World Cup - Soccer Wiretap

Fernando Hierro Won't Continue As Manager Of Spain
Fernando Hierro took over as manager after Julen Lopetegui was fired on the eve of the World Cup.

The Guardian

Eden Hazard, Yerry Mina, Isco Lead World Cup In WhoScored Rating
The 2018 World Cup is now through the quarterfinals and here is how the players rank in terms of the WhoScored player rating.

WhoScored

Edinson Cavani Likely To Miss Match Against France
Edinson Cavani suffered a calf injury in the round of 16 against Portugal.

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Mikel John Obi's Father Kidnapped Before Nigeria's Argentina Match
Pa Michael Obi was abducted in south-east Nigeria as he travelled to a funeral along the Makurdi-Enugu expressway from Jos.

The Guardian

Germany Confirms Joachim Loew Will Remain As Manager
Joachim Loew signed a contract extension in May that runs through the 2022 World Cup.

The Guardian

Andres Iniesta Announces Retirement From Spain
Andres Iniesta was Spain's fourth-most capped player, behind Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos and Xavi Hernandez.

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Javier Mascherano Announces Retirement From Argentina
Javier Mascherano has played his last match with Argentina.

ESPN

Belgium, Uruguay, Spain Lead In xG Differential After Group Stage
Expected goals (xG) is a method developed by Michael Caley for estimating the quality of chances that a team creates or concedes in a match.

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World Cup Snapshot: Belgium 1, England 0
Belgium has won Group G with their victory over England.

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World Cup Snapshot: Tunisia 2, Panama 1
Tunisia will leave the World Cup with three points after their win over Panama.

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World Cup Snapshot: Colombia 1, Senegal 0
Colombia has won Group H.

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World Cup Snapshot: Poland 1, Japan 0
Poland salvaged a point but Japan will advance.

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World Cup Snapshot: Brazil 2, Serbia 0
Brazil picked up three points against Serbia and have advanced to the round of 16.

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World Cup Snapshot: Switzerland 2, Costa Rica 2
Switzerland has advanced to the group stage of the World Cup.

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World Cup Snapshot: Sweden 3, Mexico 0
Sweden and Mexico have advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup.

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World Cup Snapshot: South Korea 2, Germany 0
Germany has been knocked out of the World Cup.

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World Cup Snapshot: Argentina 2, Nigeria 1
Lionel Messi and Argentina had a tumultuous group stage but they've advanced to the round of 16.

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World Cup Snapshot: Croatia 2, Iceland 1
Croatia comfortably won group D with nine points.

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World Cup Snapshot: France 0, Denmark 0
France and Denmark essentially played for a tie to finish the group stage.

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World Cup Snapshot: Peru 2, Australia 0
Peru went out of the World Cup with a win over Australia.

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Diego Maradona Treated By Paramedics Following Argentina's Win
Diego Maradona had been expressive throughout the match and displayed his middle fingers after Argentina's match-winning goal.

ESPN

World Cup Snapshot: Spain 2, Morocco 2
Spain scored a late goal to tie Morocco and advance as the Group B winner.

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World Cup Snapshot: Portugal 1, Iran 1
Portugal and Iran tied at 1-1, but Cristiano Ronaldo's side will advance.

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World Cup Snapshot: Saudi Arabia 2, Egypt 1
Saudi Arabia defeated Egypt 2-1 after both teams came into the match without any points.

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World Cup Snapshot: Uruguay 3, Russia 0
Luis Suarez and Uruguay finished in first in Group A.

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Austin Ranks 2nd In United States For World Cup TV Ratings
Austin continues to score high ratings for soccer.

Kevin Lyttle/Austin American-Statesman

World Cup Snapshot: Colombia 3, Poland 0
Colombia had a convincing second half against Poland.

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World Cup Snapshot: Senegal 2, Japan 2
Senegal and Japan shared the points after each winning their opening match.

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World Cup Snapshot: England 6, Panama 1
England has qualified for the knockout stage with their convincing win against Panama.

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Mascherano Denies Reports Of Argentina Revolt Against Jorge Sampaoli
Argentina was defeated by Croatia 3-0 in their second group stage match after a 1-1 tie against Iceland.

BBC