Iceland has to beware comedown from Argentina high
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) The last time Iceland pulled off a huge surprise at a major tournament, it was stung by a big letdown.JUNE 21, 2018
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Messi dogged by Ronaldo, history as Argentina meets Croatia
MOSCOW (AP) Lionel Messi is going to have a hard time keeping up with Cristiano Ronaldo at this year's World Cup.JUNE 21, 2018
Messi dogged by Ronaldo, history as Argentina meets Croatia
MOSCOW (AP) Lionel Messi is going to have a hard time keeping up with Cristiano Ronaldo at this year's World Cup.JUNE 21, 2018
Say what? Croatia coach: Argentina the ‘easiest game for us’
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic's analysis of the World Cup game against Argentina required a double take.JUNE 20, 2018
Should Messi be expected to carry Argentina?
Lionel Messi might be taking on more than he can handle with Argentina.JUNE 20, 2018
Tick, Tock: Time running out for Messi to deliver World Cup
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) Time is running out for Lionel Messi to bring Argentina a World Cup, which would give him the one thing that's...JUNE 19, 2018
Forget stylish attacking moves, this is set-piece World Cup
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) The possession football championed by coaches like Pep Guardiola is supposed to produce aesthetically-pleasing goals...JUNE 18, 2018
Argentina coach plans major changes to team at World Cup
BRONNITSY, Russia (AP) Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli is planning major changes to his team for the South Americans' next World Cup match.JUNE 18, 2018
Panama coach blunt and honest before World Cup debut
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Panama coach Hernan Dario Gomez isn't in the business of sugarcoating the truth before his team makes history by playing...JUNE 17, 2018
By neutralizing Messi and Argentina, Iceland shows it's a force to be reckoned with at World Cup
A superstar of football knocked off his pedestal at the World Cup.JUNE 17, 2018
Maradona responds to report of racist gesture to Asian fan
MOSCOW (AP) Diego Maradona has given his version of an exchange with an Asian fan at a World Cup game in Moscow that witnesses perceived as...JUNE 17, 2018
Messi misses penalty, Iceland holds Argentina to 1-1 draw
MOSCOW (AP) If there is one flaw in Lionel Messi's genius, it might be his failure to score penalty kicks in big games.JUNE 16, 2018
RECAP: Messi squanders penalty kick as Iceland secures historic draw vs. Argentina
Messi has now missed four of his last seven PKs in international and club matchesJUNE 16, 2018
Here's why Argentina will destroy Iceland in their opening match | World Cup on FOX
Here's why Argentina will destroy Iceland in their opening matchJUNE 16, 2018
WORLD CUP: Tiny Iceland continues to live the dream
WORLD CUP: Tiny Iceland continues to live the dreamJUNE 16, 2018
World Cup reality beckons for Gudmundsson, Iceland
BURNLEY, England (AP) Around the turn of the century, when Iceland was a punching bag in European soccer and its aspiring young players mostly had to settle for gravel fields, Joh...JUNE 15, 2018
The Latest: FIFA opens case into Palestinian’s Messi remarks
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Friday at the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 15, 2018
The Latest: Injured Salah to miss Egypt’s World Cup opener
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Friday at the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 15, 2018
Iceland charms before World Cup debut against Argentina
MOSCOW (AP) Iceland is showing the charming, funny, friendly style that has won friends worldwide before the team's World Cup debut against...JUNE 15, 2018
Collated teams for weekend test matches
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Collated teams for rugby union test matches on Saturday:JUNE 15, 2018
Iceland-Argentina Preview (Jun 14, 2018)
MOSCOW (AP) The smallest nation ever to play at a World Cup has a big start against Lionel Messi in Moscow on Saturday.JUNE 14, 2018
Tiny Iceland faces Messi, Argentina in big World Cup debut
MOSCOW (AP) The smallest nation ever to play at a World Cup has a big start against Lionel Messi in Moscow on Saturday.JUNE 14, 2018
Scalpers still operating at World Cup despite crackdown
MOSCOW (AP) Scalpers are still operating at the World Cup, despite claims of a crackdown by FIFA and Russian organizers on illicit ticket s...JUNE 14, 2018
World Cup hot takes regarding each group
The World Cup is set to start with the group stages.JUNE 14, 2018
Height effect: Argentina sizes up Iceland at World Cup
BRONNITSY, Russia (AP) In theory, two-time World Cup champion Argentina really shouldn't be fearful of facing Iceland, which is making its...JUNE 13, 2018
