Europe, South America dominate World Cup’s knockout phase
MOSCOW (AP) The thunder-clapping Icelanders have gone home, along with the Egyptians and Peruvians. Now comes the business end of the World...JUNE 28, 2018
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URUGUAY 3-0-0 · 1ST IN GROUP C
3-0-0 · 1ST IN GROUP C
Ronaldo vs. Suarez takes focus as Uruguay faces Portugal
SOCHI, Russia (AP) While others try to downplay the significance, the match between Uruguay and Portugal in the World Cup knockout stage wi...JUNE 28, 2018
Portugal wary of Uruguay’s defense, not only Suarez, Cavani
SOCHI, Russia (AP) Cristiano Ronaldo has scored four goals at this year's World Cup. Uruguay has conceded none.JUNE 27, 2018
Uruguay happy that Suarez, Cavani find their rhythm together
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) Uruguay waited for 12 long years before the national team could celebrate goals from Luis Suarez and Edinson C...JUNE 27, 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
Suarez scores again and Uruguay downs host Russia 3-0
SAMARA, Russia (AP) Luis Suarez finally got rattled at this year's World Cup.JUNE 25, 2018
Suarez scores again, Uruguay beats host Russia 3-0
SAMARA, Russia (AP) Luis Suarez finally got rattled at this year's World Cup.JUNE 25, 2018
Russia’s wings clipped after soaring on World Cup euphoria
SAMARA, Russia (AP) The euphoria surrounding Russia's national team at the World Cup has been brought back down to earth.JUNE 25, 2018
RECAP: Suarez, Uruguay shut out host Russia at World Cup
Uruguay finished undefeated in group play and handed the host nation its first loss of the World Cup.JUNE 25, 2018
England scores 6 but falls well short of World Cup record
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) England's 6-1 rout of Panama is the biggest winning margin at this year's World Cup. However, it falls well short of...JUNE 24, 2018
Uruguay defender Gimenez ruled out of final group match
SAMARA, Russia (AP) Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez has been ruled out of the team's final World Cup group match because of a right thi...JUNE 24, 2018
Russia-Uruguay Preview (Jun 23, 2018)
SAMARA, Russia (AP) Coach Stanislav Cherchesov insists Russia's success at the World Cup is about much more than home-team advantage.JUNE 23, 2018
Russia faces Uruguay in World Cup with knockout round ahead
SAMARA, Russia (AP) Coach Stanislav Cherchesov insists Russia's success at the World Cup is about much more than home-team advantage.JUNE 23, 2018
RECAP: Luis Suarez leads Uruguay to a 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia
Luis Suarez shines for Uruguay as they defeat Saudi Arabia, 1-0.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
Suarez scores as Uruguay and Russia advance at World Cup
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) With a single goal, Luis Suarez settled the fate of four teams in the group stage of the World Cup.JUNE 20, 2018
Russian fans celebrate once-maligned team as heroes
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) What a transformation. Russia's World Cup soccer team, metamorphosed from national laughingstock to heroes of t...JUNE 19, 2018
Senegal saves African from embarrassment at World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) By starting its World Cup with a win, Senegal also saved Africa from embarrassment in the tournament.JUNE 19, 2018
Senegal saves Africa from embarrassment at World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) By starting its World Cup with a win, Senegal also saved Africa from embarrassment in the tournament.JUNE 19, 2018
Suarez eyes return to form in 100th appearance for Uruguay
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez paid tribute to Luis Suarez as the team prepared for Wednesday's World Cup match aga...JUNE 19, 2018
Optimistic Saudi bikers follow low-ranked team across Russia
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) After a 5-0 World Cup defeat with a match against Uruguay still to come, optimism may be running low for some Saudi Arabia fans, but not for Ahmed Benaw...JUNE 19, 2018
Senegal President Sall to support World Cup team in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) Senegal President Macky Sall is in Russia and will attend his country's World Cup game against Poland in Moscow.JUNE 19, 2018
Saudi Arabia-Uruguay Preview (Jun 18, 2018)
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) Not everything has gone according to plan for Uruguay and coach Oscar Tabarez.JUNE 18, 2018
Uruguay turning to veterans against Saudi Arabia
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) Not everything has gone according to plan for Uruguay and coach Oscar Tabarez.JUNE 18, 2018
Gimenez scores to lift Uruguay over Egypt 1-0 in Group A
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) On a team that boasts one of the World Cup's most potent attacks, a defender lifted Uruguay to its first opening-match victory at the World Cup in 48 ye...JUNE 16, 2018
