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TALES AZZONI, Associated Press

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Spain wins its World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Muslera’s error sends 2-time champion home

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera, advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminating the South American powerho

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports · Jun 27, 2026 · local

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha seeks new club after World Cup stardom, doesn't rule out Brazil move

Vozinha, one of the sensations of the World Cup, is looking for a new club. And the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper hasn't ruled out playing in Brazil, where fans helped him reach immediate stardom

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports · Jun 24, 2026 · local

Meet Caramelo, the Mexico superfan attending his 11th World Cup

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Long after Mexico’s World Cup win against South Korea, fans young and old lined up outside the stadium to take photos with Héctor Chávez and his big black sombrero. Also kno

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports · Jun 23, 2026 · local

Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup. The ball is one reason for the surge

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — It’s been goals galore so far at the World Cup. The tournament has been one of the highest-scoring in history so far and produced nearly 25% more scoring than the same span

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports · Jun 23, 2026 · local

Larger World Cup led to predictions of lopsided affairs. The results tell a different story

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Not long after FIFA announced an expanded 48-team World Cup, criticism began to pour in about how the quality of the tournament would likely be worsened. The critics argued

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports · Jun 20, 2026 · local

Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday, sending fans

ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports · Jun 19, 2026 · local

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