Mexico chasing that elusive fifth World Cup game
MOSCOW (AP) Green-clad fans, many with oversized sombreros as big as their hopes, filled the streets outside St. Basil's Cathedral, packed the Metro and made the long walk into Lu...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
Fans turn out early for World Cup party in San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) David Habashy and his friends were set up in their chairs on the lawn at Avaya Stadium well before the crack of dawn.JUNE 16, 2018
Abedi Pele on committee to run Ghana football after scandal
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) Former Ghana international Abedi Pele has been appointed to a five-man committee which will temporarily run football in the West African country. The committee w...JUNE 13, 2018
The Latest: Blatter takes credit for Morocco reaching ballot
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest at the World Cup , including the FIFA Congress vote for the 2026 hosting rights (all times local):JUNE 13, 2018
The Latest: FIFA expects $6.56BN income in 2022 WCup period
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest at the World Cup , including the FIFA Congress vote for the 2026 hosting rights (all times local):JUNE 13, 2018
Saudi Arabia-Russia Preview
MOSCOW (AP) The World Cup is set to start and finish with games at the opposite ends of the spectrum.JUNE 12, 2018
Germany looks to become 1st repeat Cup champ in half-century
MOSCOW (AP) After raising the World Cup eight miles from Copacabana Beach four years ago, Germany hopes to lift the trophy four miles from...JUNE 12, 2018
Lowly-ranked Russians, Saudis meet to kick off World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) The World Cup is set to start and finish with games at the opposite ends of the spectrum.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacks
WORLD CUP: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacksJUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacks
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Without Lionel Messi, would Argentina even be going to the World Cup?JUNE 11, 2018
Ghana official suspected of corruption resigns from FIFA
MOSCOW (AP) Under investigation in Ghana for alleged corruption, FIFA Council member Kwesi Nyantakyi has resigned from the world soccer body.JUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Uruguay striker Suarez seeking redemption
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) Uruguay's priority will be keeping Luiz Suarez tamed at this World Cup.JUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Coaching changes unsettle lowest-ranked Saudis
After dozens of coaching changes in the last 25 years, Saudi Arabia has a proven winner in charge for the World Cup.JUNE 11, 2018
FIFA excludes Russian singer who backed Ukraine rebels
MOSCOW (AP) A well-known Russian singer says FIFA barred her from performing at the World Cup because of her support for Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine.JUNE 7, 2018
FIFA promises help for human rights activists, media
ZURICH (AP) FIFA has invited human rights activists and media to make formal complaints if they cannot work freely at international soccer events.MAY 29, 2018
State TV: Ghana president orders arrest of FIFA executive
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday ordered police to arrest football federation head Kwesi Nyantakyi, a member of the powerful FIFA Council, over allegati...MAY 22, 2018
Celta Vigo hires Argentine coach Mohamed on 2-year deal
MADRID (AP) Spanish club Celta Vigo has hired Argentine coach Antonio Mohamed on a two-year contract.MAY 22, 2018
FIFA life ban for Guatemalan jailed in soccer bribery case
ZURICH (AP) FIFA ethics judges have imposed a life ban from soccer on a Guatemalan official who took bribes linked to marketing deals for World Cup qualifying games.MAY 8, 2018
2019 Copa America to feature Japan and Qatar
SAO PAULO (AP) The 2019 Copa America in Brazil will feature Japan and Qatar and no teams from North America.MAY 4, 2018
Leagues want Europe to unite, oppose new FIFA competitions
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Europe's top leagues want colleagues on a UEFA panel to unite this month and oppose FIFA's $25 billion plan for new competitions.MAY 3, 2018
FIFA bans coach for 2 years in World Cup match-fixing case
ZURICH (AP) FIFA has banned a former El Salvador coach for two years for his role in offering players money to perform well in a World Cup qualifying game, and thereby help his na...MAY 2, 2018
Iniesta to hold news conference amid reports of Barca exit
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Andres Iniesta took two deep breaths, and then said the words that announced his story-book career at Barcelona was c...APRIL 27, 2018
Iniesta leaving Barcelona after 16 seasons
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Andres Iniesta took two deep breaths, and then said the words that announced his story-book career at Barcelona was c...APRIL 27, 2018
FIFA bans Brazilian official Del Nero for life for bribery
GENEVA (AP) Brazilian soccer official Marco Polo del Nero was banned for life for bribery and corruption by the FIFA ethics committee on Fr...APRIL 27, 2018
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.
