bring post-colonial ties and family feel to Boston

France and Morocco meet in a World Cup quarter-final on Thursday with their post-colonial ties coursing through the fixture, from Morocco players born and

Soccer-France, Morocco bring post-colonial ties and family feel to Boston
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How Lionel Messi and Argentina sent the World Cup into a state of sporting nirvana

How Lionel Messi and Argentina sent the World Cup into a state of sporting nirvana

How Lionel Messi and Argentina sent the World Cup into a state of sporting nirvana
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Duo dons colonial gear to cheer on Team USA at every FIFA 26 World Cup watch party in Kansas City

Duo dons colonial gear to cheer on Team USA at every FIFA 26 World Cup watch party in Kansas City

Duo dons colonial gear to cheer on Team USA at every FIFA 26 World Cup watch party in Kansas City
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Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after earliest World Cup exit since 1990

Vinícius Júnior had the ball at the penalty spot, a perfect chance to give Brazil the lead

Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after earliest World Cup exit since 1990
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Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time

Erling Haaland headed in the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time, carrying Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2-1 win over Brazil that showcased the young striker on soccer’s biggest stage

Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time
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England faces Mexico at ‘monster’ stadium where El Tri has yet to concede a goal at this World Cup

Mexico has spent 40 years chasing a return to the World Cup quarterfinals

England faces Mexico at ‘monster’ stadium where El Tri has yet to concede a goal at this World Cup
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France ekes past Paraguay and everything else to know from Saturday’s World Cup matches

France ekes past Paraguay and everything else to know from Saturday’s World Cup matches

France ekes past Paraguay and everything else to know from Saturday’s World Cup matches
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Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia

Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw

Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia
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Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010

Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup