Trump threatens countries who don't back US World Cup bid

WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold support from nations who don't back the joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 W...
APRIL 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Prospective Wembley owner Khan wants 2030 World Cup bid

LONDON (AP) Prospective Wembley owner Shahid Khan wants to host 2030 World Cup matches and has assured the English Football Association the...
APRIL 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Prospective Wembley owner Khan wants 2030 World Cup bid

WORLD CUP: Cahill chases history, place in Australia squad

SYDNEY (AP) Tim Cahill wants to join an elite list of World Cup scorers to sit alongside Pele, Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose.
APRIL 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Cahill chases history, place in Australia squad

WORLD CUP: Peru returns to finals after 36-year absence

LIMA, Peru (AP) The Peruvian players heading to Russia weren't alive when the team last appeared at the World Cup.
APRIL 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Peru returns to finals after 36-year absence

Germany defender Boateng faces race to be fit for World Cup

MUNICH (AP) Germany defender Jerome Boateng faces a race to be fit for the World Cup after injuring his thigh in Bayern Munich's Champions...
APRIL 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Germany defender Boateng faces race to be fit for World Cup

APNewsBreak: Mostly American World Cup announcers for Fox

NEW YORK (AP) Fox's World Cup debut will have an American accent, even though the United States failed to qualify for the tournament.
APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
APNewsBreak: Mostly American World Cup announcers for Fox

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.
APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Morocco back after 2 decades with eye on 2 events

WORLD CUP: Last stand for stars of Spain’s golden generation

MADRID (AP) After recent struggles at major tournaments, the remaining stars of Spain's golden generation could be facing a last stand at t...
APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Last stand for stars of Spain’s golden generation

WORLD CUP: Portugal’s hopes aided by extra rest for Ronaldo

Portugal has received assistance from Real Madrid in its quest for a first World Cup title, even though it plays Spain in the opening game.
APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

WORLD CUP: Unbeaten in qualifying, Iran faces tougher test

After an almost flawless qualifying campaign, Iran will find it far tougher at the World Cup.
APRIL 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

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 • FOX SPORTS
FIFA urged to let Morocco proceed to 2026 World Cup vote

WORLD CUP: Salah can rouse Egypt after 28-year wait

CAIRO (AP) Mohammed Salah has the ability to light up any team, including Egypt.
APRIL 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
WORLD CUP: Salah can rouse Egypt after 28-year wait

WORLD CUP: Uruguay striker Suarez seeking redemption

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) Uruguay's priority will be keeping Luiz Suarez tamed at this year's World Cup.
APRIL 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

WORLD CUP: Coaching changes unsettle lowest-ranked Saudis

After dozens of coaching changes in the last 25 years, Saudi Arabia has a proven winner in charge for this year's World Cup.
APRIL 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

WORLD CUP: Injuries, dull style a concern for host Russia

MOSCOW (AP) No Russian team has made it out of the group stage at the World Cup since the Soviet era and a spate of recent injuries is going to make it tough on the hosts again th...
APRIL 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Michel, former France player and World Cup coach, dies at 70

PARIS (AP) Henri Michel, who played for France at the World Cup and later coached the team to the semifinals at the 1986 tournament, has died. He was 70.
APRIL 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

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 • FOX SPORTS
FIFA subjects 2026 Morocco World Cup bid to fresh scrutiny

FIFA force pace on $25B Club World Cup, global league plan

GENEVA (AP) FIFA is forcing the pace on talks over a $25 billion offer to revamp the Club World Cup and create a global national team competition.
APRIL 23, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

FIFA signs Russian diamond miner as World Cup sponsor

ZURICH (AP) FIFA has signed state-controlled diamond miner Alrosa as a fourth Russian sponsor, completing its slate of third-tier European backers for the World Cup.
APRIL 23, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

FIFA queries Morocco World Cup bid, to make 2nd inspection

CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) FIFA's inspection of Morocco's 2026 World Cup plans ended with questions about the quality of stadiums and a deman...
APRIL 20, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
FIFA queries Morocco World Cup bid, to make 2nd inspection

FIFA closes racism case from Under-17 World Cup final

FIFA's willingness to prosecute any racism complaints at the World Cup in Russia was questioned by activists Thursday after the governing body dropped a case from the final of the...
APRIL 19, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Cossacks on horseback enlisted to guard World Cup in Russia

MOSCOW (AP) About 200 Cossacks will be drafted in to provide security at World Cup games in Russia.
APRIL 18, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Cossacks on horseback enlisted to guard World Cup in Russia

FIFA charges World Cup host Russia for fan racism

MOSCOW (AP) FIFA charged World Cup host Russia with fan racism on Tuesday, less than two months before the tournament begins.
APRIL 17, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Russian prosecutors reveal plot to disrupt World Cup

MOSCOW (AP) Russia's chief prosecutor says law enforcement agencies have thwarted an alleged plot by right-wing soccer fans to derail events at the World Cup.
APRIL 17, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

AP Exclusive: Morocco World Cup bid masks homosexuality ban

A FIFA task force arrived in Morocco on Monday to inspect a World Cup bid that obscures one potential impediment to hosting the 2026 soccer showpiece: Homosexuality is a criminal o...
APRIL 16, 2018 • FOX SPORTS