Fear of failure to motivate France’s stars against Australia
KAZAN, Russia (AP) With a group of players worth more than a billion dollars, anything other than a win against Australia will be deemed as...JUNE 14, 2018
FIFA MEN'S WORLD CUP
The Latest: Moscow workers set for World Cup day off
MOSCOW (AP) Some workers in Moscow will mark the start of the World Cup with a day off in a push to ease the Russian capital's notorious tr...JUNE 14, 2018
Scalpers still operating at World Cup despite crackdown
MOSCOW (AP) Scalpers are still operating at the World Cup, despite claims of a crackdown by FIFA and Russian organizers on illicit ticket s...JUNE 14, 2018
World Cup expectations were raised for Costa Rica in Brazil
Francisco Calvo has every right to brag.JUNE 14, 2018
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
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World Cup hot takes regarding each group
The World Cup is set to start with the group stages.JUNE 14, 2018
Atlanta’s hot soccer scene featured in winning World Cup bid
ATLANTA (AP) Atlanta's burgeoning soccer scene was featured in North America's successful bid for 2026 World Cup.JUNE 13, 2018
Spain in chaos 2 days before World Cup after coach fired
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Some people in Spain agree that national team coach Julen Lopetegui had to go. Others believe the chaos on the eve of...JUNE 13, 2018
US gets Russia’s World Cup vote as logic trumps politics
MOSCOW (AP) The United States was able to celebrate a World Cup victory in Russia after all. Thanks to assistance from the host nation at a...JUNE 13, 2018
Mustaches, silly songs defuse tensions at Russia’s World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) How bad is Russia's national soccer team? Even the ruthless leader of Chechnya couldn't coach it to victory - or so goes a sati...JUNE 13, 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
Height effect: Argentina sizes up Iceland at World Cup
Height effect: Argentina sizes up Iceland at World CupJUNE 13, 2018
Height effect: Argentina sizes up Iceland at World Cup
BRONNITSY, Russia (AP) In theory, two-time World Cup champion Argentina really shouldn't be fearful of facing Iceland, which is making its...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
Untested Hierro hopes to repeat Zidane’s coaching success
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Fernando Hierro didn't hesitate when asked if he would be happy to become the Zinedine Zidane of the national team.JUNE 13, 2018
FIFA members prepare to elect 2026 World Cup host
MOSCOW (AP) North America will host the 2026 World Cup after FIFA voters overwhelmingly opted Wednesday for the financial and logistical ce...JUNE 13, 2018
World Cup returning to USA in 2026 for first time since 1994
America will help host the World Cup in 2026.JUNE 13, 2018
Grozny is a World Cup home away from home for Egypt squad
GROZNY, Russia (AP) The Egypt squad in Russia for its first World Cup since 1990 has a nickname besides the Pharaohs.JUNE 13, 2018
Egypt has found a home away from home in Russia
Egypt has settled in Muslim Grozny as they prepare for first World Cup appearance since 1990.JUNE 13, 2018
Distractions occurring before Spain-Portugal showdown
Spain coaching situation in flux with Portugal game looming.JUNE 13, 2018
2018 FIFA World Cup Tournament Pick'em: Predict the games, win prizes!
The 2018 FIFA World Cup™ is finally here! Correctly predict the outcome of the tournament for a chance at some great prizes.JUNE 13, 2018
Spain replaces fired Lopetegui with Hierro
With only two days to go before Spain's opening match at the World Cup, Julen Lopetegui was fired as national team coach after accepting a j...JUNE 13, 2018
