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Vancouver to Russia: A Pro Soccer USA writer’s trek to the World Cup

RUSSIA — This summer, I was in Russia to cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Looking back, it has been an incredible experience. Russia is a big place, and traveling to and then through the country can be a daunting but rewarding task. I have regularly traveled, and on occasion lived, in this country for […]

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Ecstatic Russians pour onto the streets after World Cup win

MOSCOW (AP) — Most Russian fans just hoped that this World Cup team would not embarrass itself at a home tournament. Now they are ecstatically flooding the streets to celebrate a massive upset with hopes for more. Russians partied loudly in the center of Moscow Sunday night after their team beat Spain to reach the […]

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World Cup: How to watch Croatia vs. Denmark in Round of 16, 2 p.m. ET

Croatia has been one of the top stories of the tournament, winning all three of their group games against Nigeria (2-0), Argentina (3-0) and Iceland (2-1). Denmark also went unbeaten in the group stage, though with less excitement in the attack, drawing France (0-0) and Australia (1-1) and beating Peru (1-0).  The teams have met […]

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Spain 1-1 Russia (3-4 pens): Hosts shock La Roja in PKs after dogged defensive display

Spain 1-1 Russia (3-4 Pens): Hosts Shock La Roja on Penalties After Dogged Defensive Display

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World Cup preview Spain vs. Russia: Classic encounter, team news, predictions & more

                          World Cup Preview: Spain vs Russia – Classic Encounter, Team News, Predictions & More

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Uruguay 3-0 Russia: World Cup hosts brought crashing down by ruthless Uruguay

                          Uruguay 3-0 Russia: World Cup Hosts Brought Crashing Down to Earth by Ruthless Uruguayans

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Russia 3-1 Egypt: Pharaohs all but out despite Salah’s return

                          Russia 3-1 Egypt: Pharaohs All But Out Despite Salah’s Return as Hosts Put One Foot in Last 16

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Russian government halts reporting of crime news as president seeks to protect World Cup image

                          Russian Government Halts Reporting of Crime News as President Seeks to Protect World Cup Image

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Egypt FA confirms Mo Salah will be fit enough to play against Russia on Tuesday

                          Egypt FA Confirm Mo Salah Will Be Fit Enough to Play Against Russia on Tuesday

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Watch: Russian bear plays vuvuzuela while celebrating World Cup win

Russia showed off a unique World Cup mascot Thursday. Fans took to the streets to celebrate the nation’s historic 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia to kick off World Cup play. One of them was a trained Russian bear, who sat in the back of an open-top SUV and appeared to play a vuvuzuela. The vuvuzuela […]