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Zabivava, the Official Mascot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia is shown on a waving flag, prior to the Confederations Cup, Group A soccer match between Russia and New Zealand, in St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, June 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Chile says it will consider joint bid for 2026 World Cup

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Pope Francis prays in front of the tomb of Don Lorenzo Milani, in Barbiana, near Florence, Italy, Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Pope Francis is making a pilgrimage to northern Italy to honor two 20th-century parish priests, Don Primo Mazzolari and Don Lorenzo Milani, whose commitment to the poor and powerless brought them censure from the Vatican.. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP)

Pope Francis to visit Chile, Peru in January 2018

By Mary Rezac - Catholic News Agency

Chile's Arturo Vidal, right, and Eduardo Vargas argue with referee Demir Skomina during the Confederations Cup, Group B soccer match between Cameroon and Chile, at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow, Sunday, June 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Chile beats Cameroon 2-0 as video reviews draw controversy

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

Chile's coach Juan Antonio Pizzi, catches the ball during the international friendly soccer match between Romania and Chile at the Cluj Arena stadium in Cluj, Romania, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mihaela Bobar)

Chile rules out Bravo for debut against Cameroon

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FILE - In this Tuesday, June 13, 2017 file photo, Chile's Eduardo Vargas, right, celebrates after scoring during the international friendly soccer match between Romania and Chile at the Cluj Arena stadium in Cluj, Romania. Chile may be more successful than ever, but don’t call it a golden generation. A Chilean team boasting Alexis Sanchez and Arturo Vidal won the country’s first major trophy with victory in the Copa America in 2015, followed swiftly by another win in last year’s centenary competition. (AP Photo/Mihaela Bobar, File)

Chile no golden generation despite success, says Jara

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Chile's Mauricio Isla scores the goal past Russia's goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev during the international friendly soccer match between Russia and Chile at the VEB Arena stadium in Moscow, Russia, Friday, June 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Russia holds Chile to draw ahead of Confederations Cup

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

Bolivia gets court date in case of forfeited World Cup games

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Pharmacist Jaime Lobo shows a box of TC100 drugs at one of the first two pharmacies in Latin America to sell cannabis sativa-based drugs in Santiago, Chile, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. The prescription drug made in Canada is to treat patients for chronic pain. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

Chile starts selling cannabis medicines at some pharmacies

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Haiti's President Jovenel Moise, front right, escorts Chile's President Michelle Bachelet after their meeting at the National Palace in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, March 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)

Chile leader visits Haiti as UN prepares for troop pullout

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Uruguay's Edinson Cavani, center, heads the ball away from Brazil's Marquinhos, left, during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Montevideo, Uruguay, Thursday, March. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Brazil destroys Uruguay, Argentina survives in qualifiers

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez holds his right ankle after sustaining an injury, during the English Premier League soccer match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal, at The Hawthorns, in West Bromwich, England, Saturday March 18, 2017. (Nick Potts/PA via AP)

Sanchez could miss Chile’s World Cup qualifiers with injury

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One of Chile's worst fire waves on record shows its vulnerability to terrorism. Forest fires intentionally set have resulted in over $200 million in damage and about a dozen deaths. Some investigators suspect anarchists and indigenous militants are to blame. (Associated Press)

Chile’s image of stability undercut by extremist links

By Martin Arostegui — Special to The Washington Times

Justin Rose, of England, reacts to his final putt on the 18th green during the final round of the Sony Open golf tournament, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Chile amateur goes from no big victories to Masters

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Carlos Tevez, of Boca Juniors, reacts during a local tournament soccer match against River Plate in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, March 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentina hoping to improve in World Cup against Colombia

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Brazil's coach Tite jokes with a mascot during a training session in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. Brazil will face Argentina in a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match on Thursday. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Brazil beats Argentina 3-0, helps lift mood at Mineirao

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Brazil's coach Tite jokes with a mascot during a training session in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. Brazil will face Argentina in a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match on Thursday. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Messi back for Argentina; Chile loses Sanchez for qualifier

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Stoke’s Marko Arnautovic celebrates after scoring his second goal against Manchester City during the English Premier League soccer match between Stoke City and Manchester City at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke on Trent, England, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Chile’s Alexis Sanchez to miss Colombia match after injury

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Brazil's players celebrate after teammate Willian scored a second goal against Venezuela during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Merida, Venezuela, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Brazil leads World Cup qualifiers, Argentina shocked at home

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Bolivia goalie Carlos Emilio Lampe, right, checks on Brazil’s Neymar as he lies on the pitch with his face bleeding after a rough play during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Bolivia, in Natal, Brazil, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. Brazil won the match 5-0. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Tite’s Brazil trashes Bolivia as Neymar scores 300th goal

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press