Soccer

France destroys 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 for record win in European Championship qualifying

NICE, France (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick as France routed Gibraltar 14-0 for the biggest-ever victory in European Championship qualifying on Saturday.

Nov 18, 2023 3:41 PM Read more >

Canada beats Jamaica with second-half goal in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Canadian men’s soccer team dealt with the chaos their coach predicted could happen and came away with a 2-1 away win over Jamaica Saturday in a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal match at Independence Park in Kingston.

Nov 18, 2023 2:27 PM Read more >

Weston McKennie will miss US game vs Trinidad and Tobago because of knee injury

CHICAGO (AP) — Midfielder Weston McKennie will miss the United States’ Copa América qualifier at Trinidad and Tobago on Monday because of a knee injury, another blow to a team already missing Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah and Tyler Adams.

Nov 18, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Brazil recovers to reach second round at U17 World Cup. US to face Germany in round of 16

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Defending champion Brazil recovered from an opening-game loss at the Under-17 World Cup to set up a second-round match against Ecuador in the Indonesian city of Surakarta on Monday.

Nov 18, 2023 8:24 AM Read more >

Real Madrid's Vinícius expected to miss nearly two months after tearing leg muscle on Brazil duty

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior tore a leg muscle while playing with Brazil's national team in South American World Cup qualifying, the Spanish club said Saturday.

Nov 18, 2023 7:31 AM Read more >

Australian national team donates to Gaza humanitarian causes ahead of WCup qualifier vs Palestine

SYDNEY (AP) — Players on Australia's national soccer team will donate a portion of their match fees from a World Cup qualifier against Palestine towards humanitarian causes in Gaza.

Nov 17, 2023 9:17 PM Read more >

Canada-Jamaica men's soccer game postponed due to adverse weather conditions

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Heavy rains forced the postponement of Friday night’s CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal match between Canada and Jamaica at Independence Park. Soccer Canada said the game will now be played Saturday morning.

Nov 17, 2023 7:14 PM Read more >

Harry Kane scores after yellow card for diving as England beats Malta 2-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying

LONDON (AP) — England captain Harry Kane got a yellow card for diving and not a single shooting chance until his inevitable goal came in the 75th minute of a 2-0 win over Malta in European Championship qualifying on Friday.

Nov 17, 2023 4:05 PM Read more >

Denmark and Albania advance to Euro 2024. Italy gets key win to set up showdown game against Ukraine

GENEVA (AP) — Denmark and Albania advanced to the European Championship on Friday and title-holder Italy got a crucial win ahead of a showdown game against Ukraine.

Nov 17, 2023 3:53 PM Read more >

Italy beats North Macedonia 5-2 and now needs just a point against Ukraine to qualify for Euro 2024

ROME (AP) — Federico Chiesa scored two first-half goals and defending champion Italy beat North Macedonia 5-2 Friday to gain a measure of revenge and move closer to qualifying for the European Championship.

Nov 17, 2023 3:06 PM Read more >