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Tunisia, Senegal aim to turn things around for Africa

VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) African teams have so far lost three matches from three starts at the World Cup in Russia. It’s now up to Tunisia and Senegal to get the continent’s teams back on track.

Taxi driver questioned after injuring 8 near Red Square

MOSCOW (AP) Moscow police are investigating a taxi crash that injured eight people, including two Mexican World Cup fans, when the driver plowed into pedestrians on a sidewalk near Red Square.

Peru’s Guerrero impresses coach for decider against France

SARANSK, Russia (AP) Striker Paolo Guerrero played only for 30 minutes in Peru’s 1-0 opening World Cup loss to Denmark, but his impressive form after a long doping ban already indicates he’ll likely play a bigger role in his country’s next match against France.

Here's why Germany will get past Mexico

Ian Joy tells you why Germany will get past Mexico

AP PHOTOS: Plenty of penalties on World Cup day 3

MOSCOW (AP) Day 3 of the World Cup began Saturday with France becoming the first team to benefit from a penalty called after video review in a World Cup match. Antoine Griezmann put France ahead with the ensuing penalty kick. Australia tied it with a penalty kick by Mile Jedniak, but France moved ahead again when Paul Pogba’s shot hit the crossbar and then made it over the goal line. The tally was confirmed by goal-line technology.

Valladolid earns promotion to Spain's Liga

MADRID (AP) Valladolid earned promotion to Spain’s topflight after drawing with Numancia 1-1 on Saturday and winning their playoff 4-1 on aggregate.

Brazil coach Tite adored for turning around national team

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) Revered by his players and credited with turning Brazil’s national team around, Tite knows he’s not perfect.

Watch Croatia take a 2-0 lead on a penalty

Croatia solidified its lead late.

(Croatia) PK award

Iceland’s World Cup dream is built on being a nightmare foe

MOSCOW (AP) The World Cup rookies from the tournament’s smallest nation are suddenly legitimate contenders for the knockout stage.

Column: Tiny Iceland neutralizes Messi and Argentina

MOSCOW (AP) When the final whistle blew, Lionel Messi angrily kicked away the ball like it was poison and tore off his captain’s armband as though it was cursed.

Mexico coach spots weakness in Germany’s defense

MOSCOW (AP) Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio has spotted a weakness in Germany’s defense.

Schmeichel, Poulsen lift Denmark over Peru 1-0 at World Cup

SARANSK, Russia (AP) Kasper Schmeichel’s slew of saves made Yussuf Poulsen’s opportunistic second-half goal stand up in a 1-0 victory over Peru on Saturday at the World Cup.

Kasper Schmeichel comes up with a gorgeous save against Peru

What. A. Save!

Denmark break through for a 1-0 lead vs. Peru

Denmark took the lead on a brilliant counterattack.

Simon Kjaer breaks up Peru's first solid chance

KJAER (Denmark) defending great

World Cup Day 2: Patriotic Duty – Make Your Kid Play Soccer

Former World Cup and current Major League Soccer star Bastian Schweinsteiger says Germany’s willingness to overhaul its development program nearly 20 years ago helped his country win the 2014 World Cup and reclaim its place as a soccer superpower.

Alexi Lalas on Iceland's draw with Argentina: 'I don't think we can overstate how important this is.'

Swiss coach says goal is to stop Brazil playing like Brazil

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) Switzerland’s coach and captain have told fans not to expect an entertaining game against Brazil. Their goal is simply to deny space to the Brazilians.

Gritty Australia can take hope from defeat against France

KAZAN, Russia (AP) Taking on a French legion of stars, Australia’s back line put on an impressive collective display to shut down France’s attack in their World Cup opener.

Messi misses on a late attempt on goal for Argentina

MESSI (Argentina) shot

Anti-racism group blames local officials for eviction

MOSCOW (AP) A prominent group that campaigns against racism and anti-gay abuse in sports has accused St. Petersburg authorities of having it evicted from its premises in the city.

Watch Halldorsson's huge save on Messi's penalty to keep Iceland level

MESSI (Argentina) shot

Ronaldo with chance to prove he can also thrive at World Cup

SOCHI, Russia (AP) After conquering Europe with his club and his country, Cristiano Ronaldo is out to show he can also dominate on the world stage.

Watch Iceland's first ever FIFA World Cup goal

Iceland scored their first FIFA World Cup goal ever to equalize against Argentina.

Iceland score their first FIFA World Cup goal ever

A. FINNBOGASON (Iceland) goal

Watch Argentina strike first vs. Iceland

Sergio Aguero got the scoring started for Argentina vs. Iceland. Sponsored by adidas.

Iceland misses out on a dream start vs. Argentina

B. BJARNASON (Iceland) has a shot which is off target

MESSI (Argentina) has a shot which is on target

Spain still behind De Gea after forgettable World Cup opener

SOCHI, Russia (AP) David De Gea had a forgettable World Cup debut as goalkeeper for Spain but quickly turned his focus to the bigger picture for the national team.