Out of adversity, Modric and Croatia to play for World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) From a childhood blighted by war to a successful playing career now being muddied by a criminal case, Luka Modric has arrived a...JULY 14, 2018
FIFA MEN'S WORLD CUP
Column: The World Cup? Fan-bloomin’-tastic
MOSCOW (AP) There was high drama even before the first game, when Spain fired its coach. There'll be drama, promise, at the last game, too,...JULY 14, 2018
As World Cup ends, Russia faces uncertain football legacy
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) The massive scaffolding seating structures soaring out of each end of Yekaterinburg Arena were built to show Russia was serious about saving money. At t...JULY 14, 2018
The Latest: England makes 5 changes, Belgium 2
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Saturday at the World Cup (all times local):JULY 14, 2018
The Latest: Croatia’s World Cup squad following Wimbledon
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Saturday at the World Cup (all times local):JULY 14, 2018
Reasons why Croatia will win the World Cup
Reasons why Croatia will win the World CupJULY 14, 2018
Reasons why France will win the World Cup
Reasons why France will win the World CupJULY 14, 2018
Mbappe, France to face Modric, Croatia for World Cup title
Mbappe, France to face Modric, Croatia for World Cup titleJULY 14, 2018
Paths to the final: France’s was simple, Croatia’s brutal
MOSCOW (AP) France and Croatia started their paths to the World Cup final similarly, needing a little help from their foes and officials to...JULY 14, 2018
Reasons why France will win the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) With a squad valued at over $1 billion dollars that includes teenager Kylian Mbappe, a coach who won the World Cup as a player...JULY 14, 2018
Reasons why Croatia will win the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) For the players who pushed their bodies to the limit to reach the World Cup final, Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic has an apt motto.JULY 14, 2018
Croatia captain Modric says war made people, team resilient
MOSCOW (AP) Croatia captain Luka Modric believes the toughness of his World Cup squad has some roots in the war that broke up the former Yu...JULY 14, 2018
A capsule look at the France-Croatia World Cup final
A capsule look at Sunday's World Cup final between France and Croatia in Moscow (11 a.m. EDT, 6 p.m. local):JULY 13, 2018
TASTE OF THE TOUR: Macaroons in Macron’s birthplace
CHARTRES, France (AP) Macarons will be an appropriate treat to try in the birthplace of French president Emmanuel Macron on Saturday as the Tour de France arrives in Amiens at the...JULY 13, 2018
Mbappe, France to face Modric, Croatia for World Cup title
MOSCOW (AP) - Kylian Mbappe has electrified the World Cup with his speed and youthful exuberance. Luka Modric has coolly controlled matches...JULY 13, 2018
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
Southgate and Martinez tackle a game no one wants to play
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) How do you stay motivated for the game no one wants to play? England and Belgium have different answers.JULY 13, 2018
Mixed emotions in Balkans over Croatia’s World Cup success
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) In the Balkans, soccer is so political that it has created bitter divisions about Croatia's surprising success at the...JULY 13, 2018
The Latest: Southgate wants few changes for 3rd-place game
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest from the World Cup in Russia (all times local):JULY 13, 2018
The Latest: FIFA says World Cup can ease tensions over Qatar
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest from the World Cup in Russia (all times local):JULY 13, 2018
60 Nigerians brought to Russia for World Cup ask for help
MOSCOW (AP) About 60 Nigerian men who say they entered Russia on the pretext of being World Cup fans camped outside their country's embassy in Moscow on Friday asking for help.JULY 13, 2018
Column: Deschamps poised to make coaching history for France
MOSCOW (AP) Halftime at the 1998 World Cup final, France is 2-0 up against Brazil. In the locker room, Zinedine Zidane is flat on his back...JULY 13, 2018
Croatia coach Dalic traveled hard path to World Cup final
MOSCOW (AP) In a coaching journey across Croatia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Zlatko Dalic's belief in his own abilities never dimmed.JULY 12, 2018
Young and united, England looks good as a title contender
MOSCOW (AP) A famous song lyric neatly describes the upbeat feeling around England's rejuvenated national soccer team.JULY 12, 2018
WORLD CUP KICKOFF: A look at what’s ahead at the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Here's a look at what's coming up at the World Cup , which is down to its last two matches: the third-place game Saturday in St...JULY 12, 2018
