Darwin Núñez

Netherlands break WC record with Sweden thumping

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said their 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday sends a warning message to their World Cup rivals. The dominant victory came on the same day his side broke a tournament record.

Curaçao GK ties Howard's WC save record in draw

Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to equal the World Cup record and help earn the tiny island nation its first-ever World Cup point with a 0-0 draw against heavily favored Ecuador on Saturday.

Dalot: Portugal prepped for team, Ronaldo critics

Diogo Dalot has said Portugal took time before the World Cup to prepare for any potential backlash on social media, adding that having a player like Cristiano Ronaldo meant they needed to.

Madrid: No contact with Bayern, France's Olise

Real Madrid have denied making any "direct or indirect" contract with Michael Olise over a possible summer transfer.

Doku out of Belgium's World Cup game against Iran

Belgium's Jérémy Doku will not play in his team's World Cup match against Iran on Sunday due to illness.

Super sub Undav fires Germany to WC knockouts

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed in during the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup for the first time since 2014.