Panama to make World Cup debut against strong Belgium team

MOSCOW (AP) Panama earned its first ever World Cup berth and couldn't wait to begin its adventure on soccer's biggest stage.
JUNE 17, 2018
Panama to make World Cup debut against strong Belgium team

RECAP: Mexico scores huge upset over Germany in World Cup

Germany became the third defending champion in the last 16 years to lose its opening match at the World Cup, falling to Mexico 1-0 Sunday.
JUNE 17, 2018

Viva Mexico! Photos from Sunday's thrilling World Cup victory

Mexico held off Germany, 1-0, in Russia.
JUNE 17, 2018
Viva Mexico! Photos from Sunday's thrilling World Cup victory

Egypt's Mo Salah carries heavy mantle at World Cup

Fans of Egypt's national team are counting on Mohamed Salah to ease their pain both on the field and off.
JUNE 17, 2018

Mexico defeats defending champ Germany in World Cup opener

Germany became the third defending champion in the last 16 years to lose its opening match at the World Cup
JUNE 17, 2018

Russia’s World Cup headache: Keeping it safe, keeping it fun

MOSCOW (AP) When a taxi driver suddenly rammed into pedestrians near Red Square, despite intense security measures around Russian cities fo...
JUNE 17, 2018
Russia’s World Cup headache: Keeping it safe, keeping it fun

Belgium keeps Vincent Kompany on roster for World Cup

SOCHI, Russia (AP) Belgium will keep defender Vincent Kompany on the 23-man roster for the World Cup even though he is unlikely to be ready...
JUNE 17, 2018
Belgium keeps Vincent Kompany on roster for World Cup

Poland, Senegal return to World Cup with Lewandowski, Mane

MOSCOW (AP) For unfashionable teams, Poland and Senegal feature quite glamorous stars.
JUNE 17, 2018
Poland, Senegal return to World Cup with Lewandowski, Mane

French tactics under question after opening World Cup win

KAZAN, France (AP) If Didier Deschamps was looking for answers to his tactical headaches, he certainly didn't find any during France's World Cup opener.
JUNE 17, 2018

AP PHOTOS: Plenty of penalties on World Cup day 3

MOSCOW (AP) Day 3 of the World Cup began Saturday with France becoming the first team to benefit from a penalty called after video review in a World Cup match. Antoine Griezmann p...
JUNE 16, 2018

The Latest: Long ride leads to World Cup for Croatia fans

MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Saturday at the World Cup (all times local):
JUNE 16, 2018
The Latest: Long ride leads to World Cup for Croatia fans

Schmeichel, Poulsen lift Denmark over Peru 1-0 at World Cup

SARANSK, Russia (AP) Whether Kasper Schmeichel was making an acrobatic save or just getting lucky, it was his night.
JUNE 16, 2018
Schmeichel, Poulsen lift Denmark over Peru 1-0 at World Cup

Iceland’s World Cup dream is built on being a nightmare foe

MOSCOW (AP) The World Cup rookies from the tournament's smallest nation are suddenly legitimate contenders for the knockout stage.
JUNE 16, 2018
Iceland’s World Cup dream is built on being a nightmare foe

Everything you need to know about Brazil heading into the FIFA World Cup

Everything you need to know about Brazil heading into the FIFA World Cup
JUNE 16, 2018

Amid bitter UK-Russia relations, police link up at World Cup

VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) Just as Bob Green was about to leave for a World Cup voyage across Russia, it became tense in the England supporter's household, as his girlfriend worried a...
JUNE 16, 2018

World Cup Day 2: Patriotic Duty - Make Your Kid Play Soccer

Former World Cup and current Major League Soccer star Bastian Schweinsteiger says Germany's willingness to overhaul its development program nearly 20 years ago helped his country w...
JUNE 16, 2018

Highly touted Belgium starts with World Cup newcomer Panama

SOCHI, Russia (AP) The celebration after Panama qualified for the World Cup was wild and emotional, enough that Panama City essentially shu...
JUNE 16, 2018
Highly touted Belgium starts with World Cup newcomer Panama

Ivanovic poised to set record for Serbia at World Cup

SAMARA, Russia (AP) Serbia's World Cup opener against Costa Rica on Sunday will have added significance for Branislav Ivanovic.
JUNE 16, 2018
Ivanovic poised to set record for Serbia at World Cup

90 in 90: France vs. Australia | 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Highlights | World Cup on FOX

90 in 90: France vs. Australia | 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Highlights
JUNE 16, 2018

Spain still behind De Gea after forgettable World Cup opener

SOCHI, Russia (AP) David De Gea had a forgettable World Cup debut as goalkeeper for Spain but quickly turned his focus to the bigger pictur...
JUNE 16, 2018
Spain still behind De Gea after forgettable World Cup opener

Kickoff: Brazil, Germany face high expectations at World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Brazil's quest for World Cup redemption begins Sunday. So does Germany's title defense.
JUNE 16, 2018
Kickoff: Brazil, Germany face high expectations at World Cup

Germans put up united front at World Cup after Erdogan photo

MOSCOW (AP) Germany is trying to look united ahead of its World Cup opener after a photo put the team at the center of a national debate ov...
JUNE 16, 2018
Germans put up united front at World Cup after Erdogan photo

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
Mission impossible might be possible for Iran at World Cup

Croatia fans cycle all the way to Russia for World Cup

KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) Some soccer fans will follow their teams anywhere to see them play in the World Cup.
JUNE 16, 2018