The Americans trounced Cuba 14-2 to advance to the championship for the second consecutive time. They will play either Japan or Mexico.
Shiffrin's win matched the overall record set by Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark 34 years ago.
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It is Shiffrin's seventh world title and 13th medal overall from 16 career world championship races.
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Shiffrin's giant slalom victory broke a tie on the all-time women's list with former American teammate Lindsey Vonn, who retired four years ago.
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Argentina has won the World Cup for the third time after beating defending champion France in a penalty shootout.
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France will head into Sunday’s title match against Argentina looking to become the first team to retain the World Cup title since Brazil in 1962.
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As Morocco faces France in the World Cup, many players and fans grapple with family tales of colonial history, immigration and national loyalty.
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A 3-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday sets up a meeting with either France or Morocco in Sunday’s title match.
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Al Kass TV photojournalist Khalid al-Misslam "died suddenly" while covering the World Cup, according to the Doha-based Gulf Times.
France will next face Morocco in the semifinals on Wednesday.
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Youssef En-Nesyri scored the winning goal in the 42nd minute to continue Morocco’s improbable run.
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Croatia will next face either Argentina or the Netherlands.
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Spain controlled the game Tuesday but struggled to get past the well-organized Moroccans, who ultimately prevailed in a shootout.
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An increase to 48 teams could mean more one-sided games that may take some of the shine off a tournament that is meant to be the best vs. the best.
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The win sets up a must-see match between England and France in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals in Qatar.
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The last time the men's team advanced past the knockout round – was when Team USA beat Mexico – way back in 2002.
Messi put Argentina ahead in the 35th minute with his third goal at this year's tournament and ninth in total at the World Cup.
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It was a disappointing end for a rebuilt U.S. team hoping to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002.
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Argentina finishes in first place in Group C and will play Australia next in the elimination stage of the tournament.
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Mexico had reached the knockout round at the last seven World Cups, second only to Brazil, which has gone through to the round of 16 since 1986.
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The Americans finished second in Group B with 5 points, 2 behind England, and will play the Netherlands on Saturday.
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A 2-0 win over Qatar ensured the Dutch advanced to the round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Migrant labor built over $200 billion worth of stadiums, metro lines and new infrastructure needed for the Middle East's first World Cup in Qatar.
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Iran's nationwide protests, its expanding nuclear program and regional and international attacks have pushed Tuesday's match beyond the stadium.
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As Qatar welcomes more than a million fans for the monthlong World Cup, even its camels are working overtime.
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The UN Human Rights Council voted Thursday to condemn Iran's attacks on protesters.
The U.S. Soccer Federation decision added yet another political firestorm to the Middle East's first World Cup.
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This was Morocco’s first win at a World Cup since 1998 and only its third ever.
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The 35-year-old Messi is likely playing in his last World Cup.
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England is still waiting for its first win in three World Cup matches against the U.S. after having drawn 1-1 in South Africa in 2010.
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Small mobs of men angrily chanted “The Islamic Republic of Iran” at women giving interviews about the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests.
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The 37-year-old Ronaldo has now scored in every World Cup since his first in 2006.
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The United Nations Human Rights Chief is sounding the alarm about the situation in Iran.
It was only the third time Germany had lost its tournament-opening game after defeats against Algeria in 1982 and Mexico in 2018.
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