Belgium’s Lukaku welcomes Brazil challenge at World Cup

KAZAN, Russia (AP) Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku won't be heard complaining that his team's reward for winning its World Cup group is endin...
JULY 5, 2018
Belgium’s Lukaku welcomes Brazil challenge at World Cup

Angry Bird: Brazil’s World Cup mascot popular with fans

SOCHI, Russia (AP) It took an angry-looking bird to get Brazilians hooked on their World Cup mascot.
JULY 5, 2018
Angry Bird: Brazil’s World Cup mascot popular with fans

World Cup’s 4th substitutes more than just penalty takers

MOSCOW (AP) When FIFA allowed teams to make a fourth substitution in extra time at the World Cup, it was widely assumed they would bring on...
JULY 5, 2018
World Cup’s 4th substitutes more than just penalty takers

World Cup: The teams of the quarterfinals

One of these teams will win it all
JULY 5, 2018
World Cup: The teams of the quarterfinals

World Cup goal drought continues for Sweden striker Berg

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Sweden striker Marcus Berg has scored everywhere he has played, except the World Cup.
JULY 5, 2018
World Cup goal drought continues for Sweden striker Berg

Migrant workers the key to Russia’s smooth-running World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Behind the veneer of Russia's smooth-running World Cup are legions of migrant workers from Central Asia, who built the stadiums and keep them running, staff concession...
JULY 5, 2018

Russians advised to shower in pairs because of World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Residents of the World Cup host city of Samara are being urged to take showers in pairs because the influx of fans is putting s...
JULY 5, 2018
Russians advised to shower in pairs because of World Cup

FIFA rebukes Maradona for criticizing World Cup referee

FIFA rebukes Maradona for criticizing World Cup referee
JULY 5, 2018

World Cup: Watch all of the goals from the Round of 16

These are some beauties!
JULY 4, 2018

FIFA rebukes Maradona for criticizing World Cup referee

MOSCOW (AP) FIFA's patience with Diego Maradona's World Cup antics finally ran out on Wednesday.
JULY 4, 2018
FIFA rebukes Maradona for criticizing World Cup referee

Costa Rica says coach out after disappointing World Cup

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) The Costa Rica soccer federation says national team coach Oscar Ramirez is out after the team's disappointing performance at the World Cup.
JULY 4, 2018

European, South American referees picked for World Cup QFs

MOSCOW (AP) FIFA has picked European and South American referees to handle the World Cup quarterfinals that feature only teams from their regions.
JULY 4, 2018

France-Uruguay pits speed vs. defense in World Cup quarters

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) France picked up two trophies in 1998: One, of course, was the country's only World Cup title, won on home soi...
JULY 4, 2018
France-Uruguay pits speed vs. defense in World Cup quarters

After impressing at World Cup, Iceland goalie joins Qarabag

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) After impressing at the World Cup, Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson has been sold by Danish team FC Randers t...
JULY 4, 2018
After impressing at World Cup, Iceland goalie joins Qarabag

Odds To Win The World Cup - Quarterfinals | The Scoop

Odds To Win The World Cup - Quarterfinals | The Scoop
JULY 4, 2018

90 in 90: Sweden vs. Switzerland | 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Highlights

90 in 90: Sweden vs. Switzerland | 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Highlights
JULY 4, 2018

90 in 90: Colombia vs. England | 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Highlights

90 in 90: Colombia vs. England | 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Highlights
JULY 4, 2018

Every goal from the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Round of 16

Every goal from the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Round of 16
JULY 4, 2018

England finally wins penalty shootout at World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) After three haunting failures, England finally won a penalty shootout at the World Cup.
JULY 4, 2018
England finally wins penalty shootout at World Cup

Forsberg sends Sweden into World Cup quarterfinals

Forsberg scored with a deflected shot to earn the Swedes a 1-0 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday.
JULY 3, 2018

Colombia coach laments fouls against England at World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Eight yellow cards. A head-butt. Yelling players surrounding the referee. Gamesmanship and spikiness across the pitch. Decided on a penalty shoot-out, the World Cup dr...
JULY 3, 2018

Fan detained at World Cup after statue vandalized

MOSCOW (AP) Moscow police said they have detained a person after a statue was vandalized at the stadium where England played Colombia at the World Cup.
JULY 3, 2018

AP PHOTOS: Sweden, England seize their World Cup moments

MOSCOW (AP) Even in the World Cup, a moment can change a match completely. Witness the way the round of 16 wrapped up Wednesday. Sweden and Switzerland were well into the second h...
JULY 3, 2018

The Latest: Alex Ovechkin bringing Stanley Cup to World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Tuesday at the World Cup (all times local):
JULY 3, 2018
The Latest: Alex Ovechkin bringing Stanley Cup to World Cup