World Cup: Jubilation, heartbreak for Vancouver fans as France clinches 2nd title
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
At viewing parties for both teams, fans were nothing but smiles ahead of the historic match-up. Continue reading
World Cup 2018
France kicks aside Croatia to claim second World Cup crown
Kylian Mbappe became only the second teenager after Pele to score in a World Cup final, helping France beat Croatia 4-2 on Sunday. Continue reading
Russia officially hands World Cup mantle over to Qatar, who will host tournament in 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday handed over the mantle of World Cup host to the emir of Qatar, whose country will stage the 2022 edition of the tournament. Continue reading
Rick Zamperin: English hearts broken, again, at World Cup
Croatia rallied from a 1-0 deficit to beat England 2-1 in extra time to advance to its first ever FIFA World Cup final. The Croatians will play 1998 champion France on Sunday. Continue reading
England reaches World Cup semifinals for first time since 1990
Harry Maguire and Dele Alli scored with headers in a 2-0 win over Sweden on Saturday Continue reading
Uruguay ousts Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal from World Cup
Edinson Cavani scored twice and Cristiano Ronaldo none, giving Uruguay a 2-1 victory over Portugal on Saturday at the World Cup. Continue reading
France sends Lionel Messi, Argentina packing at World Cup
Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in a five-minute span of the second half to lead France over Argentina 4-3. Continue reading
Sexism and sexual harassment are running rampant at the World Cup
There have been several incidents of female journalists being sexually harassed on live television. Continue reading
Manitoba politician related to 22 of 23 members of Iceland’s World Cup soccer team
Len Isleifson, legislature member for Brandon East, says he is related to 22 of the 23 soccer players representing Iceland at the World Cup in Russia. Continue reading
Burger King apologizes for offering burgers to women who become pregnant by soccer players
Burger King has apologized for offering a lifetime supply of Whoppers to Russian women who get pregnant by 2018 World Cup players. Continue reading