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
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The Latest: Morocco doubts NAmerican 2026 bid’s cash promise
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on World Cup preparations and meetings of football leaders ahead of the tournament in Russia (all times local):JUNE 11, 2018
The Latest: Africa urged to unite for Morocco 2026 WCup bid
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on World Cup preparations and meetings of football leaders ahead of the tournament in Russia (all times local):JUNE 11, 2018
WORLD CUP: Morocco back after 2 decades with eye on 2 events
Morocco's first World Cup victory in Russia could come off the field.JUNE 11, 2018
FIFA Council member from Ghana banned during investigation
ZURICH (AP) FIFA Council member Kwesi Nyantakyi is banned from soccer while under investigation for taking cash gifts in a Ghanaian media undercover sting.JUNE 8, 2018
Ghana FA dissolved, risks FIFA ban ahead of 2026 WCup vote
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) Ghana risks being suspended from the 2026 World Cup hosting vote by FIFA after its government said Thursday it had disbanded the national soccer federation amid...JUNE 7, 2018
Ghana risks FIFA ban ahead of 2026 World Cup hosting vote
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) Ghana risks being suspended from the 2026 World Cup hosting vote by FIFA after its government said Thursday it had disbanded the national soccer federation amid...JUNE 7, 2018
Morocco impresses in World Cup tuneup, beats Slovakia 2-1
GENEVA (AP) Morocco impressed again in its World Cup preparation, beating Slovakia 2-1 in a warmup game on Monday.JUNE 4, 2018
Infantino says FIFA can afford Morocco to host 2026 WCup
ZURICH (AP) FIFA can afford to have Morocco host the 2026 World Cup, according to President Gianni Infantino, even if the rival North Ameri...JUNE 4, 2018
Malaga forward En Nesyri makes Morocco’s World Cup squad
RABAT, Morocco (AP) Morocco included Spain-based forward Youssef En Nesyri in its World Cup squad at the expense of defender Badr Banoun.JUNE 4, 2018
AP Source: North America World Cup bid outscores Morocco
FIFA inspectors warned voters deciding the host of the 2026 World Cup that Morocco's plans pose a ''high risk'' to the tournament due to a l...JUNE 2, 2018
World Cup-bound Morocco held 0-0 by Ukraine in friendly
GENEVA (AP) Morocco could not turn its neat creative play into goals as it was held to a 0-0 draw against Ukraine in a World Cup warm-up friendly on Thursday.MAY 31, 2018
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FIFA calls 2026 World Cup candidates for meeting in Zurich
ZURICH (AP) FIFA's bid inspectors will hold a meeting in Zurich on Wednesday with the North American and Moroccan candidates hoping to host the 2026 World Cup.MAY 28, 2018
Morocco striker Rachid Alioui out of World Cup injured
PARIS (AP) ��� Morocco striker Rachid Alioui will miss the World Cup after surgery to repair a torn hamstring.MAY 17, 2018
Morocco loses appeal to recruit Spain forward El Haddadi
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Morocco's soccer federation has lost its case against FIFA to recruit Spain forward Munir El Haddadi before the World Cup.MAY 14, 2018
FIFA won’t block US territories from 2026 World Cup vote
FIFA will not block U.S.-governed territories from voting in the 2026 World Cup contest where a United States-led bid is taking on Morocco.MAY 10, 2018
FIFA will not block US territories from 2026 World Cup vote
FIFA will not block U.S.-governed territories from voting in the 2026 World Cup contest where a United States-led bid is taking on Morocco.MAY 10, 2018
N. American World Cup bid hopes economics outweigh politics
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) The economics of North America's three-nation bid to host the 2026 World Cup can outweigh politics in next month's...MAY 3, 2018
FIFA hosts continental football bodies to talk on $25B deal
ZURICH (AP) FIFA hosted talks with football's six continental governing bodies on Monday about a $25 billion offer to run two international...APRIL 30, 2018
Infantino has ‘full confidence’ in Samoura amid ethics issue
ZURICH (AP) FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he retains ''full confidence'' in secretary general Fatma Samoura after an attempt to embroil her in an ethics investigation.APRIL 26, 2018
FIFA urged to let Morocco proceed to 2026 World Cup vote
GENEVA (AP) Morocco's bid to host the 2026 World Cup must be allowed to reach the final vote without being disqualified, in order to avoid...APRIL 25, 2018
FIFA subjects 2026 Morocco World Cup bid to fresh scrutiny
Morocco's World Cup bid is facing fresh scrutiny this week with the arrival of another delegation from FIFA after an initial task force foun...APRIL 24, 2018
South Africa backs Morocco for 2026 World Cup
JOHANNESBURG (AP) South African soccer leader Danny Jordaan has promised Morocco ''unqualified support'' to host the 2026 World Cup in a co...APRIL 16, 2018
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
