South American nations to vote for 2026 N America World Cup
The North American bid for the 2026 World Cup has gained the support of the 10 South American soccer nations.APRIL 13, 2018
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Peru captain could miss World Cup in doping appeal case
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Peru captain Paolo Guerrero could miss the World Cup if the World Anti-Doping Agency's appeal to increase his ban for a positive doping test is successf...APRIL 13, 2018
Uruguay could demolish Centenario stadium for 2030 World Cup
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) Uruguay may demolish the historic Centenario stadium as part of its bid to host the 2030 World Cup.APRIL 12, 2018
FIFA asked to expand World Cup to 48 teams for Qatar in 2022
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) FIFA President Gianni Infantino is keen on hastening the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams for the 2022 t...APRIL 12, 2018
France to face South Africa, Argentina and Fiji in November
PARIS (AP) France is to host South Africa, Argentina and Fiji in November rugby tests.APRIL 12, 2018
Serbia defender Nastasic doubtful for World Cup
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) Schalke and Serbia defender Matija Nastasic has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering cruciate ligament damage to his right knee.APRIL 12, 2018
Japan coach Nishino says timing of promotion a challenge
TOKYO (AP) Japan coach Akira Nishino is facing a difficult challenge by taking over from Vahid Halilhodzic with only two months to go befor...APRIL 12, 2018
FIFA World Rankings List for April
ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings for April (last month's rankings in parentheses):APRIL 12, 2018
FINA visits Atlanta as part of 2026 World Cup evaluation
ATLANTA (AP) A FIFA evaluation committee wrapped up its visit to Atlanta on Wednesday, checking out possible sites for the 2026 World Cup.APRIL 12, 2018
FIFA looks for $25 billion, 12-year deal for new tournaments
GENEVA (AP) FIFA is planning to team up with Saudi Arabian, Chinese and American investors in a $25 billion, 12-year deal that could add two major international tournaments to an...APRIL 11, 2018
Morocco takes FIFA to court to recruit Spain’s El Haddadi
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The Moroccan soccer federation is taking FIFA to court in the hopes of recruiting Spain forward Munir El Haddadi before the World Cup.APRIL 10, 2018
With World Cup nearing, Asian teams still hiring and firing
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) Japan's surprise sacking of head coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday marked a fifth coaching change from Asia's five participants at the 2018 World Cup in th...APRIL 10, 2018
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay agree on 2030 World Cup bid
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay have agreed on 12 cities where they want to host the centenary World Cup in 20...APRIL 9, 2018
Fabio Capello announces his retirement from coaching
ROME (AP) After a career spanning five countries and countless titles both as a player and a coach, Fabio Capello announced his retirement...APRIL 9, 2018
Fabio Capello retires from coaching
ROME (AP) After a career spanning five countries and countless titles both as a player and a coach, Fabio Capello announced his retirement...APRIL 9, 2018
Report: Japan fires coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup
TOKYO (AP) Japan fired coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday, two months before the World Cup, and immediately replaced him with Akira Nishino,...APRIL 9, 2018
Report: Japan to fire coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup
TOKYO (AP) Japan fired coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday, two months before the World Cup, and immediately replaced him with Akira Nishino,...APRIL 9, 2018
Competitive soccer finally returns to Iraq on Tuesday
Competitive international soccer returns to Iraq on Tuesday less than a month after FIFA lifted a near three-decade-long ban.APRIL 9, 2018
Study: Violence risks rise if Mexico co-hosts 2026 World Cup
FIFA inspectors begin evaluating Mexico's suitability to stage World Cup matches in 2026 on Monday after a study commissioned for the North...APRIL 8, 2018
Lloyd’s 100th international goal leads US over Mexico 6-2
HOUSTON (AP) Carli Lloyd became the sixth American to score 100 international goals, putting the United States ahead as it rallied for a 6-2 win over Mexico in an exhibition Sunda...APRIL 8, 2018
Msakni out of World Cup with knee injury
PARIS (AP) Tunisia's top player, Youssef Msakni, will miss the World Cup after sustaining a knee ligament injury.APRIL 8, 2018
Egypt cyclist pedals to Russia to support team in World Cup
CAIRO (AP) An Egyptian cyclist has set off on Saturday from the heart of downtown Cairo heading to Moscow to support Egypt's national soccer team in the World Cup.APRIL 7, 2018
Dominica’s government announces vote for Morocco World Cup
Morocco received its latest 2026 World Cup vote pledge from a government minister on the Caribbean island of Dominica, despite FIFA rules prohibiting political interference in nati...APRIL 6, 2018
Spain beat Australia, Scots upend England to open HK 7s
HONG KONG (AP) Fiji began its bid for a record fourth successive Hong Kong Sevens rugby title when it beat Pacific neighbor Samoa 31-12 on Friday.APRIL 6, 2018
