Injured Glik set to return for Poland at World Cup
WARSAW, Poland (AP) Poland's team doctor says injured defender Kamil Glik should be fit to return to play in the World Cup game against Japan.JUNE 12, 2018
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Kremlin: Putin to attend FIFA Congress ahead of World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the FIFA Congress on the eve of the World Cup opener.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: First-timer Panama tweaks defense to limit damage
PANAMA CITY (AP) In a country better known for its baseball players and boxing champions, soccer will muscle into their territory when Panama makes its first trip to the World Cup...JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: With Zlatan gone, Sweden not defined by 1 player
Sweden has shed its major distraction: Zlatan Ibrahimovic isn't coming back for the World Cup.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Son key to South Korea avoiding 2nd candy attack
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) Progress for South Korea's players will be avoiding being pelted with candy again on their return from the World Cup.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Tactical tinkering unsettling Mexico players
MEXICO CITY (AP) Mexicans can never be sure who will be playing for the national team under Juan Carlos Osorio.JUNE 12, 2018
British police: LGBT fans at World Cup should obey local law
DOMODEDOVO, Russia (AP) Police from 33 countries are gathering under one roof for the World Cup as Russia prepares to deal with potential i...JUNE 12, 2018
World Cup has divisive legacy for Russia’s environment
KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) October Island was considered to some ''a little corner of heaven'' in the Russian city of Kaliningrad.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Swiss have talent to go far but face tough start
GENEVA (AP) Switzerland's World Cup prospects are one of the hardest to predict, and also the most intriguing.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Haunted by inconsistency, Serbia gambles on youth
With a mandate to integrate the country's promising young players into the squad, Serbia coach Mladen Krstajic was hired after the national team had already qualified for the World...JUNE 12, 2018
Nigeria’s bright, trippy uniforms a hit among World Cup unis
NEW YORK (AP) Spain, your asymmetry is showing. Nigeria, you're so bright I need shades! Croatia, Russia's fresh out of Big Boy restaurants.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Costa Rica lifted expectations with run to last 8
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) After reaching the quarterfinals at the World Cup four years ago, Costa Rica has high standards to match in Russi...JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Balanced Brazil reduces dependence on Neymar
SAO PAULO (AP) Brazil is still shaking off the embarrassment of losing to Germany 7-1 in its home World Cup.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Rossi explodes into life as Italy wins 3rd title
Italy has a reputation of being a slow-starter at the World Cup, not least because of its exploits at the 1982 tournament in Spain.JUNE 12, 2018
Ramadan and the challenge of fasting for Muslim WCup players
GROZNY, Russia (AP) Normally, soccer players feigning injury is nothing new. This time it is.JUNE 12, 2018
WORLD CUP: Time for Deschamps' talented France to win trophy
WORLD CUP: Time for Deschamps' talented France to win trophyJUNE 12, 2018
NAmerican, Morocco bids pitch 2026 World Cup plans to voters
MOSCOW (AP) In a FIFA election where money could be key, Morocco tried to heap doubt on North American promises of multi-billion dollar 202...JUNE 12, 2018
Morocco jibes at NAmerican cash pledges for 2026 World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) In a FIFA election where money could be key, Morocco tried to heap doubt on North American promises of multi-billion dollar 202...JUNE 12, 2018
4 more Sporting Lisbon players quit troubled team
LISBON, Portugal (AP) Four more Sporting Lisbon players have rescinded their contracts with the troubled Portuguese club.JUNE 11, 2018
Analog charm of World Cup sticker book endures among fans
SAO PAULO (AP) Eighth-grade teacher Ari Mascarenhas could have picked high-tech gadgets or modern apps to help his students learn Portugues...JUNE 11, 2018
Lukaku on target again as Belgium demolishes Costa Rica 4-1
BRUSSELS (AP) A rampant Romelu Lukaku scored twice and set up a third goal as Belgium closed its World Cup preparations in style by demolis...JUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacks
WORLD CUP: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacksJUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Tiny Iceland continues to live the dream
The thunderclap is headed to Russia.JUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Star-studded Croatia has potential to shine
Even with the talent oozing through the squad, Croatia only squeezed through the playoffs to qualify for a second straight World Cup.JUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Argentina reliant on Messi, burdened by setbacks
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Without Lionel Messi, would Argentina even be going to the World Cup?JUNE 11, 2018
