The Latest: El Hadary to set record, Salah to play for Egypt
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Monday the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 25, 2018
The Latest: Brazil World Cup fan arrested in St. Petersburg
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Monday the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 25, 2018
Screen plays: World Cup matchups turn on late video reviews
MOSCOW (AP) Fans in stadiums about 1,000 miles apart - and millions watching on multiple screens around the globe - were transfixed on a st... JUNE 25, 2018
RECAP: Portugal dodges World Cup elimination with 1-1 draw against Iran
Despite the missed penalty kick by Ronaldo and the 1-1 draw, Portugal adavances in the World Cup JUNE 25, 2018
Ronaldo misses penalty, Portugal draws 1-1 with Iran
SARANSK, Russia (AP) Cristiano Ronaldo's missed penalty cost Portugal first place in its World Cup group. JUNE 25, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Eight teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup after the chaotic conclusions of Monday's matches. Nine teams have been eliminated. Fifteen teams... JUNE 25, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Who's in, who's out and possible scenarios at the World Cup: JUNE 24, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Who's in, who's out and possible scenarios at the World Cup after a second straight day that ended with a comeback win in stopp... JUNE 23, 2018
Iran-Portugal group finale has high stakes, juicy subplots
SARANSK, Russia (AP) If Iran can be the first team to stop Cristiano Ronaldo from scoring at this year's World Cup, the result could be his... JUNE 23, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Who's in, who's out and possible scenarios at the World Cup: JUNE 21, 2018
RECAP: Spain narrowly defeats Iran behind Diego Costa's goal
Spain edges its way past Iran with one goal from Diego Costa. Iran came close to equalizing the match several times but couldn't capitalize in the end. JUNE 20, 2018
Iran staff member hospitalized during Spain game
KAZAN, Russia (AP) A member of the Iranian national team staff was hospitalized Wednesday after the team was denied a goal following a vide... JUNE 20, 2018
Diego Costa scores again, Spain beats Iran 1-0 at World Cup
KAZAN, Russia (AP) Patience is a virtue, and Spain showed plenty of it to overcome a tough challenge from Iran at the World Cup. JUNE 20, 2018
The Latest: England coach dislocates shoulder on run
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Wednesday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 20, 2018
The Latest: Iran fending off Spain at halftime in Kazan
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Wednesday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 20, 2018
AP PHOTOS: Ronaldo shines on day of 1-0 World Cup matches
MOSCOW (AP) Day 7 of the World Cup brought some clarity into the group standings, and Cristiano Ronaldo seized another opportunity to shine. JUNE 20, 2018
Coaches of Spain, Iran big fans of each other at World Cup
KAZAN, Russia (AP) Iran coach Carlos Queiroz was a big fan of Fernando Hierro the player. He believes the former Real Madrid captain has all the qualities to deliver success at th... JUNE 19, 2018
Iran player dodges question on women’s rights at World Cup
KAZAN, Russia (AP) Women's rights are a sensitive issue within the Iran team at the World Cup. JUNE 19, 2018
Mission impossible might be possible for Iran at World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Mission impossible might just be possible for Iran. JUNE 16, 2018
AP PHOTOS: Hat trick, own goal highlight Day 2 of World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Day 2 of the World Cup started Friday with an unexciting match between Egypt and highly favored Uruguay, with Egyptian star Mohamed Salah on the bench with a shoulder... JUNE 15, 2018
The Latest: FIFA opens case into Palestinian’s Messi remarks
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Friday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 15, 2018
The Latest: Injured Salah to miss Egypt’s World Cup opener
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Friday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 15, 2018
RECAP: Own-goal earns Iran 1-0 victory over Morocco at World Cup
Aziz Bouhaddouz headed a free kick into his own net in the fifth minute of injury time to gift Iran a 1-0 victory over Morocco on Friday at the World Cup. JUNE 15, 2018
Own-goal earns Iran 1-0 win over Morocco at World Cup
Own-goal earns Iran 1-0 win over Morocco at World Cup JUNE 15, 2018
Problems mount for Iran at World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) First, they were picked in possibly the toughest group at the World Cup. Then they failed to attract any high-q... JUNE 14, 2018