WORLD CUP: Balanced Brazil reduces dependence on Neymar

SAO PAULO (AP) Brazil is still shaking off the embarrassment of losing to Germany 7-1 in its home World Cup.
JUNE 12, 2018

WORLD CUP: Rossi explodes into life as Italy wins 3rd title

Italy has a reputation of being a slow-starter at the World Cup, not least because of its exploits at the 1982 tournament in Spain.
JUNE 12, 2018

WORLD CUP: Time for Deschamps' talented France to win trophy

WORLD CUP: Time for Deschamps' talented France to win trophy
JUNE 12, 2018

NAmerican, Morocco bids pitch 2026 World Cup plans to voters

MOSCOW (AP) In a FIFA election where money could be key, Morocco tried to heap doubt on North American promises of multi-billion dollar 202...
JUNE 12, 2018
NAmerican, Morocco bids pitch 2026 World Cup plans to voters

Morocco jibes at NAmerican cash pledges for 2026 World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) In a FIFA election where money could be key, Morocco tried to heap doubt on North American promises of multi-billion dollar 202...
JUNE 12, 2018
Morocco jibes at NAmerican cash pledges for 2026 World Cup

Analog charm of World Cup sticker book endures among fans

SAO PAULO (AP) Eighth-grade teacher Ari Mascarenhas could have picked high-tech gadgets or modern apps to help his students learn Portugues...
JUNE 11, 2018
Analog charm of World Cup sticker book endures among fans

WORLD CUP: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacks

WORLD CUP: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacks
JUNE 11, 2018

WORLD CUP: Tiny Iceland continues to live the dream

The thunderclap is headed to Russia.
JUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Tiny Iceland continues to live the dream

WORLD CUP: Star-studded Croatia has potential to shine

Even with the talent oozing through the squad, Croatia only squeezed through the playoffs to qualify for a second straight World Cup.
JUNE 11, 2018

WORLD CUP: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacks

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Without Lionel Messi, would Argentina even be going to the World Cup?
JUNE 11, 2018

Check out the epic Adidas FIFA World Cup Highlight Machine and build your own highlights

Check out the official FIFA World Cup Highlight Machine
JUNE 11, 2018

WORLD CUP: Cahill chases history after making Aussie squad

SYDNEY (AP) Tim Cahill wants to join an elite list of World Cup scorers to sit alongside Pele, Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose.
JUNE 11, 2018

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

Everything you need to know about Argentina heading into the FIFA World Cup
JUNE 11, 2018

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

Everything you need to know about Iceland heading into the FIFA World Cup
JUNE 11, 2018

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

Everything you need to know about Poland heading into the FIFA World Cup™
JUNE 11, 2018

Western Sahara conflict impacts Morocco 2026 World Cup bid

RABAT, Morocco (AP) The 2026 World Cup contest has been engulfed in intrigue about whether Donald Trump's rhetoric on immigration and forei...
JUNE 11, 2018
Western Sahara conflict impacts Morocco 2026 World Cup bid

WORLD CUP: Beckenbauer wins World Cup as player and coach

In 1990, months after the Berlin Wall came crashing down, West Germany won its third World Cup and Franz Beckenbauer became the first person to win as captain and coach.
JUNE 11, 2018

Champions League drama gives World Cup tough act to follow

A spirit of chaos and adventure swept through this season's Champions League, serving up a record number of goals and almost non-stop drama...
JUNE 11, 2018
Champions League drama gives World Cup tough act to follow

WORLD CUP: Morocco back after 2 decades with eye on 2 events

Morocco's first World Cup victory in Russia could come off the field.
JUNE 11, 2018

WORLD CUP: Unbeaten in qualifying, Iran faces tougher test

After an almost flawless qualifying campaign, Iran will find it far tougher at the World Cup.
JUNE 11, 2018

WORLD CUP: Russia on abject form for home World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Russia goes into its home World Cup with expectations at rock bottom. It's the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, according...
JUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Russia on abject form for home World Cup

WORLD CUP: Uruguay striker Suarez seeking redemption

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) Uruguay's priority will be keeping Luiz Suarez tamed at this World Cup.
JUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Uruguay striker Suarez seeking redemption

WORLD CUP: Egypt’s hopes rest on Mohamed Salah’s recovery

CAIRO (AP) Mohamed Salah has the ability to light up any team, particularly Egypt.
JUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Egypt’s hopes rest on Mohamed Salah’s recovery

WORLD CUP: Coaching changes unsettle lowest-ranked Saudis

After dozens of coaching changes in the last 25 years, Saudi Arabia has a proven winner in charge for the World Cup.
JUNE 11, 2018