Tag: world cup
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Croatia ends Russia’s run, advances to World Cup semifinals
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SOCHI, Russia — Croatia ended Russia’s surprising World Cup run with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Ivan Rakitic scored the deciding penalty after a 2-2 draw. The overachieving hosts, the lowest ranked nation in the tournament, were trying to make…
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England reaches World Cup semifinals, beats Sweden
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SAMARA, Russia — England achieved something David Beckham’s generation never managed: It reached the semifinals of the World Cup. Harry Maguire and Dele Alli scored with headers in a 2-0 win over Sweden on Saturday, earning England’s youthful team a match against either Croatia or…
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Brazil vs. Belgium 2018 World Cup quarterfinal: Belgium stuns Brazil, 2-1
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Belgium 2, Brazil 1 With a blistering counterattack and sturdy goaltending, Belgium shocked Brazil, 2-1, in the World Cup quarterfinals Friday in Kazan, Russia, to become one of the tournament’s last four teams standing. Brazil’s loss continued a string of World Cup upsets that previously…