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Britain's players pose for a team photo prior during a women's soccer match against Chile at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
EXPLAINER: The Olympic soccer team that doesn't quite exist

By Rob Harris Jul. 24, 2021 09:59 PM EDT

Australia's Lachlan Wales celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Argentina during a men's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/SIlvia Izquierdo)
Australia shocks Argentina 2-0 in men's Olympic soccer

Jul. 22, 2021 08:58 AM EDT

Britain's Ellen White, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring her side's opening goal against Chile during a women's soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
White's 2 goals give Britain 2-0 win over Chile in Tokyo

Jul. 21, 2021 05:40 AM EDT

Denmark's players react as their teammate Christian Eriksen lays injured on the ground during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Finland at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, Saturday, June 12, 2021. (Wolfgang Rattay/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Belgium's Castagne to miss rest of Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 12, 2021 04:01 AM EDT

Italy's Giorgio Chiellini heads the ball during the Euro 2020, soccer championship group A match between Italy and Turkey, at the Rome Olympic stadium, Friday, June 11, 2021. (Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse via AP)
Italy convincing in 3-0 win over Turkey to open Euro 2020

By Andrew Dampf Jun. 11, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

Turkish fans wait for the kick-off of the Euro 2020, group A soccer match between Italy and Turkey, at the Rome Olympic stadium, Friday, June 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, Pool)
The Latest: Italy opens Euro 2020 with 3-0 win over Turkey

By The Associated Press Jun. 11, 2021 03:06 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, March 25, 2021 filer, Italy's Ciro Immobile, right, competes for the ball with Northern Ireland's goalkeeper Bailey Peacock Farrell, bottom, during the World Cup 2022 qualifier group c soccer game between Italy and Northern Ireland at the Stadio Ennio Tardini in Parma, Italy. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP, File )
EURO 2020: Italy transformed after World Cup failure

By Andrew Dampf May. 31, 2021 08:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, April 25, 2021 filer, the video display casts a shadow on the pitch of the National Arena stadium, a venue of the Euro 2020 soccer tournament, in Bucharest, Romania. For players, the pandemic has meant a congested season that poses fitness challenges, let alone trying to avoid coronavirus infections. Financially playing the delayed tournament is essential for UEFA. For fans, the EURO 2020 24-team event should be the first chance for the widespread return of fans to stadiums across Europe since March 2020, assuming new restrictions aren't imposed. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, File)
EURO 2020: Fans back in stadiums but not in same numbers

By Jerome Pugmire May. 25, 2021 08:34 AM EDT

France draws, Dutch lose at start of WC qualifying in Europe

By Steve Douglas Mar. 24, 2021 05:49 PM EDT
The road to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup began for European teams on Wednesday with a slip-up by France to open its title defense, a big loss for the...

Inter's Romelu Lukaku, right, and Torino's Bremer Gleison vie for the ball during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Torino and Inter Milan at the Olimpico Grande Torino stadium in Turin, Italy, Sunday, March 14, 2021. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP)
Lukaku allowed to leave Italy and join Belgium teammates

Mar. 22, 2021 05:22 PM EDT

Dortmund's Giovanni Reyna, left, challenges for the ball with Arminia's Manuel Prietl during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Arminia Bielefeld in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)
Reynolds, Odunze receive US call-ups but not Hoppe

Mar. 17, 2021 02:09 PM EDT

United States' Giovanni Reyna instructs his teammates during the international friendly soccer match between Wales and USA at Liberty stadium in Swansea, Wales, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Reyna follows dad, mom, among 6 debuts as US ties Wales 0-0

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 04:57 PM EST

Iceland's players attend a training ahead of the the Euro 2020 playoff semifinal soccer match between Hungary and Iceland, in Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. Hungary and Iceland play each other on Thursday. (Zsolt Szigetvary/MTI via AP)
MATCHDAY: European Championship lineup completed by playoffs

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2020 07:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 31, 2012 file photo, a player touches the ball during the women's group F soccer match between Japan and South Africa, at the Millennium stadium in Cardiff, Wales, at the 2012 London Summer Olympics. England has begun a month-long lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus and that is especially frustrating for Wales national team player Helen Ward. Most sports are on hold but “elite” leagues like the Premier League and Women’s Super League can continue. Ward is the all-time leading scorer for Wales but she plays for Watford in England’s third division, which falls into the "non-elite" category. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, file)
Watford women's striker says 'non-elite' status frustrating

By Ken Maguire Nov. 06, 2020 08:13 AM EST

Bremen's Josh Sargent, left, and Frankfurt's Stefan Ilsanker fight for the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Werder Bremen in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (Uwe Anspach//dpa via AP)
US striker Sargent kept out of national team camp by Bremen

Nov. 05, 2020 09:17 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2020, file photo, Dortmund's Giovanni Reyna, right, embraces teammate Erling Braut Haaland after the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match against Paris Saint Germain in Dortmund, GermanyFeb. 18, 2020, file photo. Gio Reyna, a son of former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna, got his first call-up to the U.S. national soccer team. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is part of a 24-man roster for exhibitions at Wales on Nov. 12 and against Panama four days later in Austria. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
Gio Reyna among 10 players who could make US debuts at Wales

By Ronald Blum Nov. 03, 2020 10:25 AM EST

In this image taken from video released by Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, Azerbaijan army soldiers fire an artillery piece during fighting with forces of the self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh. Azerbaijan Defense Ministry claims that Armenian forces tried to carry out an offensive that was met by an artillery strike from Azerbaijan, causing a large number of casualties among Armenian forces. (Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry via AP)
Euro 2020 not at risk from UEFA block on Azerbaijan hosting

By Graham Dunbar Oct. 20, 2020 04:42 PM EDT

France's Olivier Giroud celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during their friendly international soccer match between France and Ukraine at the Stade deFrance in Saint Denis, north of Paris, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
MATCHDAY: England-Belgium at Wembley; France hosts Portugal

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2020 07:01 PM EDT

Chelsea's Ben Chilwell, right, celebrates with his teammate Tammy Abraham after he scored his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)
MATCHDAY: Euro playoffs start; Belgium, England friendlies

Oct. 07, 2020 07:04 PM EDT

Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores his side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Brighton at the Goodison Park stadium in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Alex Livesey/Pool via AP)
Calvert-Lewin ticking all the boxes ahead of England debut

By Steve Douglas Oct. 06, 2020 01:45 PM EDT