Soccer World Cup
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Samurai Blue back on practice field to prep for making history
DOHA — Members of Japan’s national soccer team were back on the training field in Doha on Saturday t...
December 4, 2022
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U.S. knocked out of World Cup, loses to the Netherlands 3-1
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Christian Pulisic covered his face as he walked off. Tyler Adams, Weston McK...
December 4, 2022
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Messi scores, Argentina beats Australia 2-1 at World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi was pushed into the middle of a joyous post-match huddle as Arg...
December 4, 2022
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Samurai Blue supporters juggle study, jobs, match-viewing in Qatar
DOHA — Samurai Blue supporters who flew to Qatar to cheer on Japan in the 2022 FIFA World Cup are fi...
December 3, 2022
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Moriyasu: Croatians play with flexibility, tenacity
DOHA — Ahead of Japan’s match against Croatia on Monday in the round of 16 at the Qatar World Cup, S...
December 3, 2022
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Switzerland beats Serbia to reach last 16
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Xherdan Shaqiri took off as soon as the ball hit the back of the net. It was no ...
December 3, 2022
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Brazil wins group despite loss to Cameroon
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Vincent Aboubakar’s powerful header was historic for Cameroon and Africa at the...
December 3, 2022
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South Korea advances after wild finish to group
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — South Korea’s players formed a circle in the center of the field and trained...
December 3, 2022
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Doha tragedy turns to triumph
FALSE The Hajime Moriyasu-led side pulled off its second major upset of the tournament to advance t...
December 2, 2022
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Victory helped by VAR
A lengthy review by the video assistant referee (VAR) preceded confirmation of Japan’s second goal a...
December 2, 2022
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Japan pulls off 2nd World Cup shocker, advances with win over Spain
DOHA — Japan’s Samurai Blue pulled off its second shock of the Qatar World Cup over a European power...
December 2, 2022
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Stéphanie Frappart makes history as 1st female World Cup ref
AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — French referee Stéphanie Frappart became the first woman to take charge of a m...
December 2, 2022
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World Cup redemption for Japan coach 29 years later in Qatar
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — The “Agony of Doha” came 29 years ago, and Hajime Moriyasu experienced it fi...
December 2, 2022
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Kishida watches Japan-Spain match, calls Moriyasu after
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida congratulated the Samurai Blue for winning their FIFA World Cup match a...
December 2, 2022
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Germany’s soul-searching begins after another World Cup flop
AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Another World Cup, another flop. Former soccer power Germany is facing anothe...
December 2, 2022
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