USA stunned, will miss first World Cup since 1986
How had the United States, a regional power that had made seven straight World Cup appearances, failed to qualify for next year's tournament...OCTOBER 11, 2017
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UAE official: Qatar review a must before 2022 FIFA World Cup
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) The Emirati minister of state for foreign affairs has commented on Qatar hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup in light of the diplomatic crisis betwee...OCTOBER 10, 2017
Egypt qualifies for World Cup after 27-year wait
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (AP) Egypt has qualified for next year's World Cup in Russia after beating Republic of Congo 2-1 at home on Sunday.OCTOBER 8, 2017
Spain makes it to World Cup; Serbia unable to clinch a spot
MADRID (AP) Spain secured its 11th straight World Cup appearance aided by Italy's disappointing home draw against Macedonia on Friday, whi...OCTOBER 6, 2017
Spain clinches World Cup spot with win against Albania
MADRID (AP) Spain easily defeated Albania 3-0 to secure a World Cup berth as outspoken defender Gerard Pique received a mixed reaction fro...OCTOBER 6, 2017
Spain clinches World Cup spot with win against Albania
MADRID (AP) Spain easily defeated Albania 3-0 to secure a World Cup berth on Friday and outspoken defender Gerard Pique received a mixed r...OCTOBER 6, 2017
Qatar World Cup head say blockade poses 'no risk' to event
LONDON (AP) The regional blockade on Qatar poses ''no risk'' to the 2022 World Cup going ahead, the tournament head said on Friday, maintaining that logistical obstacles are bein...OCTOBER 6, 2017
Uruguay draws 0-0 at Venezuela, inches closer to World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Uruguay drew 0-0 at Venezuela and inched closer to clinching a World Cup berth from South American qualifying.OCTOBER 6, 2017
FIFA bans Equatorial Guinea from 2019 Women's World Cup
ZURICH (AP) FIFA expelled Equatorial Guinea from the 2019 Women's World Cup for using fake documents and selecting at least 10 ineligible players in its Olympic team.OCTOBER 5, 2017
In danger of missing World Cup, US needs win over Panama
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Months and months of stumbles have put the United States in a precarious position. The Americans could miss the World C...OCTOBER 4, 2017
Syria preparing for World Cup playoff against Australia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) Torn apart by war, Syria's national soccer team is coming together for a spot at next year's World Cup.OCTOBER 4, 2017
Syria preparing for World Cup playoff against Australia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) Torn apart by war, Syria's national soccer team is coming together for a spot at next year's World Cup.OCTOBER 4, 2017
For Adidas and rivals, sponsorships are good business
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) Multi-million dollar sponsorship deals of the kind between Adidas and the University of Louisville - in focus afte...OCTOBER 4, 2017
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay to make 2030 World Cup bid
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay say they will make a joint bid to host soccer's centenary World Cup in 2030.OCTOBER 4, 2017
For Adidas and rivals, sponsorships are good business
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) Multi-million dollar sponsorship deals of the kind between Adidas and the University of Louisville - in focus afte...OCTOBER 4, 2017
Kurzawa out of French squad for final World Cup qualifiers
PARIS (AP) Paris Saint-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa has pulled out of France's squad for its upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Belarus.OCTOBER 4, 2017
Putin mocks Russian team Zenit over foreign players
MOSCOW (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday mocked top club Zenit St. Petersburg for not fielding enough Russian players.OCTOBER 3, 2017
