Kickoff: Spain, Portugal can’t coast to World Cup 2nd round
MOSCOW (AP) Portugal and Spain opened up their World Cup campaigns with an entertaining draw. Now each team wants a routine victory to secu...JUNE 24, 2018
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Smolov back in Samara, where he scored his 1st club goal
SAMARA, Russia (AP) Russia forward Fyodor Smolov is back in Samara, the city where he scored his first league goal in 2008.JUNE 24, 2018
Morocco aiming to salvage something from last game vs Spain
KALININGRAD, Russia (AP) Morocco has lost both its matches at the World Cup and hasn't scored a goal. That doesn't mean Spain will have it...JUNE 23, 2018
Who’s in and who’s out at the World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Who's in, who's out and possible scenarios at the World Cup:JUNE 21, 2018
Caretaker Hierro leaving his mark on Spain at World Cup
KAZAN, Russia (AP) Fernando Hierro had an abrupt answer to those asking questions about his tactics and strategies at the World Cup.JUNE 21, 2018
RECAP: Spain narrowly defeats Iran behind Diego Costa's goal
Spain edges its way past Iran with one goal from Diego Costa. Iran came close to equalizing the match several times but couldn't capitalize in the end.JUNE 20, 2018
Iran staff member hospitalized during Spain game
KAZAN, Russia (AP) A member of the Iranian national team staff was hospitalized Wednesday after the team was denied a goal following a vide...JUNE 20, 2018
Diego Costa scores again, Spain beats Iran 1-0 at World Cup
KAZAN, Russia (AP) Patience is a virtue, and Spain showed plenty of it to overcome a tough challenge from Iran at the World Cup.JUNE 20, 2018
AP PHOTOS: Ronaldo shines on day of 1-0 World Cup matches
MOSCOW (AP) Day 7 of the World Cup brought some clarity into the group standings, and Cristiano Ronaldo seized another opportunity to shine.JUNE 20, 2018
Coaches of Spain, Iran big fans of each other at World Cup
KAZAN, Russia (AP) Iran coach Carlos Queiroz was a big fan of Fernando Hierro the player. He believes the former Real Madrid captain has all the qualities to deliver success at th...JUNE 19, 2018
‘Iranian Messi’ feels at home at World Cup before Spain game
KAZAN, Russia (AP) It was on a cold night of November two years ago that Iran center forward Sardar Azmoun displayed his class to the world...JUNE 18, 2018
Valladolid earns promotion to Spain's Liga
MADRID (AP) Valladolid earned promotion to Spain's topflight after drawing with Numancia 1-1 on Saturday and winning their playoff 4-1 on aggregate.JUNE 16, 2018
Spain still behind De Gea after forgettable World Cup opener
SOCHI, Russia (AP) David De Gea had a forgettable World Cup debut as goalkeeper for Spain but quickly turned his focus to the bigger pictur...JUNE 16, 2018
England, for a change, comes into World Cup under the radar
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) For once, there's little hype surrounding England at the World Cup. Come to think of it, how could there be given En...JUNE 16, 2018
Portugal earns draw with Spain behind Ronaldo's hat trick
Ronaldo completed a hat trick with a perfectly taken free kick in the 88th minute to give Portugal a 3-3 draw against Spain on Friday at the World Cup.JUNE 15, 2018
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Nacho scores a beauty to give Spain a 3-2 leadJUNE 15, 2018
Spain’s tumultuous week ends with 3-3 draw against Portugal
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Spain was on the cusp of a perfect ending following days of turmoil, minutes from a spectacular triumph over Iberian riv...JUNE 15, 2018
RECAP: Hat trick via Ronaldo helps Portugal tie Spain in World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo's opening goal from the penalty spot allowed him to become the fourth player to score in four World Cups.JUNE 15, 2018
WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo scores historic hat-trick in Portugal's 3-3 draw with Spain | World Cup
WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo scores historic hat-trick in Portugal's 3-3 draw with Spain in World CupJUNE 15, 2018
Spain and Portugal set for huge opening matchup
Compared to Spain's coaching chaos, the distractions created by Cristiano Ronaldo have become almost meaningless for Portugal.JUNE 15, 2018
Spain, Portugal ready to open World Cup runs
Spain, Portugal ready to open World Cup runsJUNE 15, 2018
Troubled Spain meets rival Portugal and Ronaldo at World Cup
SOCHI, Russia (AP) - Compared to Spain's coaching chaos, the distractions created by Cristiano Ronaldo have become almost meaningless for Po...JUNE 15, 2018
The Latest: Ignashevich to start for Russia in Cup opener
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on the opening day of the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 14, 2018
The Latest: Official urges love between fans, Russian women
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on the opening day of the World Cup (all times local):JUNE 14, 2018
European champion Portugal overlooked facing Spain
SOCHI, Russia (AP) They're the reigning champions of Europe with arguably the best player in the world.JUNE 14, 2018
