Mexican players and coach go sightseeing in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) In the past few days, Mexican players have insisted that they are not afraid to face Brazil in the round of 16 in the World Cup. JUNE 29, 2018
Injuries raise doubts about Brazil’s World Cup preparations
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Brazil is going out of its way to defend its World Cup preparations and show its players' injuries can't be blamed on ex... 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
Ex-Barca president Rosell to stand trial on money laundering
MADRID (AP) A Spanish judge has ruled former president of Barcelona Football Club Sandro Rosell to stand trial on charges of money laundering involving the sale of television righ... 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
RECAP: Brazil coasts by Serbia 2-0, advances to knockout round
Brazil edges Serbia to qualify for the knockout round. Brazil will face Mexico in the round of 16. JUNE 27, 2018
Brazil advances to round of 16 at World Cup, tops Serbia 2-0
MOSCOW (AP) Worried no more, Brazil is through at the World Cup. JUNE 27, 2018
AP PHOTOS: Defending champs done after Day 14 at World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) The curse of the champions reared its head again on Day 14 at the World Cup when title-holder Germany crashed out of the tourna... JUNE 27, 2018
Brazil mired in doubt for decisive clash against Serbia
Already smarting after struggling through its opening two World Cup matches, Brazil needs to improve. JUNE 25, 2018
Brazil mired in doubt for decisive match against Serbia
Already smarting after struggling through its opening two World Cup matches, Brazil needs to improve. JUNE 25, 2018
US finalizes soccer games vs Brazil, England, Italy
CHICAGO (AP) The U.S. men's soccer team has finalized exhibitions against Brazil, England and Italy, though it remains uncertain when the Americans' new coach will be in place. JUNE 25, 2018
England scores 6 but falls well short of World Cup record
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) England's 6-1 rout of Panama is the biggest winning margin at this year's World Cup. However, it falls well short of... JUNE 24, 2018
Brazil hit by injures, not even coach escapes medical report
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Brazil doctors have been busy lately at the World Cup, with even the team's coach needing medical attention. JUNE 23, 2018
Hurting Neymar gets emotional at the World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Neymar is hurting, probably physically and almost for sure emotionally. JUNE 23, 2018
Brazil in control of own destiny as Tite’s boldness pays off
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) It will be remembered for Neymar's post-game tears, the two injury-time goals, and another big call from the vi... JUNE 23, 2018
The Latest: Nigeria up 2-0, Iceland misses penalty kick
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Friday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 22, 2018
The Latest: Nigeria still in contention with win vs Iceland
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Friday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 22, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Who's in, who's out and possible scenarios at the World Cup: JUNE 22, 2018
AP PHOTOS: Brazil leaves it late on Day 9 of World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Brazil left it late against Costa Rica on Day 9 of the World Cup, scoring two stoppage time goals to win 2-0. JUNE 22, 2018
RECAP: Neymar, Brazil shut out Costa Rica at World Cup
Philippe Coutinho scored in the first minute of stoppage time, and Neymar followed six minutes later in 2-0 victory. JUNE 22, 2018
Tite takes a tumble celebrating Brazil goal at World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Tite became the second coach to pick up an unexpected injury at the World Cup when he pulled a muscle celebrati... JUNE 22, 2018
Brazil leaves it late to beat Costa Rica 2-0 at World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) After more than 90 minutes of aggravation and exasperation, Neymar and Brazil finally broke through Costa Rica'... JUNE 22, 2018
Brazil scores late goals to beat Costa Rica 2-0 at World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) After more than 90 minutes of aggravation and exasperation, Neymar and Brazil finally broke through Costa Rica'... JUNE 22, 2018
Brazil and Neymar try to bounce back from World Cup draw
MOSCOW (AP) The most decorated team in soccer plays on the same day as the newest stars on the international stage as Brazil and Iceland bo... JUNE 22, 2018
Neymar to start in unchanged Brazil team to face Costa Rica
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Neymar will start for Brazil in a mostly unchanged lineup against Costa Rica on Friday at the World Cup. JUNE 21, 2018