Morocco stun Spain on penalties to reach WC quarterfinals

Morocco upset Spain with a penalty shootout victory on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. The first half was controlled by Spain's possession, but they were unable to breach Morocco's resolute defence. Nayef Aguerd,…

Switzerland edge Serbia in thriller to reach last 16

Switzerland advanced to the World Cup knockout round for the third consecutive tournament after defeating Serbia 3-2 on Friday to finish second in Group G and set up a matchup with Portugal in the round of 16. Xherdan Shaqiri put…

Cameroon beat Brazil before bowing out of World Cup

A late goal by captain Vincent Aboubakar ended Cameroon's 20-year drought for a World Cup victory, as the Indomitable Lions defeated a much-changed Brazil 1-0 on Friday at the Lusail Stadium. With qualifying already certain following…

Uruguay beat Ghana as both the teams go out of World Cup

Uruguay defeated Ghana 2-0, but both teams were eliminated from the World Cup as South Korea defeated Portugal in the final seconds. Giorgian de Arrascaeta's first-half brace was enough for Uruguay to win, but they are eliminated from…

Japan stun Spain to reach round of 16 on top

Japan completed a spectacular second-half comeback to defeat Spain 2-1 and advance to the World Cup quarterfinals as group winners on Thursday. As a result of Germany's victory over Costa Rica in Group E's other match, Spain joins Japan…

Germany repeat 2018 with group stage exit

Germany defeated Costa Rica 4-2 with two goals from Kai Havertz on Thursday, but Spain's loss to Japan in the other Group E match eliminated the four-time champions from the World Cup before the round of 16. Germany finished third in the…