WORLD CUP: Shootout decides World Cup match for 1st time
For many, the 1982 semifinal match between France and West Germany is the greatest World Cup game of them all.JUNE 6, 2018
Russia extends winless run against Turkey ahead of World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Russia will go into its home World Cup without a win in seven games after drawing 1-1 with an under-strength Turkey team on Tue...JUNE 5, 2018
European clubs provide 3 in 4 players picked for World Cup
NYON, Switzerland (AP) European soccer clubs are providing 74 percent of the 736 players who are going to the World Cup.JUNE 5, 2018
WORLD CUP: Hurst hat trick wins it for England in 1966
Alf Ramsey's prediction that ''England will win the World Cup'' at home was bold. After all, the home of football had done very little since...JUNE 5, 2018
Spanish soccer boss cancels controversial World Cup trip
MADRID (AP) The new president of the Spanish Football Federation says he's been able to cancel a previously arranged trip by officials to t...JUNE 5, 2018
World Cup spending, profits set to fall short of record sums
GENEVA (AP) The 2018 World Cup has cost Russia billions of dollars to stage and will make FIFA hundreds of millions in profit.JUNE 5, 2018
Putin’s World Cup a prestige boost for sanctions-hit host
MOSCOW (AP) Vladimir Putin's Russia was always going to be a controversial host, but few could have imagined the turbulent situation that greets the 2018 World Cup.JUNE 5, 2018
FIFA files criminal complaint over World Cup ticket sales
GENEVA (AP) FIFA has filed a criminal complaint in Switzerland against online ticket platform Viagogo in its crackdown on unauthorized Worl...JUNE 5, 2018
WORLD CUP: What you need to know about traveling in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) For fans facing the challenge of navigating their way around at the World Cup, here's what to know about traveling in Russia an...JUNE 5, 2018
Morocco impresses in World Cup tuneup, beats Slovakia 2-1
GENEVA (AP) Morocco impressed again in its World Cup preparation, beating Slovakia 2-1 in a warmup game on Monday.JUNE 4, 2018
Ronaldo begins World Cup preparations amid Madrid doubts
Surrounded by doubts about his future at Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo is bringing some unwanted distraction to Portugal ahead of the World...JUNE 4, 2018
Lewandowski, Szczesny head Poland’s final World Cup squad
ARLAMOW, Poland (AP) Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczesny will lead Poland's World Cup campaign after being included as expected in the final 23-man squad.JUNE 4, 2018
UEFA sanctions Zenit in Russia racism case before World Cup
NYON, Switzerland (AP) UEFA has ordered Zenit St. Petersburg to play its next European game behind closed doors in another racism sanction...JUNE 4, 2018
Switzerland opts for experience in World Cup squad
LUGANO, Switzerland (AP) Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic has stressed continuity in picking a 23-man World Cup squad with no surprises on Monday.JUNE 4, 2018
New head of Spanish federation upset over World Cup trip
MADRID (AP) The new president of the Spanish soccer federation has attacked the past administration for paying about $2 million to take mor...JUNE 4, 2018
Malaga forward En Nesyri makes Morocco’s World Cup squad
RABAT, Morocco (AP) Morocco included Spain-based forward Youssef En Nesyri in its World Cup squad at the expense of defender Badr Banoun.JUNE 4, 2018
Injured Bendtner fails to make to Denmark’s World Cup squad
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) Nicklas Bendtner has been left off Denmark's World Cup squad.JUNE 4, 2018
Spain held by Switzerland ahead of World Cup
VILLARREAL, Spain (AP) Spain couldn't manage more than a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in its final match before traveling to Russia for the...JUNE 3, 2018
Iwobi, Moses headline Nigeria’s World Cup squad
VIENNA (AP) Alex Iwobi and Victor Moses are the big names in Nigeria's final 23-man squad for the World Cup, with John Obi Mikel as captain...JUNE 3, 2018
Dzagoev, Cheryshev make Russia’s squad for home World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Creative midfielder Alan Dzagoev and Villarreal winger Denis Cheryshev have been confirmed in Russia's final 23-man squad for its home World Cup.JUNE 3, 2018
Balance between club and country gets tricky with World Cup
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Kendall Waston was surrounded by Vancouver Whitecaps teammates when the club's coach, Carl Robinson, infor...JUNE 3, 2018
Tim Cahill set to play in 4th World Cup for Australia
SYDNEY (AP) Tim Cahill will have a chance to score a goal in his fourth consecutive World Cup for Australia.JUNE 3, 2018
England prepares for World Cup with 2-1 win over Nigeria
LONDON (AP) England relied on goals from Gary Cahill and Harry Kane before slackening in the second half to beat Nigeria 2-1 in a World Cup...JUNE 2, 2018
WORLD CUP: Pele comes of age as Brazil wins 1958 World Cup
It took a 17-year-old phenom to finally turn things around for Brazil.JUNE 2, 2018
AP Source: North America World Cup bid outscores Morocco
FIFA inspectors warned voters deciding the host of the 2026 World Cup that Morocco's plans pose a ''high risk'' to the tournament due to a l...JUNE 2, 2018
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