St. Petersburg’s white nights light up fans’ World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) It was nearly midnight in St. Petersburg as fans headed back into the city from Russia's 3-1 win over Egypt, but the sky was still bright.
JUNE 21, 2018

Caretaker Hierro leaving his mark on Spain at World Cup

KAZAN, Russia (AP) Fernando Hierro had an abrupt answer to those asking questions about his tactics and strategies at the World Cup.
JUNE 21, 2018

The Top 10 goals so far of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™

The Top 10 goals so far of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™
JUNE 21, 2018

Fans at World Cup criticized for videos disrespecting women

SAO PAULO (AP) Some Latin American fans at the World Cup are receiving strong criticism for sexist behavior and could even face workplace consequences for posting videos in which...
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
Diego Costa scores again, Spain beats Iran 1-0 at World Cup

Concussion protocol an issue at the World Cup

Head violence has made its' way to the World Cup as concussions have become more of a concern.
JUNE 20, 2018
Concussion protocol an issue at the World Cup

RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his fourth World Cup goal in 1-0 victory over Morocco

Cristiano Ronaldo propelled Portugal to yet another World Cup victory. Portugal defeated Morocco, 1-0, with Ronaldo's 85th World Cup goal.
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

Suarez scores as Uruguay and Russia advance at World Cup

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) With a single goal, Luis Suarez settled the fate of four teams in the group stage of the World Cup.
JUNE 20, 2018
Suarez scores as Uruguay and Russia advance at World Cup

Changes coming to Colombia’s team at World Cup after loss

KAZAN, Russia (AP) Changes are coming to Colombia's team at the World Cup after a disappointing 2-1 loss to Japan.
JUNE 20, 2018
Changes coming to Colombia’s team at World Cup after loss

Volgograd provides the proper perspective at World Cup

VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) Nearly 60 years since it changed its name to Volgograd, the Russian city once called Stalingrad and its bloody histo...
JUNE 20, 2018
Volgograd provides the proper perspective at World Cup

Soccer amid ruins: World Cup inspires unusual fields in Peru

LIMA, Peru (AP) Excitement for soccer has reached a fever pitch in Peru's crowded capital, where a lack of open spaces has forced residents to play pickup games squeezed against I...
JUNE 20, 2018

Senegal beats Poland 2-1, 1st African win at World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Senegal midfielder Mbaye Niang saw the signal from the referee to re-enter following treatment for an injury and jogged along t...
JUNE 20, 2018
Senegal beats Poland 2-1, 1st African win at World Cup

Senegal beats Poland 2-1, 1st African win at World Cup (Jun 20, 2018)

MOSCOW (AP) Senegal midfielder Mbaye Niang saw the signal from the referee to re-enter following treatment for an injury and jogged along t...
JUNE 20, 2018
Senegal beats Poland 2-1, 1st African win at World Cup (Jun 20, 2018)

Serbia won’t ease off against Switzerland at World Cup

KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) Aleksandar Kolarov knows that after victory in its opening World Cup match his Serbia lineup cannot ease off the i...
JUNE 20, 2018
Serbia won’t ease off against Switzerland at World Cup

Ronaldo and Portugal look to knock Morocco out of World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Cristiano Ronaldo was exceptional in Portugal's opening World Cup game and now has a chance to help his team knock Morocco out...
JUNE 20, 2018
Ronaldo and Portugal look to knock Morocco out of World Cup

Smiling Russians? World Cup hosts defy glum, hostile image

MOSCOW (AP) Chilly, gray, threatening. To many outsiders, that's the image Russia conveys to the world. But that's not the Russia World Cup...
JUNE 20, 2018
Smiling Russians? World Cup hosts defy glum, hostile image

World Cup games to air on free TV amid problems in Australia

SYDNEY (AP) Rather than risk further outrage from football fans, rights holders in Australia have agreed to keep sharing World Cup matches...
JUNE 20, 2018
World Cup games to air on free TV amid problems in Australia

Raised in Madrid, Cheryshev becomes Russia’s World Cup star

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Denis Cheryshev had been the odd man out in Russia's team. Now he's the breakout star, tied with Cristiano Ronaldo as the World Cup's top scorer.
JUNE 19, 2018

Russia on brink of last 16 at World Cup, beats Egypt 3-1

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Two wins, eight goals and almost certainly a place in the knockout stage for first time since the Soviet era.
JUNE 19, 2018
Russia on brink of last 16 at World Cup, beats Egypt 3-1

Cuper uncertain over his Egypt future after World Cup loss

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Hector Cuper doesn't know what his future holds now that Egypt is on the brink of World Cup elimination.
JUNE 19, 2018

Colombia midfielder gets second-fastest World Cup red card

VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) Colombia midfielder Carlos Sanchez will be relieved about one thing. His third-minute dismissal in the team's opener...
JUNE 19, 2018
Colombia midfielder gets second-fastest World Cup red card

Senegal saves African from embarrassment at World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) By starting its World Cup with a win, Senegal also saved Africa from embarrassment in the tournament.
JUNE 19, 2018
Senegal saves African from embarrassment at World Cup

Senegal saves Africa from embarrassment at World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) By starting its World Cup with a win, Senegal also saved Africa from embarrassment in the tournament.
JUNE 19, 2018
Senegal saves Africa from embarrassment at World Cup