England’s players celebrate during the awards ceremony after winning the U-20 World Cup final football match between England and Venezuela on June 11, 2017. KIM DOO-HO/AFP/Getty Images The 2018 FIFA World Cup started Thursday, pitting Russia (the host country) against Saudi Arabia in the tournament’s opening match. On the whole, most bookmakers are picking Brazil as the odds-on favorite to outright with the World Cup. One model that combines most of the major bookmakers’ odds—the so-called “bookmakers’ consensus model”—puts Brazil’s chances at 16.6 percent, followed closely by Germany at 15.8 percent, Spain at 12.5 percent, and France at 12.1 percent. These days, bookmakers use a wide variety of statistical techniques and qualitative expertise to pin down the most realistic odds for each team. Those odds are established by human statisticians and experts, and in recent years, they have begun to slowly inject artificial systems into … [Read more...] about AI Disagrees With Humans About Who Will Win the 2018 World Cup
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Your guide to soccer’s World Cup 2018 in Russia
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Hayden Bird Boston.com Staff June 11, 2018 On Thursday in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, the 21st FIFA World Cup will get underway. The Russian hosts face Saudi Arabia in the first of 64 soccer games that will culminate with the crowning of a champion in the July 15 final.Around the world, billions of viewers will tune in to watch 32 teams from six continents vie for one of the most coveted trophies in sports.For United States fans, the tournament initially spotlights a conspicuous (and embarrassing) reality: the Americans failed to qualify, and – for the first time since 1986 – will be absent from the World Cup. Still, there will be plenty of excitement for even casual soccer fans to tune in for. Advertisement Here’s a guide: Yes, the World Cup is in Russia. Get Breaking Sports Alerts in your inbox: Be the first to know the latest … [Read more...] about Your guide to soccer’s World Cup 2018 in Russia
What you need to know about the 2018 FIFA World Cup
On Thursday in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, the 21st FIFA World Cup will get underway. The Russian hosts face Saudi Arabia, the first of 64 soccer games that will culminate with the crowning of a champion in the July 15 final. Around the world, billions of viewers will tune in to watch 32 teams from six continents vie for one of the most coveted trophies in sports. For U.S. fans, the tournament initially spotlights a conspicuous (and embarrassing) reality: the Stars and Stripes failed to qualify, and – for the first time since 1986 – will be absent from the World Cup. Still, there will be plenty of excitement for even casual soccer fans to tune in for. Here’s a guide to bring you up to speed before Thursday’s kickoff: Yes, the World Cup is in Russia. For the first time in World Cup history, the tournament will be hosted by Russia. In total, 12 stadiums will host games across 11 cities. For a plethora of reasons, FIFA’s decision to select Russia as host … [Read more...] about What you need to know about the 2018 FIFA World Cup
World Cup 2018 top 10 players to watch: Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar and more
By News service reports | | PUBLISHED: June 7, 2018 at 7:35 pm | UPDATED: June 8, 2018 at 10:55 am By STEVEN GOFF | Denver Post Soccer’s biggest spectacle, the World Cup, kicks off June 14 in Russia. Here is a look at the players you need to watch — some familiar to even the most casual fan, some potential breakout stars. Lionel Messi, Argentina The Argentine maestro does not need a World Cup trophy to validate his greatness. The goals, assists, La Liga titles, Champions League crowns, records, awards and breathtaking highlights are ample evidence of his epic impact on the sport over 13 years. Nonetheless, there is a missing piece to his incredible body of work: a major championship for his country. The 2005 Under-20 World Cup and 2008 Olympics (U-23s) were age-restrictive competitions. The two tournaments that matters most are the World Cup and Copa America, which decides South America’s best. The World Cup has left him with two quarterfinal exits and a 2014 … [Read more...] about World Cup 2018 top 10 players to watch: Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar and more
Future World Cup player? U.S. Soccer rising star Sophia Smith has big plans
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Future World Cup player? U.S. Soccer rising star Sophia Smith has big plans Fossil Ridge senior Sophia Smith has been on a fast-track to stardom in the U.S. Soccer system. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Kevin Lytle, [email protected] Published 1:42 p.m. MT May 4, 2018 | Updated 1:42 p.m. MT May 4, 2018 Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn U.S. Soccer Young Player of the Year Sophia Smith Fullscreen Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Buy Photo Sophie Smith juggles a ball in the hallways of Fossil Ridge High School on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Smith will play in the U-20 FIFA World Cup in … [Read more...] about Future World Cup player? U.S. Soccer rising star Sophia Smith has big plans
