FIFA asked to expand World Cup to 48 teams for Qatar in 2022

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) FIFA President Gianni Infantino is keen on hastening the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams for the 2022 t...
APRIL 12, 2018
FIFA asked to expand World Cup to 48 teams for Qatar in 2022

France to face South Africa, Argentina and Fiji in November

PARIS (AP) France is to host South Africa, Argentina and Fiji in November rugby tests.
APRIL 12, 2018

Serbia defender Nastasic doubtful for World Cup

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) Schalke and Serbia defender Matija Nastasic has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering cruciate ligament damage to his right knee.
APRIL 12, 2018

Japan coach Nishino says timing of promotion a challenge

TOKYO (AP) Japan coach Akira Nishino is facing a difficult challenge by taking over from Vahid Halilhodzic with only two months to go befor...
APRIL 12, 2018
Japan coach Nishino says timing of promotion a challenge

FIFA World Rankings List for April

ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings for April (last month's rankings in parentheses):
APRIL 12, 2018

FINA visits Atlanta as part of 2026 World Cup evaluation

ATLANTA (AP) A FIFA evaluation committee wrapped up its visit to Atlanta on Wednesday, checking out possible sites for the 2026 World Cup.
APRIL 12, 2018
FINA visits Atlanta as part of 2026 World Cup evaluation

FIFA looks for $25 billion, 12-year deal for new tournaments

GENEVA (AP) FIFA is planning to team up with Saudi Arabian, Chinese and American investors in a $25 billion, 12-year deal that could add two major international tournaments to an...
APRIL 11, 2018

Morocco takes FIFA to court to recruit Spain’s El Haddadi

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The Moroccan soccer federation is taking FIFA to court in the hopes of recruiting Spain forward Munir El Haddadi before the World Cup.
APRIL 10, 2018

With World Cup nearing, Asian teams still hiring and firing

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) Japan's surprise sacking of head coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday marked a fifth coaching change from Asia's five participants at the 2018 World Cup in th...
APRIL 10, 2018

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay agree on 2030 World Cup bid

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay have agreed on 12 cities where they want to host the centenary World Cup in 20...
APRIL 9, 2018
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay agree on 2030 World Cup bid

Fabio Capello announces his retirement from coaching

ROME (AP) After a career spanning five countries and countless titles both as a player and a coach, Fabio Capello announced his retirement...
APRIL 9, 2018
Fabio Capello announces his retirement from coaching

Fabio Capello retires from coaching

ROME (AP) After a career spanning five countries and countless titles both as a player and a coach, Fabio Capello announced his retirement...
APRIL 9, 2018
Fabio Capello retires from coaching

Report: Japan fires coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup

TOKYO (AP) Japan fired coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday, two months before the World Cup, and immediately replaced him with Akira Nishino,...
APRIL 9, 2018
Report: Japan fires coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup

Report: Japan to fire coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup

TOKYO (AP) Japan fired coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday, two months before the World Cup, and immediately replaced him with Akira Nishino,...
APRIL 9, 2018
Report: Japan to fire coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup

Competitive soccer finally returns to Iraq on Tuesday

Competitive international soccer returns to Iraq on Tuesday less than a month after FIFA lifted a near three-decade-long ban.
APRIL 9, 2018

Study: Violence risks rise if Mexico co-hosts 2026 World Cup

FIFA inspectors begin evaluating Mexico's suitability to stage World Cup matches in 2026 on Monday after a study commissioned for the North...
APRIL 8, 2018
Study: Violence risks rise if Mexico co-hosts 2026 World Cup

Lloyd’s 100th international goal leads US over Mexico 6-2

HOUSTON (AP) Carli Lloyd became the sixth American to score 100 international goals, putting the United States ahead as it rallied for a 6-2 win over Mexico in an exhibition Sunda...
APRIL 8, 2018

Msakni out of World Cup with knee injury

PARIS (AP) Tunisia's top player, Youssef Msakni, will miss the World Cup after sustaining a knee ligament injury.
APRIL 8, 2018

Egypt cyclist pedals to Russia to support team in World Cup

CAIRO (AP) An Egyptian cyclist has set off on Saturday from the heart of downtown Cairo heading to Moscow to support Egypt's national soccer team in the World Cup.
APRIL 7, 2018

Dominica’s government announces vote for Morocco World Cup

Morocco received its latest 2026 World Cup vote pledge from a government minister on the Caribbean island of Dominica, despite FIFA rules prohibiting political interference in nati...
APRIL 6, 2018

Spain beat Australia, Scots upend England to open HK 7s

HONG KONG (AP) Fiji began its bid for a record fourth successive Hong Kong Sevens rugby title when it beat Pacific neighbor Samoa 31-12 on Friday.
APRIL 6, 2018

Alex Morgan scores twice in 4-1 US win over Mexico

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Alex Morgan scored twice and the U.S. women's national team got three goals in the space of four minutes early in the second half to beat Mexico 4-1 on Thu...
APRIL 6, 2018

Russia says spy case tension won’t hit World Cup security

MOSCOW (AP) Russia's World Cup chief says international security cooperation for the tournament won't be disrupted by the tense relations with other countries following the poison...
APRIL 4, 2018

Portugal midfielder Danilo to miss World Cup

LISBON, Portugal (AP) Portugal defensive midfielder Danilo Pereira is set to miss this summer's World Cup after injuring his left leg.
APRIL 4, 2018

France coach calls for government action against racism

PARIS (AP) France coach Didier Deschamps is calling for zero tolerance on racism and for governments to tackle the problem together as FIFA investigates racial abuse that targeted...
APRIL 4, 2018

ABOUT THE 2022 WORLD CUP

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