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Carlos Vela of Mexico celebrates after scoring a penalty for his team's first goal during the match between Korea Republic and Mexico at Rostov Arena on June 23, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

Vela, ‘Chicharito’ score in Mexico victory over South Korea

December 13, 2018 at 6:58 a.m.

The criticism of Mexico's national team heading into the World Cup was loud and scathing. The answer has been emphatic. The Mexicans won their second straight match at the tournament,...

Mexico fans celebrate at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group F football match between Germany and Mexico at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 17, 2018.

Mexico fans try new ‘Russia’ chant to avoid fines from FIFA

December 13, 2018 at 6:55 a.m.

Mexico fans are trying out a new chant so the country's federation avoids another FIFA fine. Only time will tell, though, whether some of them won't go back to the...

South Korea will play Mexico in their Russia 2018 World Cup Group F football match at the Rostov Arena in Rostov-On-Don on June 23, 2018.

Mexico face South Korea as federation calls fans to behave

December 13, 2018 at 6:54 a.m.

Mexico's biggest worry at the World Cup may be its fans instead of its next opponent, struggling South Korea. The Mexican football federation was fined 10,000 Swiss francs ($10,000) and...

Uruguay's Luis Suarez reacts after failing to score during the group A match between Egypt and Uruguay at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Yekaterinburg Arena in Yekaterinburg, Russia, Friday, June 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Suarez seeks redemption in his 100th appearance for Uruguay

December 13, 2018 at 6:44 a.m.

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez paid tribute to Luis Suarez as the team prepared for Wednesday's World Cup match against Saudi Arabia — the 100th international appearance for the Barcelona striker....

An engine burst into flames during the landing of a Russian plane carrying the Saudi Arabian soccer team to a World Cup host city, but nobody was hurt, officials said Tuesday.

Pizzi: Saudi Arabia players ‘calm’ after plane incident

December 13, 2018 at 6:44 a.m.

Saudi Arabia's national team endured an engine malfunction on the flight to Rostov-on-Don. That's not exactly the best preparation for a World Cup match against Uruguay. The Saudis landed in...

Brazil's Neymar, right, talks with teammate Thiago Silva during a training session in Sochi, Russia, Thursday, June 14, 2018. Brazil will face Switzerland on June 17 in the group E for the soccer World Cup.

Brazil redemption campaign begins against Switzerland

May 12, 2019 at 2:26 p.m.

Brazil has spent four years trying to atone for its last World Cup match, the calamitous 7-1 defeat as hosts by Germany. Popular coach Tite purged players, eased dependence on...

Serbia is yet to make it past the group stage at a World Cup since the breakup of Yugoslavia,

World Cup Countdown: Serbia hope to crash group stage ceiling with new manager

December 13, 2018 at 5:33 a.m.

With 13 days left to Russia 2018, 90 Minutes presents Serbia, hoping to reach the elusive Round of 16 under the leadership of a recently-hired coach. Qualification: Winners of Group...

Real Madrid tops Manchester United 2-1 to win Super Cup

June 3, 2018 at 12:38 a.m.

Real Madrid eased to a 2-1 victory over Manchester United to win the Super Cup on Tuesday, with goals in each half from Casemiro and Isco. Cristiano Ronaldo watched most...

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