Longtime FIFA official Leoz, indicted in US, dies at 90
Nicolas Leoz, a long-time South American soccer executive and FIFA official who had been under house arrest, dies at 90 AUGUST 29, 2019
Iceland coach Hallgrimsson hired by Qatari soccer club
Iceland's coach at the World Cup has been hired by Qatari soccer club Al-Arabi DECEMBER 10, 2018
Batshuayi double helps Belgium beat Iceland 2-0
Michy Batshuayi scored twice as Belgium beat Iceland 2-0 to maintain its 100 percent record in the inaugural UEFA Nations League NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Iceland coach steps down after 7 years in charge
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) The coach that led Iceland to its first World Cup has stepped down. JULY 17, 2018
After impressing at World Cup, Iceland goalie joins Qarabag
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) After impressing at the World Cup, Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson has been sold by Danish team FC Randers t... JULY 4, 2018
Diego Maradona is Argentina’s biggest fan – and distraction
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) He danced, he dozed, he prayed, he gave a double middle-finger salute to spectators and then, when it was all o... JUNE 28, 2018
Maradona ‘fine’ after being treated by doctor at World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) He danced, he dozed, he prayed, he gave a double middle-finger salute to spectators and then, when it was all o... JUNE 28, 2018
AP PHOTOS: Argentina squeaks through on Day 13 at World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) France and Denmark played down to expectations to start Day 13 at the World Cup, delivering the tournament's first goalless gam... JUNE 27, 2018
Croatia reserves halt hard-fighting Iceland 2-1 at World Cup
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) Croatia ended Iceland's chances at the World Cup and helped out Argentina at the same time. JUNE 27, 2018
RECAP: Croatia crushes Iceland's hopes, wins Group D
Iceland's first-ever World Cup comes to an end at the hands of the Croatian reserves JUNE 26, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Eight teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup after the chaotic conclusions of Monday's matches. Nine teams have been eliminated. Fifteen teams... JUNE 25, 2018
Iceland laser focused while Croatia could rest in upcoming showdown
Iceland has turned their phones off as they are focusing on advancing to the Round of 16. JUNE 25, 2018
Iceland coach turns off cellphone to focus on Croatia
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) Iceland's coach isn't dwelling on worldwide media attention, potential offers from big clubs, or even the prospe... JUNE 25, 2018
Seeing red: Iceland promises Croatia grueling group finish
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) Iceland defender Kari Arnason isn't afraid to see red if it means stopping one of the World Cup's most creative... JUNE 24, 2018
RECAP: Pair of goals by Musa helps Nigeria take out Iceland
Ahmed Musa gave Nigeria its first win at this year's World Cup, and gave Argentina a gift. JUNE 22, 2018
The Latest: Russia on pace for lowest-scoring World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Friday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 22, 2018
The Latest: Oviedo replaces Calvo for Costa Rica vs Brazil
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Friday at the World Cup (all times local): JUNE 22, 2018
Iceland has to beware comedown from Argentina high
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) The last time Iceland pulled off a huge surprise at a major tournament, it was stung by a big letdown. JUNE 21, 2018
Nigeria needs win against Iceland after opening defeat
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) Few teams in this World Cup have underperformed their potential as much as Nigeria. And while it's still early in th... JUNE 20, 2018
Panama coach blunt and honest before World Cup debut
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Panama coach Hernan Dario Gomez isn't in the business of sugarcoating the truth before his team makes history by playing... JUNE 17, 2018
By neutralizing Messi and Argentina, Iceland shows it's a force to be reckoned with at World Cup
A superstar of football knocked off his pedestal at the World Cup. JUNE 17, 2018
Maradona responds to report of racist gesture to Asian fan
MOSCOW (AP) Diego Maradona has given his version of an exchange with an Asian fan at a World Cup game in Moscow that witnesses perceived as... JUNE 17, 2018
Iceland’s World Cup dream is built on being a nightmare foe
MOSCOW (AP) The World Cup rookies from the tournament's smallest nation are suddenly legitimate contenders for the knockout stage. JUNE 16, 2018
Messi misses penalty, Iceland holds Argentina to 1-1 draw
MOSCOW (AP) If there is one flaw in Lionel Messi's genius, it might be his failure to score penalty kicks in big games. JUNE 16, 2018
Everything you need to know about Iceland heading into the FIFA World Cup
Everything you need to know about Iceland heading into the FIFA World Cup JUNE 16, 2018