Saudi women in Russia to support team, reinforce new image
MOSCOW (AP) In jeans, headscarves and veils, dozens of Saudi women draped in their country's green flag and sporting matching face paint st...JUNE 14, 2018
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Russian hopes, fears tied up in Putin’s showcase World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin claims soccer and politics have nothing to do with each other, yet the World Cup he kicked off...JUNE 14, 2018
Rainbow flag on display during Putin’s World Cup speech
MOSCOW (AP) The opening day of the World Cup showed different sides of Russia's approach to gay rights, with the rainbow flag displayed dur...JUNE 14, 2018
Youthful Nigeria faces experienced Croatia midfield
KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) The youngest team at the World Cup will need to grow up fast.JUNE 14, 2018
Who will win the World Cup?
Nowtizki, Dallas athletes give World Cup predictionsJUNE 14, 2018
The Latest: Ignashevich to start for Russia in Cup opener
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on the opening day of the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 14, 2018
The Latest: Official urges love between fans, Russian women
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on the opening day of the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 14, 2018
Alexi Lalas: 'This is exactly what Russia needed' against Saudi Arabia | World Cup
Alexi Lalas: 'This is exactly what Russia needed' against Saudi ArabiaJUNE 14, 2018
Putin and Russia get their 1st win at the World Cup
Putin and Russia get their 1st win at the World CupJUNE 14, 2018
Iceland-Argentina Preview (Jun 14, 2018)
MOSCOW (AP) The smallest nation ever to play at a World Cup has a big start against Lionel Messi in Moscow on Saturday.JUNE 14, 2018
Tiny Iceland faces Messi, Argentina in big World Cup debut
MOSCOW (AP) The smallest nation ever to play at a World Cup has a big start against Lionel Messi in Moscow on Saturday.JUNE 14, 2018
Spain ready to leave coaching woes in the past
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Spain can't wait to get the ball rolling and put its coaching woes in the past.JUNE 14, 2018
Spain ready to leave World Cup coaching woes in the past
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Spain can't wait to get the ball rolling and put its coaching woes in the past.JUNE 14, 2018
Brazil experiments with a new ‘magic quartet’ at World Cup
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Brazil will be experimenting with a new version of the ''magic quartet'' in Russia.JUNE 14, 2018
RECAP: Host Russia stomps Saudi Arabia to open World Cup
Inspired by the home crowd in the opening match of the World Cup, Russia ended a 16-year wait for victory.JUNE 14, 2018
Morocco coach Renard wants his fringe players to be ready
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Morocco has waited 20 years to return to the World Cup and coach Herve Renard is urging his fringe players to make the most of every opportunity on the...JUNE 14, 2018
European champion Portugal overlooked facing Spain
SOCHI, Russia (AP) They're the reigning champions of Europe with arguably the best player in the world.JUNE 14, 2018
At 45, El Hadary offers a World Cup tale of tenacity
MOSCOW (AP) Egypt's 45-year-old goalkeeper Essam El Hadary says he feels like he's 20 again.JUNE 14, 2018
Problems mount for Iran at World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) First, they were picked in possibly the toughest group at the World Cup. Then they failed to attract any high-q...JUNE 14, 2018
Peru, Denmark ride unbeaten runs into World Cup clash
SARANSK, Russia (AP) Neither Peru nor Denmark has lost in 18 months.JUNE 14, 2018
After Americans’ win, 3 could be key for World Cup hosting
MOSCOW (AP) Three is the new magic number for hosting a World Cup.JUNE 14, 2018
Whirlwind World Cup awaits Fox’s lead voices Strong, Holden
SOCHI, Russia (AP) At this point, it all feels familiar for John Strong and Stuart Holden.JUNE 14, 2018
Spain and Portugal both distracted before World Cup opener
MOSCOW (AP) Spain and Portugal meet for just the second time in the World Cup in one of the most intriguing games of the group stage. Spain...JUNE 14, 2018