Jackson invited to New Zealand U-20 Women’s World Cup training camp
Western Kentucky soccer rising sophomore Deven Jackson has received an invitation to New Zealand’s U-20 Women’s World Cup training camp this week as the nation looks to build its team for this summer’s event.The Auckland, New Zealand, native will compete in the training camp Tuesday through Friday, with the final team selection slated to happen later this summer. New Zealand will open play in the U-20 Women’s World Cup on Aug. 5 against the Netherlands in Vannes, France. In her first season at WKU last fall, Jackson made 15 appearances and had one start for the Lady Toppers, playing a total of 617 minutes as a freshman. Jackson notched a pair of assists on the season, including assisting on Chandler Backes’ match-winner against Evansville on Sept. 3.The midfielder has previously spent time with New Zealand’s U-17 and U-19 programs and earned a spot on the U-17 World Cup roster, but could not compete due to an injury just before the event.The … [Read more...] about Jackson invited to New Zealand U-20 Women’s World Cup training camp
Former Huskers, assistant coach to represent US at World Cup for wrestling
Two former Nebraska wrestlers and current Nebraska assistant coach are set to compete for the 2018 U.S. Men’s Freestyle World Cup Team in the 2018 Freestyle World Cup on April 7-8 in Iowa City, Iowa. USA Wrestling named Jordan Burroughs, James Green and Nebraska’s assistant coach Kendric Maple to the team back in March.Burroughs started his career at Nebraska with a 16-13 record his freshman year, but ended his junior and senior years undefeated. He carried a total record of 128-20 for his college career along with two NCAA Championship titles and three All-American titles.Burroughs continued his wrestling career post-college and became a four-time world champion and a gold medalist for freestyle wrestling in the 2012 Olympic Games in London. This will be Burroughs’ sixth appearance at the Freestyle World Cup where he is undefeated in matches since his first appearance in 2011. Green has the fifth-most wins in Nebraska history and was a four-time qualifier for the … [Read more...] about Former Huskers, assistant coach to represent US at World Cup for wrestling
Two Idaho natives are chasing World Cup dreams. But on opposite sides of the border.
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CBS News Logo World Cup 2014: Jurgen Klinsmann announces 30-man preliminary roster for U.S. team
NEW YORK - In a sign U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann is unsettled on his defense a month before the World Cup, the Americans selected the mostly untested trio of John Brooks, Timmy Chandler and DeAndre Yedlin on Monday for their 30-man preliminary roster. Chandler, a speedy right back with Nuremberg in Germany, made his U.S. debut in 2011 and balked at playing in 2012 qualifiers. He has not appeared for the Americans since February 2013, when he made his first competitive appearance at Honduras in the opening match of the final round of qualifying. "I think he's a player who can make a difference if he's on his highest level," Klinsmann said. Yedlin, a 20-year-old right back, has made just two international appearances, as a late second-half substitute this year in exhibitions against South Korea and Mexico. Brooks, a 21-year-old central defender, made his debut in August and has just three appearances, in exhibitions against Bosnia-Herzegovina, Austria and Ukraine. Klinsmann also selected … [Read more...] about CBS News Logo World Cup 2014: Jurgen Klinsmann announces 30-man preliminary roster for U.S. team
D.C. United invites former U.S. U-20 defender to training camp
John Requejo Jr., a former U.S. youth international who played in the Mexican leagues for 3 1/2 years, has begun a trial with D.C. United. The 21-year-old free agent is a left back from Santa Barbara County, Calif., who passed up an offer from UCLA to sign with Tijuana. He played primarily in Copa MX matches for three seasons before going on loan to second-division Dorados last summer, starting five matches across all competitions. John Requejo Jr. (USSF) In 2015, Requejo was a member of the U.S. Under-20 World Cup squad in New Zealand with, among others, Paul Arriola, a Tijuana teammate who is now entering his first full season with United. Previously, Requejo played for the under-14, U-15 and U-17 national teams. D.C. is searching for depth at the outside back positions. The only holdovers from last season are projected starters Taylor Kemp (left) and Nick DeLeon (right). Also in training camp are right-back candidates Sheanon Williams, an eight-year MLS veteran, and Chris … [Read more...] about D.C. United invites former U.S. U-20 defender to training camp