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Jo Inge Berget scored twice and coach Domenec Torrent celebrated his New York City FC debut with a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC. Berget made it 2-1 in the 68th minute, following Maximiliano Moralez's direct pass up the right channel and slotting it home.

Croatia's Luka Modric, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the group D match between Argentina and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Thursday, June 21, 2018. Modric scored once in Croatia's 3-0 victory.

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The Latest: Portugal, Spain want routine wins to advance

Portugal and Spain want routine victories to lock up its place in the knockout rounds.

Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala (33) celebrates a goal with forward Samuel Armenteros (99) and midfielder Diego Valeri (8) against Atlanta United in the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Atlanta, Ga.

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Gressel ties it in Atlanta United's 1-1 draw with Timbers

Julian Gressel tied it in the 56th minute and Atlanta United held on for a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers.

England's Harry Kane celebrates his team's 6-1 victory at the end of the group G match between England and Panama at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod , Russia, Sunday, June 24, 2018.

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DJ Calvin Harris stoked by Harry Kane nod to 'One Kiss'

Harry Kane was asked after England's win in the World Cup what song he'd like to be played in his honor on a Brazilian radio station.

Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman, left, talks to Colombia's Juan Quintero, right, during the group H match between Poland and Colombia at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia, Sunday, June 24, 2018.

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Pekerman dedicates Colombia's win to Carlos Sanchez

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman dedicated his team's victory over Poland to Carlos Sanchez, who was the target of a death threat after receiving a red card in an earlier match at the World Cup.

Colombia's Radamel Falcao, right, celebrates after scoring the second side goal past Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny during the group H match between Poland and Colombia at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia, Sunday, June 24, 2018.

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Falcao scores, Colombia beats Poland 3-0 at World Cup

Radamel Falcao's first World Cup goal led Colombia to a 3-0 victory over Poland and kept the team in the running for a spot in the knockout round.

Panama goalkeeper Jaime Penedo lies on the ground after failing to stop a goal from England's Jesse Lingard during the group G match between England and Panama at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Sunday, June 24, 2018.

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What do Costa Rica, Panama early exits say about US soccer?

Costa Rica and Panama were overwhelmed at the World Cup and knocked out in 2 matches after beating out the United States for berths in soccer's showcase.

England's John Stones is congratulated by teammates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the group G match between England and Panama at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod , Russia, Sunday, June 24, 2018.

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What if your World Cup team is tied when group play ends?

What happens if your World Cup team winds up tied on points when group play ends? Here's how FIFA breaks those deadlocks.

England head coach Gareth Southgate celebrates his team's 6-1 victory at the end of the group G match between England and Panama at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod , Russia, Sunday, June 24, 2018.

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Who's in and who's out at the World Cup

Six teams have moved on to the second round at the World Cup, with England the latest to join the party.

Referee Szymon Marcniak of Poland, right, talks with Sweden's Jimmy Durmaz, middle, at the end the group F match between Germany and Sweden at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Saturday, June 23, 2018.

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Sweden player condemns racist abuse after World Cup loss

Sweden midfielder Jimmy Durmaz says the racist abuse aimed at him over social media following the 2-1 loss to Germany at the World Cup has been "completely unacceptable.".

Egypt's Mohamed Salah, left, speaks with goalkeeper Essam El Hadary during Egypt's official training on the eve of the group A match between Saudi Arabia and Egypt at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Volgograd Arena, in Volgograd, Russia, Sunday, June 24, 2018.

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Sources: Salah considering retiring from national team

Sources tell AP Salah says he is considering retiring from national play after being used as a political symbol in Chechnya.

England players run to teammate John Stones after he scored his team's first goal during the group G match between England and Panama at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod , Russia, Sunday, June 24, 2018.

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AP PHOTOS: England grand, Poland gone on Day 11 of World Cup

AP PHOTOS: England puts on a record-setting display, while eighth-ranked Poland crashes out on Day 11 of the World Cup.

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro arrives for the official training on the eve of the group B match between Morocco and Spain at the Mirny stadium in Kaliningrad, Russia, Sunday, June 24, 2018.

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Spain needs to stay motivated for last World Cup group match

Spain needs to stay motivated even though it doesn't need to win to advance from its World Cup group.

Senegal's Sadio Mane, left, controls the ball ahead of Japan's Hiroki Sakai during the group H match between Japan and Senegal at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Yekaterinburg Arena in Yekaterinburg , Russia, Sunday, June 24, 2018.

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Mane not satisfied despite scoring his 1st World Cup goal

Senegal forward Sadio Mane not satisfied despite his first World Cup goal in 2-2 draw with Japan.

Panama's Felipe Baloy, left, reacts after scoring his team's first goal as England's John Stones and Kyle Walker, right, watch during the group G match between England and Panama at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod , Russia, Sunday, June 24, 2018.

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Panama's captain makes history with World Cup goal

Panama's captain makes history with historic World Cup goal.

France's Paul Pogba gestures as he answers journalists during a press conference at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Istra, Russia, Sunday, June 24, 2018.

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No-fuss France plots path to round of 16 through Denmark

Neither flashy nor high-scoring, France earned its place in the round of 16 with little fuss.

Japan's Keisuke Honda, right, scores his side's second goal past Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly during the group H match between Japan and Senegal at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Yekaterinburg Arena in Yekaterinburg , Russia, Sunday, June 24, 2018.

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Honda goal gives Japan a 2-2 draw with Senegal at World Cup

Keisuke Honda came off the bench and scored from close range in the 78th minute to give the Japanese a 2-2 draw with Senegal at the World Cup.

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Messi birthday overshadowed by Argentina's World Cup crisis

Lionel Messi's birthday is being overshadowed by turmoil embroiling Argentina's coach and the squad.

Switzerland's Granit Xhaka celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the group E match between Switzerland and Serbia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad, Russia, Friday, June 22, 2018.

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Switzerland awaits FIFA judgment on 'provocative' gestures

The head of Switzerland's soccer federation said Sunday he does not expect FIFA to suspend his players despite goal celebrations seen as inflaming political tensions with Serbia.

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