Neymar shines as Brazil beats Austria in World Cup warmup

VIENNA (AP) Neymar scored his second goal in two matches since returning from injury on Sunday, netting with a superb second-half strike as...
JUNE 10, 2018
Neymar shines as Brazil beats Austria in World Cup warmup

The Latest: FIFA Council approves bids for World Cup vote

MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on the FIFA meetings ahead of the World Cup in Russia (all times local):
JUNE 10, 2018
The Latest: FIFA Council approves bids for World Cup vote

FIFA delays talks on possible 48-team World Cup in Qatar

MOSCOW (AP) The prospect of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar growing to 48 teams faded Sunday after a discussion of the thorny issue was pulled...
JUNE 10, 2018
FIFA delays talks on possible 48-team World Cup in Qatar

Prospect of 2022 Qatar World Cup jumping to 48 teams fading

MOSCOW (AP) The prospect of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar growing to 48 teams faded Sunday after a discussion of the thorny issue was pulled from the agenda for FIFA's annual congre...
JUNE 10, 2018

Putin-led Russian World Cup vote win investigated 8 years on

GENEVA (AP) Speaking in English with a beaming smile, Vladimir Putin put his seal on Russia's World Cup hosting vote victory that eight yea...
JUNE 10, 2018
Putin-led Russian World Cup vote win investigated 8 years on

At World Cup, Russian billionaire Agalarov remembers Trump

KRASNOGORSK, Russia (AP) Ahead of the World Cup, Russian billionaire Aras Agalarov is reminiscing about his time with Donald Trump.
JUNE 9, 2018
At World Cup, Russian billionaire Agalarov remembers Trump

FIFA’s video ref rooms all set for World Cup test

KRASNOGORSK, Russia (AP) Two cramped rooms in a Moscow suburb could make or break countries' dreams of World Cup glory.
JUNE 9, 2018

World Cup spending, profits set to fall short of record sums

MOSCOW (AP) The 2018 World Cup has cost Russia billions of dollars to stage and will make FIFA hundreds of millions in profit.
JUNE 9, 2018
World Cup spending, profits set to fall short of record sums

Unimpressive Germany beats S. Arabia 2-1 in World Cup warmup

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) Defending World Cup champion Germany defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 on Friday for a timely but unimpressive win just ov...
JUNE 8, 2018
Unimpressive Germany beats S. Arabia 2-1 in World Cup warmup

WORLD CUP: Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal in 1986

WORLD CUP: Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal in 1986
JUNE 8, 2018

Cossacks under scrutiny as they prepare to guard World Cup

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) Russia plans to deploy thousands of Cossacks to guard the World Cup, but the traditional paramilitary groups fac...
JUNE 8, 2018
Cossacks under scrutiny as they prepare to guard World Cup

WORLD CUP: Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal in 1986

Diego Maradona scored one of the most underhanded goals in World Cup history in 1986. It's known as the ''Hand of God.''
JUNE 8, 2018

Portugal beats Algeria 3-0 in final warmup before World Cup

LISBON, Portugal (AP) With Cristiano Ronaldo back in action, Portugal cruised to a 3-0 win over Algeria in its final warmup match before tr...
JUNE 7, 2018
Portugal beats Algeria 3-0 in final warmup before World Cup

Ghana risks FIFA ban ahead of 2026 World Cup hosting vote

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) Ghana risks being suspended from the 2026 World Cup hosting vote by FIFA after its government said Thursday it had disbanded the national soccer federation amid...
JUNE 7, 2018

England completes World Cup prep by beating Costa Rica 2-0

LEEDS, England (AP) Marcus Rashford scored from long range as England beat Costa Rica 2-0 in its final World Cup warm-up match on Thursday.
JUNE 7, 2018
England completes World Cup prep by beating Costa Rica 2-0

World Cup match official resigns after TV airs cash sting

GENEVA (AP) A World Cup assistant referee resigned from duty after being caught taking a $600 cash payment in an undercover television sting.
JUNE 7, 2018

World Cup match official resigns after cash sting revealed

GENEVA (AP) A World Cup assistant referee resigned from duty after being caught taking a $600 cash payment in an undercover television sting.
JUNE 7, 2018

Neymar to start Brazil’s pre-World Cup friendly at Austria

LONDON (AP) While Neymar seems to be finishing his injury recovery and is set to play in Brazil's last pre-World Cup friendly at Austria on...
JUNE 7, 2018
Neymar to start Brazil’s pre-World Cup friendly at Austria

FIFA to put 100,000 World Cup tickets on sale Friday

ZURICH (AP) FIFA will put more than 100,000 World Cup game tickets, including the final, on sale Friday.
JUNE 7, 2018
FIFA to put 100,000 World Cup tickets on sale Friday

Panama plays for slain player Henriquez in World Cup debut

COLON, Panama (AP) Panama's players will likely have a lump in their throats when they step on the field at the World Cup in Russia.
JUNE 7, 2018

WORLD CUP: Ronaldo puts Paris agony behind him in 2002

The path to glory can be a painful one. Ronaldo, one of Brazil's greatest strikers, can attest to that.
JUNE 7, 2018
WORLD CUP: Ronaldo puts Paris agony behind him in 2002

Russia falls to World Cup low in new FIFA rankings

ZURICH (AP) Host nation Russia will kick off next week's World Cup as the lowest-ranked of the 32 teams in the tournament.
JUNE 7, 2018
Russia falls to World Cup low in new FIFA rankings

Here’s one prediction: Brazil beats Spain to win World Cup

If you're looking for a favorite when the World Cup opens next week in Russia, it's Brazil. Spain will be the losing finalist.
JUNE 7, 2018
Here’s one prediction: Brazil beats Spain to win World Cup

Nigeria beaten 1-0 by Czech Republic in World Cup warmup

SCHWECHAT, Austria (AP) Nigeria will go into the World Cup on a five-match winless streak after losing its final warmup game to Czech Republic 1-0 on Wednesday.
JUNE 6, 2018