Russia ranked 63 by FIFA for Confederations Cup; Brazil top

ZURICH (AP) Confederations Cup host Russia dropped two places to No. 63 team in the new FIFA rankings on Thursday.
JUNE 1, 2017
Russia ranked 63 by FIFA for Confederations Cup; Brazil top

FIFA World Rankings List for June

ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings published Thursday (last month's rankings in parentheses):
JUNE 1, 2017

Bruce Arena will stick with Tim Howard as USMNT starting goalkeeper

Howard will be in goal for the Americans' June World Cup qualifiers.
MAY 30, 2017

Watch Chicharito become Mexico's all-time leading goal scorer

No player has ever scored more goals for Mexico than Javier Hernandez.
MAY 28, 2017

LAFC gives a virtual walk through of Banc of California Stadium

LA's newest soccer team is giving fans a virtual look at their new stadium.
MAY 20, 2017

The 9 must-watch matches of the U-20 World Cup

These are the matches to keep an eye out for from South Korea.
MAY 18, 2017
The 9 must-watch matches of the U-20 World Cup

Mexico names preliminary roster for World Cup qualifying vs. USMNT

Juan Carlos Osorio named a 32-man roster for upcoming friendlies and World Cup qualifiers.
MAY 16, 2017
Mexico names preliminary roster for World Cup qualifying vs. USMNT

ESPN gives a Sunday home to its top magazine show

NEW YORK (AP) ESPN says it is putting a sharper focus on its long-form journalism with Sunday's launch of the revamped magazine show ''E:60,'' with Bob Ley and Jeremy Schaap as h...
MAY 11, 2017

FIFA sets rules for 2026 World Cup bids, and it's good news for the USA, Mexico and Canada

The North American trio could be awarded the World Cup as soon as June 2018.
MAY 11, 2017
FIFA sets rules for 2026 World Cup bids, and it's good news for the USA, Mexico and Canada

Bahrain bars Human Rights Watch staffer from FIFA event

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) A Human Rights Watch activist said Wednesday that Bahrain has barred him from entering the tiny island nation for the annual FIFA congress as the...
MAY 10, 2017

FIFA has decided how many teams from each continent will go to the 2026 World Cup -- here's how it's broken down

The outline for 2026 World Cup qualifying has been finalized.
MAY 10, 2017
FIFA has decided how many teams from each continent will go to the 2026 World Cup -- here's how it's broken down

USA, Mexico, Canada 2026 World Cup bid gets big boost as FIFA approves fast-tracked process

The North American bid to host the World Cup looks even better now.
MAY 9, 2017

Ousted FIFA ethics judge and investigator say FIFA's reform efforts are over, future of soccer jeopardized

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) Ousted FIFA ethics judge and investigator say FIFA's reform efforts are over, future of soccer jeopardized.
MAY 9, 2017

USMNT to host final home World Cup qualifier at Orlando City's new stadium

The USMNT's road to Russia is a bit clearer.
MAY 8, 2017
USMNT to host final home World Cup qualifier at Orlando City's new stadium

Lionel Messi's suspension overturned, giving Argentina's World Cup chances a huge boost

The superstar can now play in Argentina's next three matches.
MAY 5, 2017

Jesse Gonzalez says he wants to play for Mexico, not the USMNT

The fantastic young goalkeeper has his eyes on a spot with El Tri.
MAY 2, 2017

Asian Olympic chief Sheikh Ahmad resigns from soccer roles, won't seek re-election to FIFA Council after bribery claim

ZURICH (AP) Asian Olympic chief Sheikh Ahmad resigns from soccer roles, won't seek re-election to FIFA Council after bribery claim.
APRIL 30, 2017

Michigan's football team tunes up for final day in Rome

ROME (AP) Michigan's football team tuned up for its final day together in Italy with a practice and a chemistry-building event.
APRIL 29, 2017
Michigan's football team tunes up for final day in Rome

Tuesday's Sports in Brief

AUTO RACING
APRIL 26, 2017

Alex Gibney doc 'No Stone Unturned' pulled from Tribeca

NEW YORK (AP) Just a week before its scheduled Tribeca Film Festival premiere, producers of Alex Gibney's ''No Stone Unturned'' pulled the documentary about the 1994 murder of si...
APRIL 14, 2017

Brazil move into the top spot of new FIFA rankings, USA and Mexico scoot up

We have a new No. 1.
APRIL 13, 2017
Brazil move into the top spot of new FIFA rankings, USA and Mexico scoot up

Bruce Arena: '2026 will be the time where we're gonna start talking about winning a World Cup'

The USMNT coach looks ahead to a potential U.S.-hosted World Cup, and more.
APRIL 13, 2017
Bruce Arena: '2026 will be the time where we're gonna start talking about winning a World Cup'

U.S., Mexico and Canada ask FIFA to expedite 2026 World Cup decision with approval by next year

Instead of waiting until 2020, we might know if the U.S. will host a World Cup by next year.
APRIL 11, 2017

A German prosecutor says a letter was found near a soccer team bus where explosives went off; details withheld

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) A German prosecutor says a letter was found near a soccer team bus where explosives went off; details withheld.
APRIL 11, 2017

Police chief says investigators assume German soccer team was targeted for explosives that rocked bus

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) Police chief says investigators assume German soccer team was targeted for explosives that rocked bus.
APRIL 11, 2017

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