Despite off-field chaos, limited resources, Croatia in final
MOSCOW (AP) Davor Suker was discussing the magnitude of Croatia's achievement reaching the World Cup final when he was interrupted in the M...JULY 13, 2018
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Belgium’s golden generation falls short again at World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Belgium's golden generation has come up short at a major tournament. Again.JULY 10, 2018
Can Southgate rouse England before Croatia match?
MOSCOW (AP) It's time for Gareth Southgate to come up with a big speech of his own.JULY 9, 2018
FIFA fines in World Cup cases can leave priority questioned
MOSCOW (AP) The World Cup rulings in FIFA's disciplinary court have not always been easy to comprehend.JULY 8, 2018
A look back at England’s failures in World Cup shootouts
Here's a look at England's previous penalty shootouts at the World Cup:JULY 3, 2018
Japan’s plan at the World Cup is to play like … Japan
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) The plan is to play like Japan. The hope is to beat Belgium.JULY 1, 2018
After goals galore, French expects tighter game vs Uruguay
KAZAN, Russia (AP) Forget champagne football. While the French scored four goals against Argentina to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, co...JULY 1, 2018
Messi-led generation fails to win major title with Argentina
KAZAN, Russia (AP) Argentina came to the World Cup with a generation of players that had won so much, just not at the highest level.JUNE 30, 2018
Brief look at Lionel Messi’s World Cup goals
KAZAN, Russia (AP) For Barcelona, Lionel Messi is a goal machine, the club's top scorer who has frequently been decisive for the Catalan cl...JUNE 30, 2018
Mbappe, not Messi, stars as France beats Argentina 4-3
KAZAN, Russia (AP) What Lionel Messi has never done, 19-year-old Kylian Mbappe did twice.JUNE 30, 2018
RECAP: Mbappe, France send Messi and Argentina packing at World Cup
Kylian Mbappe, only 19, scored two goals in a five-minute span of the second half to lead France over Argentina 4-3 Saturday.JUNE 30, 2018
France considers how to stop Messi ahead of Argentina clash
KAZAN, Russia (AP) Like any other team preparing to play Argentina, France faces the Lionel Messi question: How to stop the five-time world...JUNE 29, 2018
Messi missing from AP’s best 11 of the World Cup group stage
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Imagine having a team featuring Cristiano Ronaldo supporting Harry Kane up front, Philippe Coutinho pulling the...JUNE 29, 2018
Belgium beats England 1-0, moves into tougher side of draw
KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) England barely seemed troubled by losing. Belgium appeared to be a reluctant winner.JUNE 28, 2018
World Cup: Meet teams of the Round of 16
One of these teams will win it all!JUNE 28, 2018
Argentina, France hope to reach potential in World Cup clash
KAZAN, Russia (AP) France and Argentina took different paths to the knockout stage but have much in common at this World Cup.JUNE 28, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) Fourteen teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup , leaving just two more up for grabs on Thursday and a...JUNE 27, 2018
Argentina has big weaknesses to address before facing France
ST. PETERSBURG, France (AP) After the euphoria of scraping through to the last 16 of the World Cup, Argentina now must address its glaring weaknesses.JUNE 27, 2018
Messi, Argentina come alive, beat Nigeria 2-1 at World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) From his thigh to his foot to the back of the net, Lionel Messi finally scored a goal at this year's World Cup.JUNE 27, 2018
Messi finally scores, Argentina advances at World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) From his thigh to his foot to the back of the net, Lionel Messi finally scored a goal at this year's World Cup.JUNE 27, 2018
Nigeria complains about video review call against Argentina
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) After going out of the World Cup, Nigeria complained about not being awarded a second penalty in a 2-1 defeat t...JUNE 27, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) Ten teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup , a dozen have been eliminated and 10 still have a chance....JUNE 27, 2018
RECAP: Late-game heroics salvage Argentina's World Cup hopes, eliminates Nigeria
Marcos Rojo played the hero, scoring in the 86th to keep Argentina aliveJUNE 26, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Eight teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup after the chaotic conclusions of Monday's matches. Nine teams have been eliminated. Fifteen teams...JUNE 25, 2018
Sampaoli downplays talk of unrest, vows to get best of Messi
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Shrugging off talk of unrest inside the Argentina squad, under-pressure coach Jorge Sampaoli insisted he still...JUNE 25, 2018
