Gimenez scores to lift Uruguay over Egypt 1-0 in Group A

YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) On a team that boasts one of the World Cup's most potent attacks, a defender lifted Uruguay to its first opening-match victory at the World Cup in 48 ye...
JUNE 16, 2018

As Saudis wilt on field, kingdom pursues soccer power grab

MOSCOW (AP) The Saudis have ambitions to seize control over parts of international soccer. Losing 5-0 by Russia in the World Cup opener sho...
JUNE 15, 2018
As Saudis wilt on field, kingdom pursues soccer power grab

Portugal earns draw with Spain behind Ronaldo's hat trick

Ronaldo completed a hat trick with a perfectly taken free kick in the 88th minute to give Portugal a 3-3 draw against Spain on Friday at the World Cup.
JUNE 15, 2018

World Cup reality beckons for Gudmundsson, Iceland

BURNLEY, England (AP) Around the turn of the century, when Iceland was a punching bag in European soccer and its aspiring young players mostly had to settle for gravel fields, Joh...
JUNE 15, 2018

Did Nacho just score the goal of the World Cup for Spain? | World Cup on FOX

Nacho scores a beauty to give Spain a 3-2 lead
JUNE 15, 2018

Costa Rica fan wins dream trip to the World Cup in Russia

SAMARA, Russia (AP) Martin Gomez twice hung up his phone thinking he was part of a prank or scam. The third time he took the call, and lear...
JUNE 15, 2018
Costa Rica fan wins dream trip to the World Cup in Russia

Spain’s tumultuous week ends with 3-3 draw against Portugal

SOCHI, Russia (AP) Spain was on the cusp of a perfect ending following days of turmoil, minutes from a spectacular triumph over Iberian riv...
JUNE 15, 2018
Spain’s tumultuous week ends with 3-3 draw against Portugal

Costa Rica fans get surprise call about free World Cup trip

SAMARA, Russia (AP) Costa Rica fan Martin Gomez hung up the phone twice, thinking it was a prank call or a scam. But the third time he took the call, he cried with joy.
JUNE 15, 2018

Pirates’ Kang reinstated from restricted list, optioned

PITTSBURGH (AP) Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang has been reinstated from the restricted list and optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis after missing last season and the first part of t...
JUNE 15, 2018

TV ratings down for World Cup opener

The overnight rating from major markets of the World Cup opener was less than half of the overnight for the first game of the 2014 tournament, hurt by a much earlier kickoff and le...
JUNE 15, 2018

AP PHOTOS: Hat trick, own goal highlight Day 2 of World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Day 2 of the World Cup started Friday with an unexciting match between Egypt and highly favored Uruguay, with Egyptian star Mohamed Salah on the bench with a shoulder...
JUNE 15, 2018

RECAP: Hat trick via Ronaldo helps Portugal tie Spain in World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo's opening goal from the penalty spot allowed him to become the fourth player to score in four World Cups.
JUNE 15, 2018

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo scores historic hat-trick in Portugal's 3-3 draw with Spain | World Cup

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo scores historic hat-trick in Portugal's 3-3 draw with Spain in World Cup
JUNE 15, 2018

The Latest: FIFA opens case into Palestinian’s Messi remarks

MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Friday at the World Cup (all times local):
JUNE 15, 2018
The Latest: FIFA opens case into Palestinian’s Messi remarks

The Latest: Injured Salah to miss Egypt’s World Cup opener

MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Friday at the World Cup (all times local):
JUNE 15, 2018
The Latest: Injured Salah to miss Egypt’s World Cup opener

RECAP: Own-goal earns Iran 1-0 victory over Morocco at World Cup

Aziz Bouhaddouz headed a free kick into his own net in the fifth minute of injury time to gift Iran a 1-0 victory over Morocco on Friday at the World Cup.
JUNE 15, 2018

Own-goal earns Iran 1-0 win over Morocco at World Cup

Own-goal earns Iran 1-0 win over Morocco at World Cup
JUNE 15, 2018

Own-goal earns Iran 1-0 win over Morocco at World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Aziz Bouhaddouz, head in his hands and face buried in the turf, was probably unaware of the opposing players an...
JUNE 15, 2018
Own-goal earns Iran 1-0 win over Morocco at World Cup

Ziyech fails to live up to hype after glaring Morocco miss

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Hakim Ziyech had the perfect chance to give Morocco an early lead against Iran in their opening World Cup match on Friday when the ball rolled to him n...
JUNE 15, 2018

Pharaohs’ late World Cup loss piles on misery for Egyptians

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) For the millions of Egyptians who watched on TV, Friday's loss to Uruguay in the country's first World Cup matc...
JUNE 15, 2018
Pharaohs’ late World Cup loss piles on misery for Egyptians

Croatia’s golden generation keen to live up to expectations

KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) For Croatia's golden generation, the great expectations held by key players outshine even those of the team's fana...
JUNE 15, 2018
Croatia’s golden generation keen to live up to expectations

Iranians pour into streets to celebrate football win

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iranians have poured into the streets to celebrate the national football team's 1-0 win over Morocco at the World Cup in Russia.
JUNE 15, 2018

Egypt coach expects Salah to play against Russia

YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) Egypt coach Hector Cuper couldn't say for certain whether Mohamed Salah's absence was the thing that cost his te...
JUNE 15, 2018
Egypt coach expects Salah to play against Russia

Russia routs Saudi Arabia 5-0 in opening game of World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Vladimir Putin craves sporting glory, and he got another taste of it in the opening match of the World Cup.
JUNE 15, 2018

Nigeria captain says his team has had warm welcome in Russia

KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) Nigeria's coach and captain brushed aside fears of the team being targeted with racist abuse in World Cup stadiums Friday, saying that the country's young...
JUNE 15, 2018

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