FIFA World Rankings List for September

ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings published Thursday (last month's rankings in parentheses):
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Infantino faces ethics complaint over FIFA leadership

LONDON (AP) Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA faced renewed criticism Wednesday when two former officials turned on the president with complaints about his conduct.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Ousted FIFA official set to testify to British legislators

LONDON (AP) An ousted FIFA official is due to testify at a British parliamentary hearing on Wednesday about the ''pressure and interference'' experienced while overseeing governa...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Peru asks FIFA to move Argentina qualifier from Boca stadium

LIMA, Peru (AP) Peruvian football officials have asked FIFA to shift the World Cup qualifier against Argentina next month from Boca Junior...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Peru asks FIFA to move Argentina qualifier from Boca stadium

Former FIFA VP Chung gets date to appeal 5-year ban at CAS

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Former FIFA vice president Chung Mong-joon's appeal against a five-year ban by FIFA will be heard on Nov. 14.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

'Unfair' for FIFA to annul WCup qualifier over crooked ref

SOMERSET WEST, South Africa (AP) FIFA's decision to order a World Cup qualifier to be replayed because of match-fixing by a crooked referee is unprecedented and unfair, according...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

A World Cup without Messi, Ronaldo? It's possible in Russia

MANCHESTER, England (AP) It's getting anxious for teams and players fearing missing out on the World Cup.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
A World Cup without Messi, Ronaldo? It's possible in Russia

Uruguay and Colombia trending up; Argentina heading down

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Uruguay and Colombia are trending the right way in their bids to qualify for next year's World Cup.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Uruguay and Colombia trending up; Argentina heading down

Colombia gets precious point in 1-1 draw with leading Brazil

Radamel Falcao scored a second-half header to salvage a 1-1 draw for Colombia against group leader Brazil, earning an important point in qu...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Colombia gets precious point in 1-1 draw with leading Brazil

Brazil only cinch in topsy-turvy South American qualifying

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Only one thing is certain in South American World Cup qualifying: Brazil has advanced and is the best team on the cont...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Brazil only cinch in topsy-turvy South American qualifying

Argentina's problem is simple: Despite Messi, it can't score

Despite having arguably the world's best player in Lionel Messi and a new attack-minded coach in Jorge Sampaoli, Argentina is on the verge...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Argentina's problem is simple: Despite Messi, it can't score

Uruguay, Argentina draw 0-0 in disappointing result for both

In a show of solidarity, Uruguay's Luis Suarez modeled a uniform with No. 20 on the front and Argentina's Lionel Messi stood alongside him...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Uruguay, Argentina draw 0-0 in disappointing result for both

Paraguay joins Argentina-Uruguay in Cup bid; Chile may, too

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) Paraguay plans to join Argentina and Uruguay in a regional bid to host the centenary World Cup in 2030. And it may...
AUGUST 31, 2017
Paraguay joins Argentina-Uruguay in Cup bid; Chile may, too

Paraguay to join Argentina, Uruguay in 2030 World Cup bid

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) Paraguay plans to join Argentina and Uruguay in a three-nation bid to host the centenary World Cup in 2030.
AUGUST 31, 2017

Top Billing in South America: Argentina vs. Uruguay

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Lionel Messi is back for Argentina. And Luis Suarez is expected to return for Uruguay.
AUGUST 29, 2017
Top Billing in South America: Argentina vs. Uruguay

Bolivia loses appeal against forfeited Worlds Cup games

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Bolivia lost its appeal against forfeiting two World Cup qualifying games for fielding an ineligible player on Tuesday, a ruling that hurts Argentina's...
AUGUST 29, 2017

FIFA to send in emergency team to run Cameroon football

ZURICH (AP) FIFA says it is sending in an emergency management team to run the troubled Cameroon football federation.
AUGUST 23, 2017

US moves up 9 spots to 26th in FIFA rankings

ZURICH (AP) The United States climbed nine spots to 26th in the FIFA rankings after winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
AUGUST 10, 2017

Brazil replaces world champ Germany at top of FIFA rankings

ZURICH (AP) Brazil is back on top of the FIFA rankings , replacing World Cup holder Germany.
AUGUST 10, 2017

Disney to launch streaming services for movies, live sports

NEW YORK (AP) With new streaming services in the works, Disney is trying to set itself up for a future that's largely been framed by Netflix: Providing the stuff you want to watc...
AUGUST 9, 2017

Zenit signs Argentina midfielder Kranevitter from Atletico

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Zenit St. Petersburg has signed defensive midfielder Matias Kranevitter from Atletico Madrid, making him Roberto Mancini's fourth Argentine signing.
AUGUST 8, 2017

Neymar latest chapter in long Brazilian tradition at PSG

PARIS (AP) One thing is certain in Neymar's new life at Paris Saint-Germain: He will not feel homesick.
AUGUST 4, 2017
Neymar latest chapter in long Brazilian tradition at PSG

Neymar's long road to soccer transfer history

SAO PAULO (AP) Neymar's journey to a record-breaking transfer fee of $262 million started in a poor district of southern Brazil, a few blo...
AUGUST 2, 2017
Neymar's long road to soccer transfer history

Julie Ertz caps late US comeback in 4-3 win over Brazil

SAN DIEGO (AP) Julie Ertz came in off the bench and scored in the 89th minute and the United States overcame a late two-goal deficit to be...
JULY 31, 2017
Julie Ertz caps late US comeback in 4-3 win over Brazil

Julie Ertz caps late US comeback in 4-3 win over Brazil

SAN DIEGO (AP) Julie Ertz came in off the bench and scored in the 89th minute and the United States overcame a late two-goal deficit to be...
JULY 31, 2017
Julie Ertz caps late US comeback in 4-3 win over Brazil

2024 Copa América

The 2024 Copa America is underway in the United States. The defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi are defending their title against the likes of Brazil, Colombia and the United States. Copa America kicked off with Argentina taking on Canada on June 20 and air exclusively on FOX Networks through the final on July 14.