Tag: #soccer

Kevin Keegan, England star and iconic manager, dies aged 75

Kevin Keegan, the former England player and manager and two-time Ballon d’Or winner, has died at 75 after a battle with cancer.

#kevinkeegan, #soccer, #obituary, #newcastle, #liverpool

Argentina rally to beat England 2-1 in World Cup semifinal, reach final vs. Spain

Argentina scored twice in the final five minutes to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, booking a July 19 final against Spain.

#argentina, #england, #worldcup, #soccer

Spain beats France 2-0 in World Cup semifinal, reaches first final since 2010

Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal in Arlington, Texas. Mikel Oyarzabal’s 22nd-minute penalty sent Spain to its first final since 2010.

#worldcup, #soccer, #spain, #france

Bellingham Double Sends England to World Cup Semifinals After Extra-Time Win Over Norway

Jude Bellingham scored twice in extra time as England beat Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinal, sending England to the semifinals.

#england, #worldcup2026, #judebellingham, #soccer

Switzerland Beat Colombia on Penalties to Reach World Cup Quarter‑Finals for First Time in 72 Years

Gregor Kobel's saves and a decisive penalty from Rubén Vargas sent Switzerland past Colombia on penalties, into their first World Cup quarter‑final in 72 years.

#soccer, #worldcup, #switzerland, #colombia

Belgium Eliminates U.S. 4-1 in Seattle; De Ketelaere Scores Twice

Belgium knocked co-host United States out of the World Cup with a 4-1 win in Seattle; De Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium advanced to face Spain.

#worldcup, #belgium, #usa, #soccer, #seattle

Haaland’s late double sends Norway past Brazil 2-1 into World Cup quarterfinals

Erling Haaland scored twice late as Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, sending Norway to its first men's World Cup quarterfinals.

#soccer, #worldcup2026, #norway, #brazil, #haaland

Morocco Beat Co-host Canada 3-0 to Reach 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals

Morocco routed co-host Canada 3-0 in Houston to reach the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals; Azzedine Ounahi scored twice.

#soccer, #worldcup2026, #morocco, #canada

U.S. Beats Bosnia 2-0 to Reach World Cup Round of 16; Balogun Red-Carded and Likely Suspended

The U.S. reached the World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia in Santa Clara, but Folarin Balogun's red card likely rules him out vs. Belgium.

#worldcup, #usmnt, #soccer, #balogun

Reports: Robert Lewandowski in final stages of deal to join Chicago Fire

Multiple outlets report Lewandowski has agreed or is close to a move to Chicago Fire, but club and player have not confirmed.

#soccer, #lewandowski, #chicagofire, #mls

Türkiye Beat U.S. 3-2 at SoFi Stadium — Ayhan's Stoppage-Time Goal Caps Comeback

Türkiye ended its World Cup campaign with a 3-2 win over the already-qualified United States at SoFi Stadium after Kaan Ayhan's stoppage-time winner.

#worldcup, #soccer, #usmnt, #turkiye

Ecuador Beats Germany 2-1 to Reach World Cup Knockout Stage for First Time Since 2006

Ecuador rallied to beat Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, advancing to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2006 under the expanded format.

#ecuador, #germany, #worldcup, #soccer

U.S. Clinches World Cup Round of 32 With 2-0 Win over Australia in Seattle

The U.S. beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle to clinch a spot in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 after two wins in Group D.

#worldcup, #soccer, #usmnt, #seattle

Kane Equals Lineker as England Beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup Opener

Harry Kane scored twice to match Gary Lineker’s England World Cup mark as England beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opener in Arlington.

#england, #worldcup, #soccer, #harrykane

Messi Reportedly Nets Hat Trick in Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup Opener vs Algeria in Kansas City

Lionel Messi reportedly scored a hat trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City, tying Miroslav Klose’s World Cup scoring record at 16.

#soccer, #worldcup2026, #messi