EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — For much of Sunday afternoon, Norway’s 6-foot-5 superstar Erling Haaland stalked the field, biding his time against Brazil, waiting for his moment to strike. He stood about a half-foot taller than most of the Brazilians. But they swarmed and bottled him until the 79th minute, when Haaland’s chance came in an … Read more
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Vinícius Júnior scored two goals, Matheus Cunha also scored and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, advancing to the knockout stage as the Group C winner. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Vinícius — who has a goal in all three … Read more
The body of singer Oliver Tree was back in California this weekend after he was listed as a passenger on a helicopter that crashed above Rio de Janeiro one week ago. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. His social media accounts on Sunday afternoon announced the … Read more
American singer and comedian Oliver Tree was listed among the six passengers Sunday in a deadly helicopter crash in Brazil. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Firefighters said two helicopters collided over Rio De Janeiro and crashed in the city’s western zone. Tree’s name was on … Read more
A young woman died in Brazil after being launched off a bridge for a rope jump without a safety cord, police said Sunday. The 21-year-old woman, who aspired to become a physical education teacher, had asked to be launched from the bridge airplane style, with two instructors hoisting her above their shoulders as she spread … Read more
When most people think of the FIFA World Cup, they picture countries like France, Spain, Argentina and Brazil. But Morocco, a nation without the same storied soccer history, is making a compelling case as a dark-horse contender. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Four years after … Read more
A 21-year-old woman died after being thrown from a bridge without proper bungee cord equipment in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday, according to the São Paulo Governor’s Office. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The woman, who has not been identified, is seen in video circulating … Read more
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — On Saturday afternoon, thousands of Brazil fans, clad in highlighter yellow jerseys, made the trek to MetLife Stadium to watch their team play Morocco in its first game of this World Cup. They sang on the train in from Manhattan and waved flags and chanted throughout the warm, sunny day. Subscribe … Read more
NEW YORK — If there is a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, it is that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on the road. Of … Read more