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SAMARA, Russia (AP) Randall Garcia and his wife were on a bus in the Russian city of Samara when a local resident stared at the couple and...JUNE 19, 2018
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Colombian singer at World Cup reports hotel theft in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) Russian police say that $800,000 worth of valuables have been stolen from Colombian singer Maluma's hotel room in Moscow while he's visiting Russia to support the Colo...JUNE 19, 2018
Iran player dodges question on women’s rights at World Cup
KAZAN, Russia (AP) Women's rights are a sensitive issue within the Iran team at the World Cup.JUNE 19, 2018
Optimistic Saudi bikers follow low-ranked team across Russia
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) After a 5-0 World Cup defeat with a match against Uruguay still to come, optimism may be running low for some Saudi Arabia fans, but not for Ahmed Benaw...JUNE 19, 2018
Australia-Denmark Preview (Jun 19, 2018)
SAMARA, Russia (AP) Far from being discouraged about a heartbreaking opening loss to France, Australia is confident going into another toug...JUNE 19, 2018
Engine catches fire on plane with Saudi WCup team, none hurt
MOSCOW (AP) An engine burst into flames during the landing of a Russian plane carrying the Saudi Arabian soccer team to a World Cup host city, but nobody was hurt, officials said...JUNE 19, 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
Peru-France Preview (Jun 19, 2018)
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) The pre-tournament favorites at this World Cup have struggled so far. France is no exception - but at least it h...JUNE 19, 2018
After some early angst, Belgium flashes World Cup potential
SOCHI, Russia (AP) During the buildup to its World Cup opener, Roberto Martinez regularly reminded his Belgium squad the challenge was going to be far greater than what was being...JUNE 19, 2018
France hopes luck won’t be needed to get past Peru
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) The pre-tournament favorites at this World Cup have struggled so far. France is no exception - but at least it h...JUNE 19, 2018
Brazil’s jailed former president criticizes World Cup team
SARANSK, Russia (AP) Brazil's jailed former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made his debut as a soccer pundit, writing a column from behind bars in which he criticized Brazil'...JUNE 19, 2018
Senegal President Sall to support World Cup team in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) Senegal President Macky Sall is in Russia and will attend his country's World Cup game against Poland in Moscow.JUNE 19, 2018
Aussies undeterred by opening loss at the World Cup
SAMARA, Russia (AP) Far from being discouraged about a heartbreaking opening loss to France, Australia is confident going into another toug...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
Brazil asks for clarification over VAR use in its opener
SOCHI, Russia (AP) The Brazilian Football Confederation is questioning FIFA about the procedures used for video review during Brazil's match against Switzerland at the World Cup.JUNE 18, 2018
Midges annoy players from England and Tunisia in Volgograd
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) Little bugs were a big annoyance at the World Cup on Monday.JUNE 18, 2018
World Cup telecasts experiencing quality issues Down Under
SYDNEY (AP) An Australian telecommunications company with streaming rights to the World Cup has allowed the free-to-air SBS network to televise matches for 48 hours while it attem...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
Late header from Kane gives England 2-1 win over Tunisia
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) Twice wrestled to the ground during the match, England captain Harry Kane finally evaded the Tunisian defense just a...JUNE 18, 2018
AP PHOTOS: European teams sweep Day 5 of World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Day 5 of the World Cup was a European sweep.JUNE 18, 2018
RECAP: Pair of goals by Kane lifts England over Tunisia at World Cup
Harry Kane scored two goals, including an injury-time header, to give England a 2-1 victory over Tunisia on Monday at the World Cup.JUNE 18, 2018
Mane vs Lewandowski: star power for Senegal, Poland
MOSCOW (AP) Senegal forward Sadio Mane and Poland captain Robert Lewandowski starred for their clubs. Now they'll have a chance to come through for their countries when they meet...JUNE 18, 2018
Panama relieved it lost to Belgium only by 3 goals
SOCHI, Russia (AP) There was a sense of relief for Panama when the last whistle blew at Fisht Stadium in Sochi on Monday.JUNE 18, 2018
Russia, Egypt match at World Cup could test close ties
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Not since the Cold War days of the 1950s and 1960s has Egypt been as close to Russia as it is now.JUNE 18, 2018
Bahr, last living member of team that upset England, is dead
When Walter Bahr walked off the field in Brazil after the famous United States victory over England at the 1950 World Cup, he didn't expect...JUNE 18, 2018
