Tens of thousands give heroes’ welcome to Croatia team
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) In an outburst of national pride and joy, Croatia rolled out a red carpet and staged a euphoric heroes' welcome for th...JULY 16, 2018
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Croatia gears up to give heroes’ welcome to World Cup team
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) In an outburst of national pride and joy, Croatia rolled out a red carpet and staged a euphoric heroes' welcome for th...JULY 16, 2018
Landslide at World Cup stadium mars Russia’s legacy
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) Russia's World Cup legacy is falling down - at least some of it is.JULY 15, 2018
Russia on a high as World Cup wraps; Putin’s problems remain
MOSCOW (AP) Despite a national wave of elation from the World Cup that bathed Russia in a rosy light, President Vladimir Putin will face so...JULY 15, 2018
AP PHOTOS: World Cup made indelible images from Russia
MOSCOW (AP) The World Cup produced indelible images from across Russia, on and off the field. The home team's towering forward leading an u...JULY 15, 2018
WORLD CUP KICKOFF: A look at what’s ahead in the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Here's a look at what's coming up at the World Cup, which is down to its last two matches: the third-place game Saturday in St....JULY 11, 2018
US women’s coach says her players have an equal right to VAR
MOSCOW (AP) Female players have an equal right to have FIFA use video review for their tournament next year in France, U.S. women's coach J...JULY 11, 2018
Croatia official allowed to watch semis despite conviction
MOSCOW (AP) FIFA is letting a top Croatian soccer official watch the team's World Cup semifinal against England from a VIP section on Wednesday despite him being convicted last mo...JULY 11, 2018
Paris, Russia, to turn French for World Cup semifinals
PARIS, Russia (AP) They're getting the World Cup croissants ready in Paris.JULY 10, 2018
England-Croatia Preview
MOSCOW (AP) It's time for Gareth Southgate to come up with a big speech of his own.JULY 9, 2018
Spain appoints Luis Enrique as coach
MADRID (AP) Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has signed a two-year deal to take charge of Spain.JULY 9, 2018
AP PHOTOS: On stage, Russian drag stars leave fears behind
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) In a modest dressing room, Russian men apply their eye shadow with an expert touch, slide on fishnet stockings o...JULY 9, 2018
Russia’s Ignashevich retires after WCup exit
MOSCOW (AP) Defender Sergei Ignashevich has announced his retirement from football after Russia lost to Croatia in the World Cup quarterfin...JULY 8, 2018
World Cup fairy tale ends for Russia, the sleeping giant
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Russians danced, drank and celebrated their national soccer team for three delirious, dreamlike weeks.JULY 7, 2018
Croatia ends Russia’s run, advances to World Cup semifinals
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Nyet this time.JULY 7, 2018
Kick-by-kick look at the shootout between Russia and Croatia
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Croatia and Russia got to their quarterfinal matchup Saturday night in Sochi by winning shootouts in the round of 16, Cr...JULY 7, 2018
RECAP: Croatia stuns host Russia in epic penalty kick showdown to advance to Final Four
Croatia is the second team in World Cup history to win back-to-back matches in PKsJULY 7, 2018
Croatia advances to World Cup semifinals, beats Russia 4-3 in penalty shootout
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Croatia advances to World Cup semifinals, beats Russia 4-3 in penalty shootout.JULY 7, 2018
Snubbing Brazil, Fernandes thrives with Russia at World Cup
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Mario Fernandes was only 21 when he rejected a chance to play for Brazil's national team.JULY 6, 2018
By beating Russia, Croatia can finally shake 20-year shadow
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Twenty years ago, Croatia made its World Cup debut with a result that happened only once previously in the tournament's...JULY 6, 2018
World Cup: The teams of the quarterfinals
One of these teams will win it allJULY 5, 2018
Muslim Arabs find warm welcome in Russia’s remote Grozny
GROZNY, Russia (AP) Even during the World Cup, which brought hordes of foreigners to Russia, the capital of Chechnya remained well off the beaten path for most travelers. The Groz...JULY 2, 2018
After high of beating Spain, Russia must adapt for Croatia
MOSCOW (AP) Coach Stanislav Cherchesov seems to be the only Russian not caught up in the euphoria of the country's biggest World Cup win in...JULY 2, 2018
Russia adds to list of famous World Cup upsets
With a spirited home crowd cheering on, Russia made a memorable contribution to the World Cup's history of upsets.JULY 2, 2018
