Peru coach says Guerrero fit for World Cup, ready to play

SARANSK, Russia (AP) The mere presence of striker Paolo Guerrero on Peru's national team could have been a major distraction.
JUNE 15, 2018
Peru coach says Guerrero fit for World Cup, ready to play

No team but 2 referees for US at World Cup in Russia

MOSCOW (AP) Jair Murrufo remembers the first time he picked up a whistle and called a soccer match.
JUNE 15, 2018
No team but 2 referees for US at World Cup in Russia

Column: In Iceland, packing salt to face Messi at World Cup

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) To prepare for his job of keeping Lionel Messi quiet in Iceland's opening game of the World Cup, defender Birkir Sa...
JUNE 15, 2018
Column: In Iceland, packing salt to face Messi at World Cup

Troubled Spain meets rival Portugal and Ronaldo at World Cup

SOCHI, Russia (AP) - Compared to Spain's coaching chaos, the distractions created by Cristiano Ronaldo have become almost meaningless for Po...
JUNE 15, 2018
Troubled Spain meets rival Portugal and Ronaldo at World Cup

Iceland charms before World Cup debut against Argentina

MOSCOW (AP) Iceland is showing the charming, funny, friendly style that has won friends worldwide before the team's World Cup debut against...
JUNE 15, 2018
Iceland charms before World Cup debut against Argentina

Trump says he ‘worked hard’ on World Cup bid, thanks Kraft

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump said he worked hard on the effort to bring the 2026 World Cup to North America and thanked Robert Kraft, owner of the NFL's New England Patr...
JUNE 15, 2018

Costa Rica looks to Navas as World Cup opens against Serbia

SAMARA, Russia (AP) Hundreds of curious onlookers watched Costa Rica run through drills as the Central American team opened up a practice t...
JUNE 15, 2018
Costa Rica looks to Navas as World Cup opens against Serbia

In World Cup’s shadow, layoffs and anger at Russian factory

VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) Beneath Volgograd's baking early morning sun, clouds of midges pester factory workers at the Red October steelworks...
JUNE 15, 2018
In World Cup’s shadow, layoffs and anger at Russian factory

France coach indulges Griezmann before World Cup match

KAZAN, Russia (AP) France coach Didier Deschamps has always been clear with his players since taking charge six years ago: there is no ''I'' in team.
JUNE 15, 2018

Column: Putin gets luck of the draw at World Cup opener

MOSCOW (AP) When Yuri Gazinsky headed in the first goal of the 2018 World Cup, giving host Russia early joy in what developed into a 5-0 th...
JUNE 15, 2018
Column: Putin gets luck of the draw at World Cup opener

Russian hopes, fears tied up in Putin’s showcase World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin claims soccer and politics have nothing to do with each other, yet the World Cup he kicked off...
JUNE 14, 2018
Russian hopes, fears tied up in Putin’s showcase World Cup

Rainbow flag on display during Putin’s World Cup speech

MOSCOW (AP) The opening day of the World Cup showed different sides of Russia's approach to gay rights, with the rainbow flag displayed dur...
JUNE 14, 2018
Rainbow flag on display during Putin’s World Cup speech

Who will win the World Cup?

Nowtizki, Dallas athletes give World Cup predictions
JUNE 14, 2018

Alexi Lalas: 'This is exactly what Russia needed' against Saudi Arabia | World Cup

Alexi Lalas: 'This is exactly what Russia needed' against Saudi Arabia
JUNE 14, 2018

Putin and Russia get their 1st win at the World Cup

Putin and Russia get their 1st win at the World Cup
JUNE 14, 2018

Tiny Iceland faces Messi, Argentina in big World Cup debut

MOSCOW (AP) The smallest nation ever to play at a World Cup has a big start against Lionel Messi in Moscow on Saturday.
JUNE 14, 2018

Spain ready to leave World Cup coaching woes in the past

SOCHI, Russia (AP) Spain can't wait to get the ball rolling and put its coaching woes in the past.
JUNE 14, 2018
Spain ready to leave World Cup coaching woes in the past

Brazil experiments with a new ‘magic quartet’ at World Cup

SOCHI, Russia (AP) Brazil will be experimenting with a new version of the ''magic quartet'' in Russia.
JUNE 14, 2018
Brazil experiments with a new ‘magic quartet’ at World Cup

RECAP: Host Russia stomps Saudi Arabia to open World Cup

Inspired by the home crowd in the opening match of the World Cup, Russia ended a 16-year wait for victory.
JUNE 14, 2018

At 45, El Hadary offers a World Cup tale of tenacity

MOSCOW (AP) Egypt's 45-year-old goalkeeper Essam El Hadary says he feels like he's 20 again.
JUNE 14, 2018
At 45, El Hadary offers a World Cup tale of tenacity

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
Problems mount for Iran at World Cup

Peru, Denmark ride unbeaten runs into World Cup clash

SARANSK, Russia (AP) Neither Peru nor Denmark has lost in 18 months.
JUNE 14, 2018
Peru, Denmark ride unbeaten runs into World Cup clash

After Americans’ win, 3 could be key for World Cup hosting

MOSCOW (AP) Three is the new magic number for hosting a World Cup.
JUNE 14, 2018

Whirlwind World Cup awaits Fox’s lead voices Strong, Holden

SOCHI, Russia (AP) At this point, it all feels familiar for John Strong and Stuart Holden.
JUNE 14, 2018