By beating Russia, Croatia can finally shake 20-year shadow
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Twenty years ago, Croatia made its World Cup debut with a result that happened only once previously in the tournament's...JULY 6, 2018
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The Latest: Russia midfielder Dzagoev fit for Croatia game
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest at the World Cup (all times local):JULY 5, 2018
World Cup’s 4th substitutes more than just penalty takers
MOSCOW (AP) When FIFA allowed teams to make a fourth substitution in extra time at the World Cup, it was widely assumed they would bring on...JULY 5, 2018
World Cup: The teams of the quarterfinals
One of these teams will win it allJULY 5, 2018
Russia’s confidence sky-high for Croatia quarterfinal
MOSCOW (AP) – It doesn't matter that few Russian fans ever expected the hosts to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, midfielder Alexander Golovin is already thinking about the final...JULY 5, 2018
European, South American referees picked for World Cup QFs
MOSCOW (AP) FIFA has picked European and South American referees to handle the World Cup quarterfinals that feature only teams from their regions.JULY 4, 2018
Croatia goalkeeper Subasic honors dead friend at World Cup
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic has worn a shirt with the picture of former teammate Hrvoje Custic under his jersey f...JULY 3, 2018
A look at the road out of the World Cup’s round of 16
MOSCOW (AP) No more ties, or tiebreakers. The World Cup is into the knockout stage, and every match will end with someone going home.JULY 2, 2018
After high of beating Spain, Russia must adapt for Croatia
MOSCOW (AP) Coach Stanislav Cherchesov seems to be the only Russian not caught up in the euphoria of the country's biggest World Cup win in...JULY 2, 2018
Denmark goalkeeper gets one-upped in World Cup shootout
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) Despite saving three penalties, Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel got one-upped in the shootout.JULY 1, 2018
Subasic saves 3 in shootout, Croatia advances at World Cup
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) Danijel Subasic saved three penalties, and Croatia's World Cup hopes.JULY 1, 2018
A look at the road out of the World Cup’s round of 16
MOSCOW (AP) No more ties, or tiebreakers. The World Cup is into the knockout stage, and every match will end with someone going home.JULY 1, 2018
Denmark coach says team ‘will attack more’ against Croatia
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) Denmark coach Age Hareide summed up his strategy against Croatia at the World Cup. Score more.JUNE 30, 2018
Kickoff: Spain coach Hierro can add to long World Cup resume
MOSCOW (AP) For a team that fired its coach two days before its first World Cup match, Spain has quietly played its way into a fine positio...JUNE 30, 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
Europe, South America dominate World Cup’s knockout phase
MOSCOW (AP) The thunder-clapping Icelanders have gone home, along with the Egyptians and Peruvians. Now comes the business end of the World...JUNE 28, 2018
Croatia keeper Subasic quietly making a name for himself
ROSCHINO, Russia (AP) While some big-name goalkeepers have stood out for their mistakes at the World Cup, Danijel Subasic is quietly making...JUNE 28, 2018
AP PHOTOS: Argentina squeaks through on Day 13 at World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) France and Denmark played down to expectations to start Day 13 at the World Cup, delivering the tournament's first goalless gam...JUNE 27, 2018
Croatia reserves halt hard-fighting Iceland 2-1 at World Cup
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) Croatia ended Iceland's chances at the World Cup and helped out Argentina at the same time.JUNE 27, 2018
RECAP: Croatia crushes Iceland's hopes, wins Group D
Iceland's first-ever World Cup comes to an end at the hands of the Croatian reservesJUNE 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
Iceland laser focused while Croatia could rest in upcoming showdown
Iceland has turned their phones off as they are focusing on advancing to the Round of 16.JUNE 25, 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 24, 2018
Messi birthday overshadowed by Argentina’s World Cup crisis
BRONNITSY, Russia (AP) In any other context, the gesture would have gone unnoticed: Lionel Messi received birthday greetings from Argentina...JUNE 24, 2018
