4 years later, graft taints 10 Brazilian World Cup stadiums
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Four years after the World Cup, Brazil's massive corruption probes have cleared only two of the 12 stadiums.JUNE 13, 2018
Brazil right at home at World Cup base in sunny Sochi
It didn't take long before Neymar and his Brazil teammates started heading to the beach after the team arrived at its World Cup base in Sochi.JUNE 12, 2018
NBCSN to simulcast Telemundo World Cup game, encroaching Fox
NEW YORK (AP) NBCUniversal stepped up efforts to draw viewers to its Spanish-language World Cup coverage in the United States by scheduling a simulcast on the NBC Sports Network o...JUNE 12, 2018
FIFA picks referee Pitana of Argentina for World Cup opener
MOSCOW (AP) World Cup referees must ensure all the time used for video review is played at the end of each half - even if a stoppage takes 10 minutes.JUNE 12, 2018
FIFA signs Egypt government to World Cup sponsor deal
MOSCOW (AP) FIFA has its first 2018 World Cup sponsor from Africa - the government of Egypt.JUNE 12, 2018
Lowly-ranked Russians, Saudis meet to kick off World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) The World Cup is set to start and finish with games at the opposite ends of the spectrum.JUNE 12, 2018
US has FIFA edge over risky Morocco in 2026 World Cup vote
MOSCOW (AP) If the football federations follow FIFA's guidance, the 2026 World Cup should be awarded to the North American bid on Wednesday.JUNE 12, 2018
Salah mending but still questionable for World Cup opener
GROZNY, Russia (AP) Mohamed Salah joined the rest of Egypt's World Cup squad for warmup drills Tuesday and dribbled for the first time since injuring his left shoulder in last mon...JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Brazil right at home at World Cup base in sunny Sochi
Brazil right at home at World Cup base in sunny SochiJUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: With Mane, Senegal expects team to match 2002 run
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) When the World Cup trophy tour reached Senegal, President Macky Sall got the taste of being a champion. It's an experience he hopes is real in Senegal one day.JUNE 12, 2018
Brazil right at home at World Cup base in sunny Sochi
SOCHI, Russia (AP) It didn't take long before Neymar and his Brazil teammates started heading to the beach after the team arrived at its Wo...JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Sudden coaching change shakes Japan preparations
Akira Nishino was given only two months to prepare Japan for the World Cup after the sudden dismissal of Vahid Halilhodzic.JUNE 12, 2018
Real Madrid says Spain coach Julen Lopetegui will be the club's manager after the World Cup
MADRID (AP) Real Madrid says Spain coach Julen Lopetegui will be the club's manager after the World Cup.JUNE 12, 2018
Injured Glik set to return for Poland at World Cup
WARSAW, Poland (AP) Poland's team doctor says injured defender Kamil Glik should be fit to return to play in the World Cup game against Japan.JUNE 12, 2018
Kremlin: Putin to attend FIFA Congress ahead of World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the FIFA Congress on the eve of the World Cup opener.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: First-timer Panama tweaks defense to limit damage
PANAMA CITY (AP) In a country better known for its baseball players and boxing champions, soccer will muscle into their territory when Panama makes its first trip to the World Cup...JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: With Zlatan gone, Sweden not defined by 1 player
Sweden has shed its major distraction: Zlatan Ibrahimovic isn't coming back for the World Cup.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Son key to South Korea avoiding 2nd candy attack
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) Progress for South Korea's players will be avoiding being pelted with candy again on their return from the World Cup.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Tactical tinkering unsettling Mexico players
MEXICO CITY (AP) Mexicans can never be sure who will be playing for the national team under Juan Carlos Osorio.JUNE 12, 2018
British police: LGBT fans at World Cup should obey local law
DOMODEDOVO, Russia (AP) Police from 33 countries are gathering under one roof for the World Cup as Russia prepares to deal with potential i...JUNE 12, 2018
World Cup has divisive legacy for Russia’s environment
KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) October Island was considered to some ''a little corner of heaven'' in the Russian city of Kaliningrad.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Swiss have talent to go far but face tough start
GENEVA (AP) Switzerland's World Cup prospects are one of the hardest to predict, and also the most intriguing.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Haunted by inconsistency, Serbia gambles on youth
With a mandate to integrate the country's promising young players into the squad, Serbia coach Mladen Krstajic was hired after the national team had already qualified for the World...JUNE 12, 2018
Nigeria’s bright, trippy uniforms a hit among World Cup unis
NEW YORK (AP) Spain, your asymmetry is showing. Nigeria, you're so bright I need shades! Croatia, Russia's fresh out of Big Boy restaurants.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Costa Rica lifted expectations with run to last 8
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) After reaching the quarterfinals at the World Cup four years ago, Costa Rica has high standards to match in Russi...JUNE 12, 2018
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