Ray Wilson, World Cup winner with England, dies at 83

HUDDERSFIELD, England (AP) Ray Wilson, the left back in all six of England's games in its World Cup-winning campaign in 1966, has died. He...
MAY 16, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Ray Wilson, World Cup winner with England, dies at 83

World Cup referee banned in Saudi match-fixing case

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) A Saudi Arabian referee due to be overseeing games at the World Cup in Russia has been banned from soccer for life in his country.
MAY 16, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

WORLD CUP: With war looming, Italy dons black in 1938

After taking power in Italy in the 1920s, fascist leader Benito Mussolini embraced sports as a political tool.
MAY 16, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: With war looming, Italy dons black in 1938

South Korea’s Son set for a quick turnaround for World Cup

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) Son Heung-min had a long, tough season with Tottenham in the Premier League, needing painkillers to get through the...
MAY 16, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
South Korea’s Son set for a quick turnaround for World Cup

Renato Sanches off Portugal's preliminary World Cup squad

Cristiano Ronaldo leads a potent group of attacking players that includes Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, AC Milan's Andre Silva and Goncalo Guedes
MAY 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Sweden’s playoff match winner misses World Cup with injury

STOCKHOLM (AP) The scorer of the goal that qualified Sweden for the World Cup will not be part of the country's 23-man squad heading to Russia.
MAY 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Russia relents on World Cup visa for German journalist

BERLIN (AP) Russia has granted entry to the World Cup for a German journalist who exposed systematic doping in Russian athletics, reversing...
MAY 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Russia relents on World Cup visa for German journalist

Russia eases registration process for foreign World Cup fans

MOSCOW (AP) Russia has eased rules requiring foreign visitors to register their whereabouts during the World Cup.
MAY 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

After Guerrero’s World Cup ban, union seeks new doping rules

HOOFDDORP, Netherlands (AP) The global footballers' union wants FIFA's help to review anti-doping rules after Peru captain Paolo Guerrero w...
MAY 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
After Guerrero’s World Cup ban, union seeks new doping rules

Andres Iniesta to likely quit Spain after World Cup

MADRID (AP) Andres Iniesta says he will most likely retire from international soccer after Spain plays at the World Cup.
MAY 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Andres Iniesta to likely quit Spain after World Cup

Barcelona backs FIFA’s proposal for 24-team Club World Cup

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Barcelona has given its backing to FIFA's plans to expand the Club World Cup to a 24-team competition played every fo...
MAY 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Barcelona backs FIFA’s proposal for 24-team Club World Cup

Germany coach Joachim Loew to stay through 2022 World Cup

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) Germany coach Joachim Loew will stay in charge through the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
MAY 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Germany coach Joachim Loew to stay through 2022 World Cup

Japan expected to name World Cup squad on May 31

TOKYO (AP) Japan is expected to name its 23-man squad for the World Cup on May 31, several days ahead of the June 4 deadline.
MAY 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Japan expected to name World Cup squad on May 31

Vital for World Cup teams: Silencing the non-playing blues

PARIS (AP) They won't score goals, make assists, tackles or important saves but will still be essential to the well-being of the 32 teams at the World Cup. Who are they?
MAY 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Van Marwijk cuts another 6 from Australia’s World Cup squad

SYDNEY (AP) Bert van Marwijk cut six players from his extended World Cup squad in a contentious call on the same day as Football Federation...
MAY 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Van Marwijk cuts another 6 from Australia’s World Cup squad

Al-Hadary on way to becoming oldest to play at a World Cup

CAIRO (AP) Essam el-Hadary is on his way to becoming the oldest person to play in a World Cup match.
MAY 14, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Al-Hadary on way to becoming oldest to play at a World Cup

Injured Aguero and Biglia in Argentina World Cup squad

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Injured striker Sergio Aguero and midfielder Lucas Biglia were included in the preliminary, 35-player Argentina squad for the World Cup in Russia on M...
MAY 14, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Russia cuts World Cup squad player who faced doping case

MOSCOW (AP) Russia cut from its World Cup squad a player who faced a doping investigation.
MAY 14, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Russia cuts World Cup squad player who faced doping case

Tunisia coach calls up 29 players for World Cup camp

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul has called up 29 players including Rennes forward Wahbi Khazri for a World Cup training camp.
MAY 14, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Peru captain Guerrero banned from World Cup in doping case

GENEVA (AP) Peru captain Paolo Guerrero was banned from playing at the World Cup because of a positive doping test he said was caused by co...
MAY 14, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Peru captain Guerrero banned from World Cup in doping case

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero banned from World Cup for doping

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Peru captain Paolo Guerrero banned from World Cup for doping.
MAY 14, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

The place to be: Uruguay 1930 – where the World Cup began

The 21st World Cup gets underway next month in Moscow and billions around the world are expected to tune in during the monthlong tournament...
MAY 14, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
The place to be: Uruguay 1930 – where the World Cup began

Tottenham’s Son to lead South Korea’s challenge at World Cup

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) Tottenham forward Son Heung-min is set to lead South Korea's challenge at the 2018 World Cup.
MAY 14, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Tottenham’s Son to lead South Korea’s challenge at World Cup

Real Madrid backs FIFA’s plans for 24-team Club World Cup

MADRID (AP) Reigning champion Real Madrid is supporting plans to expand the Club World Cup to 24 teams following a meeting at FIFA.
MAY 13, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Referee on FIFA World Cup list investigated in Saudi Arabia

A referee selected by FIFA to go to the World Cup has been placed under investigation in Saudi Arabia and prevented from taking charge off a...
MAY 13, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Referee on FIFA World Cup list investigated in Saudi Arabia