‘Play with your heart’: Saibari’s rise fuels Morocco dream

Ismael Saibari had never played as Morocco’s lead striker before the World Cup, but he has seized his chance in style, scoring twice at the tournament, including the winner against Scotland on Friday.

Football

Ancelotti expects Neymar back for Brazil's Scotland World Cup showdown

After Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their second Group C match on Friday, manager Carlo Ancelotti said he expected Neymar to be available for their group stage finale against Scotland on Wednesday.

Football

Paraguay's Almiron sent off for covering his mouth with his hand against Turkey

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron was given a straight red card for covering his mouth in a confrontation with Turkey's Mert Muldur on Friday in the first instance of the new rule being applied at the World Cup.

Football

FIFA World Cup: US advance around of 32 with dominant 2-0 win over Australia

SEATTLE, June 19 (Reuters) - The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout stage with a dominant performance against Australia on Friday, an early own goal and a simple header from Alex Freeman giving the co-hosts a comfortable 2-0 win.

Tennis

Moutet loses nearly all Queen's prize money after sweary interview

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - French player Corentin Moutet has lost nearly all his prize money from the Queen's Club tournament after being fined for an expletive-laden post-match interview.

Football

FIFA World Cup: Pulisic out injured for US against Australia

SEATTLE, June 19 (Reuters) - United States winger Christian Pulisic will miss Friday's Group D World Cup game against Australia due to injury, after training separately from his teammates this week.