Spain fires coach Lopetegui 2 days before World Cup opener
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
FIFA MEN'S WORLD CUP
Lawmaker urges Russian women to be vigilant with WCup fans
MOSCOW (AP) A senior Russian lawmaker advised Russian women Wednesday to be vigilant during any romantic encounters with foreign fans flocking to Russia for the World Cup so as no...JUNE 13, 2018
2026 World Cup: North American trio beats Morocco to host; USA likely gets 60 of 80 games
The soccer showpiece will return to the U.S. for the first time since 1994 after gaining 134 votes, while Morocco got 65 at the FIFA Congres...JUNE 13, 2018
Print out your full 2018 FIFA World Cup calendar!
Print out your full 2018 FIFA World Cup calendar!JUNE 13, 2018
Column: In Spain’s nutty World Cup sacking, a simple logic
MOSCOW (AP) As completely and utterly crazy as it looks for Spain to cut off its own head on the eve of the World Cup, there is a logical e...JUNE 13, 2018
Salah races to be fit for Egypt’s World Cup opener v Uruguay
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) The emphasis on the team returning to the World Cup after 28 years has given way to attention on an individual p...JUNE 13, 2018
WORLD CUP: Brazil humiliated by Germany at home in 2014
Getting what you wish for doesn't always work out well.JUNE 13, 2018
FIFA votes to play 2026 World Cup in North America over Moroccan bid. Matches will be held in U.S., Canada and Mexico
MOSCOW (AP) FIFA votes to play 2026 World Cup in North America over Moroccan bid. Matches will be held in U.S., Canada and Mexico.JUNE 13, 2018
4 years later, graft taints 10 Brazilian World Cup stadiums
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Four years after the World Cup, Brazil's massive corruption probes have cleared only two of the 12 stadiums.JUNE 13, 2018
Brazil right at home at World Cup base in sunny Sochi
It didn't take long before Neymar and his Brazil teammates started heading to the beach after the team arrived at its World Cup base in Sochi.JUNE 12, 2018
Saudi Arabia-Russia Preview
MOSCOW (AP) The World Cup is set to start and finish with games at the opposite ends of the spectrum.JUNE 12, 2018
Germany looks to become 1st repeat Cup champ in half-century
MOSCOW (AP) After raising the World Cup eight miles from Copacabana Beach four years ago, Germany hopes to lift the trophy four miles from...JUNE 12, 2018
Atletico reaches deal to sign France international Lemar
MADRID (AP) Atletico Madrid says it has reached a deal to sign France international Thomas Lemar from Monaco.JUNE 12, 2018
NBCSN to simulcast Telemundo World Cup game, encroaching Fox
NEW YORK (AP) NBCUniversal stepped up efforts to draw viewers to its Spanish-language World Cup coverage in the United States by scheduling a simulcast on the NBC Sports Network o...JUNE 12, 2018
FIFA picks referee Pitana of Argentina for World Cup opener
MOSCOW (AP) World Cup referees must ensure all the time used for video review is played at the end of each half - even if a stoppage takes 10 minutes.JUNE 12, 2018
FIFA urges referees to take their time for video review
MOSCOW (AP) World Cup referees must ensure all the time used for video review is played at the end of each half - even if a stoppage takes 10 minutes.JUNE 12, 2018
FIFA signs Egypt government to World Cup sponsor deal
MOSCOW (AP) FIFA has its first 2018 World Cup sponsor from Africa - the government of Egypt.JUNE 12, 2018
Lowly-ranked Russians, Saudis meet to kick off World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) The World Cup is set to start and finish with games at the opposite ends of the spectrum.JUNE 12, 2018
US has FIFA edge over risky Morocco in 2026 World Cup vote
MOSCOW (AP) If the football federations follow FIFA's guidance, the 2026 World Cup should be awarded to the North American bid on Wednesday.JUNE 12, 2018
Salah mending but still questionable for World Cup opener
GROZNY, Russia (AP) Mohamed Salah joined the rest of Egypt's World Cup squad for warmup drills Tuesday and dribbled for the first time since injuring his left shoulder in last mon...JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Brazil right at home at World Cup base in sunny Sochi
Brazil right at home at World Cup base in sunny SochiJUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: With Mane, Senegal expects team to match 2002 run
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) When the World Cup trophy tour reached Senegal, President Macky Sall got the taste of being a champion. It's an experience he hopes is real in Senegal one day.JUNE 12, 2018
Brazil right at home at World Cup base in sunny Sochi
SOCHI, Russia (AP) It didn't take long before Neymar and his Brazil teammates started heading to the beach after the team arrived at its Wo...JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Sudden coaching change shakes Japan preparations
Akira Nishino was given only two months to prepare Japan for the World Cup after the sudden dismissal of Vahid Halilhodzic.JUNE 12, 2018
Real Madrid says Spain coach Julen Lopetegui will be the club's manager after the World Cup
MADRID (AP) Real Madrid says Spain coach Julen Lopetegui will be the club's manager after the World Cup.JUNE 12, 2018
