2018 WORLD CUP: Guide to the teams in Group A

MOSCOW (AP) Guide to the teams in Group A at the World Cup in Russia:
DECEMBER 1, 2017
2018 WORLD CUP: Guide to the teams in Group A

Bizarre episodes surround FIFA trial in Brooklyn

NEW YORK (AP) A juror dismissed for sleeping during hearings. A defendant allegedly making a throat-slitting gesture to intimidate a witness. A judge admonishing a defendant for...
DECEMBER 1, 2017

World Cup draw completed with Russia playing Saudi Arabia in opening match; Spain in same group as Portugal

MOSCOW (AP) World Cup draw completed with Russia playing Saudi Arabia in opening match; Spain in same group as Portugal.
DECEMBER 1, 2017

Putin welcomes soccer world to Kremlin for World Cup draw

MOSCOW (AP) Vladimir Putin welcomes soccer luminaries to the Kremlin on Friday for a World Cup draw that provides a global audience for the Russian president to attempt to burnis...
NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Putin welcomes soccer world to Kremlin for World Cup draw

MOSCOW (AP) Vladimir Putin welcomes soccer luminaries to the Kremlin on Friday for a World Cup draw that provides a global audience for the Russian president to attempt to burnis...
NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Amid troubled WCup sales, FIFA set to hit $5.66B target

MOSCOW (AP) Even taking a financial hit from Italy and the United States failing to qualify, FIFA's top salesman insists the 2018 World Cu...
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Amid troubled WCup sales, FIFA set to hit $5.66B target

AP PHOTOS: Scarf-wearing Russian fans show their colors

MOSCOW (AP) Scarf-wearing soccer fans in Russia are already getting excited about next year's World Cup, and some are even expecting quite a lot from the country's national team...
NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Women's World Cup training run canceled in Lake Louise

LAKE LOUISE, Alberta (AP) Soft course conditions Wednesday forced the cancellation of training for the season-opening women's World Cup downhill.
NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Column: Russia yet to regain trust of sport before World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Gary Lineker was furious, astonished at how FIFA's executives were handing out the rights to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Column: Russia yet to regain trust of sport before World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Gary Lineker was furious, astonished at how FIFA's executives were handing out the rights to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
NOVEMBER 29, 2017

What to know about World Cup ticket sales, issues for fans

MOSCOW (AP) After Friday's World Cup draw, fans can start planning their trips. Here is what you need to know:
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
What to know about World Cup ticket sales, issues for fans

FIFA advisers: 'Danger' for gay fans at World Cup in Russia

MOSCOW (AP) FIFA's anti-discrimination advisers are warning gay soccer fans going to the 2018 World Cup in Russia that displays of affecti...
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
FIFA advisers: 'Danger' for gay fans at World Cup in Russia

FIFA says doping is not widespread in Russian soccer

MOSCOW (AP) FIFA defended Russia's right to host the World Cup amid a series of doping scandals, saying Tuesday that there is no sign of '...
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
FIFA says doping is not widespread in Russian soccer

FIFA says doping is not widespread in Russian soccer

MOSCOW (AP) FIFA defended Russia's right to host the World Cup amid a series of doping scandals, saying Tuesday that there is no sign of ''widespread'' drug use in Russian soccer...
NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Soccer corruption trial continues as FIFA gathers in Russia

When soccer officials gather this week in Russia for the World Cup draw, some will have a wary eye on reports from a New York courtroom.
NOVEMBER 27, 2017

South Korean wins World Cup men's skeleton race in Whistler

WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) Yun Sungbin of South Korea had the fastest starts and finishes in both heats Saturday to easily win a men's World Cup skeleton race. He has outrig...
NOVEMBER 25, 2017

Spain, France win Basketball World Cup qualifying openers

Fran Vazquez, a former lottery pick of the Orlando Magic, scored 15 points to lead Spain to a 79-66 victory over Montenegro in its opening game of qualifying for the 2019 Basketba...
NOVEMBER 25, 2017

FIFA reminds World Cup-bound Peru about government meddling

ZURICH (AP) FIFA has reminded the Peruvian soccer federation of rules prohibiting interference by national governments, one week after the...
NOVEMBER 24, 2017
FIFA reminds World Cup-bound Peru about government meddling

World Cup draw is without 10 of top 32 in new FIFA rankings

ZURICH (AP) Ten of the top 32 teams in the latest FIFA rankings will not be in the World Cup draw next week.
NOVEMBER 23, 2017
World Cup draw is without 10 of top 32 in new FIFA rankings

Tuesday's Sports in Brief

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Australia coach quits despite guiding Socceroos to World Cup

Ange Postecoglou framed his departure as Socceroos head coach with a stereotypically Aussie scenario.
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
Australia coach quits despite guiding Socceroos to World Cup

Australia coach quits despite guiding Socceroos to World Cup

SYDNEY (AP) Ange Postecoglou has quit as Australia coach a week after the Socceroos secured a spot at next year's World Cup with an intercontinental win over Honduras.
NOVEMBER 21, 2017

FIFA bans 3 soccer officials for life for taking bribes

GENEVA (AP) Three soccer officials who pleaded guilty in American courts to accepting bribes were banned for life by the FIFA ethics committee on Tuesday.
NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Italy soccer chief resigns after failure to reach World Cup

ROME (AP) Italy's soccer federation president became the second major casualty of the Azzurri's failure to qualify for the World Cup for t...
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
Italy soccer chief resigns after failure to reach World Cup

World Cup bribes, death threats: Corrupt world of FIFA

Hour after hour in a New York City courtroom, the schemes to corrupt world soccer are spilling out.
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
World Cup bribes, death threats: Corrupt world of FIFA

ABOUT THE 2022 WORLD CUP

The 2022 FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar is the 22nd edition of the biggest sporting event on the planet. The tournament is already at a fever pitch, being held in the winter for the first time since 1930.

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Check out our FIFA World Cup 2022 Fan Guide for everything you need to know about this year's event.