Saudi Arabia-Russia Preview

MOSCOW (AP) The World Cup is set to start and finish with games at the opposite ends of the spectrum.
JUNE 12, 2018
Saudi Arabia-Russia Preview

Germany looks to become 1st repeat Cup champ in half-century

MOSCOW (AP) After raising the World Cup eight miles from Copacabana Beach four years ago, Germany hopes to lift the trophy four miles from...
JUNE 12, 2018
Germany looks to become 1st repeat Cup champ in half-century

Atletico reaches deal to sign France international Lemar

MADRID (AP) Atletico Madrid says it has reached a deal to sign France international Thomas Lemar from Monaco.
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 urges referees to take their time for video review

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 Sochi
JUNE 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
Brazil right at home at World Cup base in sunny Sochi

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
British police: LGBT fans at World Cup should obey local law

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 has divisive legacy for Russia’s environment

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: Swiss have talent to go far but face tough start

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

ABOUT THE 2022 WORLD CUP

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