Rudy ruled out of Germany’s final World Cup group match

KAZAN, Russia (AP) Germany midfielder Sebastian Rudy has been ruled out of the team's final group game against South Korea at the World Cup...
JUNE 27, 2018
Rudy ruled out of Germany’s final World Cup group match

No more politics as Switzerland seeks World Cup progression

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) Don't look for any political overtones or distractions when Switzerland goes after a place in the knockout rou...
JUNE 27, 2018
No more politics as Switzerland seeks World Cup progression

Panama, Tunisia eye chances to improve World Cup legacies

SARANSK, Russia (AP) Panama defender Felipe Baloy has one more goal before his international career ends this year at age 37.
JUNE 27, 2018
Panama, Tunisia eye chances to improve World Cup legacies

LIVE: Watch both FIFA World Cup Group F matches simultaneously

Watch Mexico vs Sweden and South Korea vs Germany simultaneously in final round action of Group F in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
JUNE 27, 2018

Mexico rising: How far can El Tri go in World Cup?

The World Cup has been cruel to Mexico over the years, with the country only making the quarterfinals in the two tournaments it hosted. But...
JUNE 27, 2018
Mexico rising: How far can El Tri go in World Cup?

Spain concerned with defensive mistakes at World Cup

SOCHI, Russia (AP) Spain needs to get its defense together if it wants to stay in contention at the World Cup.
JUNE 27, 2018
Spain concerned with defensive mistakes at World Cup

Senegal, coach Cisse look to recreate 2002 World Cup magic

SAMARA, Russia (AP) As Senegal's new generation pursues its own World Cup success, coach Aliou Cisse said there's plenty to work on - and h...
JUNE 27, 2018
Senegal, coach Cisse look to recreate 2002 World Cup magic

LIVE: Watch both FIFA World Cup Group E matches simultaneously

Watch Switzerland vs Costa Rica and Serbia vs Brazil simultaneously in final round action of Group E in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
JUNE 27, 2018

RECAP: Late-game heroics salvage Argentina's World Cup hopes, eliminates Nigeria

Marcos Rojo played the hero, scoring in the 86th to keep Argentina alive
JUNE 26, 2018

RECAP: Denmark advances at World Cup despite 0-0 draw with France

France and Denmark produced the World Cup’s first 0-0 draw at the 37th attempt amid boos and whistles from fans on Tuesday.
JUNE 26, 2018

RECAP: Peru leaves World Cup on high note; Australia eliminated

Andre Carrillo's 18th-minute goal was Peru's first in a World Cup since its last appearance 36 years ago.
JUNE 26, 2018

LIVE: Watch both FIFA World Cup Group D matches simultaneously

Watch Nigeria vs Argentina and Iceland vs Croatia simultaneously in final round action of Group D in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
JUNE 26, 2018

LIVE: Watch both FIFA World Cup Group C matches simultaneously

Watch Denmark vs France and Australia vs Peru simultaneously in final round action of Group C in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
JUNE 26, 2018

Iran hopes for respect after stopping Ronaldo at World Cup

SARANSK, Russia (AP) Iran's goalkeeper is sure his team can now compete with the best after stifling Cristiano Ronaldo.
JUNE 25, 2018
Iran hopes for respect after stopping Ronaldo at World Cup

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
The Latest: Brazil World Cup fan arrested in St. Petersburg

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
Screen plays: World Cup matchups turn on late video reviews

AP PHOTOS: Spain, Portugal survive crazy Day 12 at World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) The first day of World Cup teams playing simultaneous matches to see who advances came down to the wire - and to video replays...
JUNE 25, 2018
AP PHOTOS: Spain, Portugal survive crazy Day 12 at World Cup

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

Spain draws 2-2 with Morocco, reaches World Cup round of 16

KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) It took a video review of an injury-time equalizer to give Spain first place in its World Cup group.
JUNE 25, 2018
Spain draws 2-2 with Morocco, reaches World Cup round of 16

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

Saudi Arabia beats Egypt 2-1 at World Cup

VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) The oldest person to play in a World Cup match made some spectacular saves Monday. He also watched two go past him.
JUNE 25, 2018
Saudi Arabia beats Egypt 2-1 at World Cup

Colombia pairing of Rodriguez, Quintero works at World Cup

KAZAN, Russia (AP) They've been friends since childhood and now they are forming a surprising midfield partnership for Colombia at the Worl...
JUNE 25, 2018
Colombia pairing of Rodriguez, Quintero works at World Cup

Russia’s wings clipped after soaring on World Cup euphoria

SAMARA, Russia (AP) The euphoria surrounding Russia's national team at the World Cup has been brought back down to earth.
JUNE 25, 2018
Russia’s wings clipped after soaring on World Cup euphoria

Messi’s World Cup career could end with loss to Nigeria

MOSCOW (AP) Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest soccer player in history, has had a miserable World Cup and must turn it around immediately...
JUNE 25, 2018
Messi’s World Cup career could end with loss to Nigeria

RECAP: Saudi Arabia edges Egypt at World Cup

The oldest person to play in a World Cup match let in a pair of goals Monday despite some spectacular saves.
JUNE 25, 2018