Morocco masks homosexuality ban in World Cup bid submission
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
European leagues oppose FIFA plan for 48-team 2022 World Cup
GENEVA (AP) Top European leagues are set to oppose FIFA plans for adding more teams and playing days at the 2022 World Cup.APRIL 16, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
South Africa backs Morocco for 2026 World Cup
JOHANNESBURG (AP) South African soccer leader Danny Jordaan has promised Morocco ''unqualified support'' to host the 2026 World Cup in a co...APRIL 16, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Qatar wants talks on logistics of 48-team World Cup in 2022
Qatar wants talks with FIFA to discuss the feasibility of increasing the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams after soccer's governing body expressed...APRIL 14, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Qatar wants FIFA talks on logistics of a 48-team World Cup
Qatar wants talks with FIFA to discuss the feasibility of increasing the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams after soccer's governing body expressed...APRIL 14, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
FIFA wants to charge hosts of planned 24-team Club World Cup
GENEVA (AP) FIFA wants to charge hosting fees for staging 24-team Club World Cup tournaments worth at least $3 billion each and planned to...APRIL 13, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
South American nations to vote for 2026 N America World Cup
The North American bid for the 2026 World Cup has gained the support of the 10 South American soccer nations.APRIL 13, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Peru captain could miss World Cup in doping appeal case
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) Peru captain Paolo Guerrero could miss the World Cup if the World Anti-Doping Agency's appeal to increase his ban for a positive doping test is successf...APRIL 13, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Uruguay could demolish Centenario stadium for 2030 World Cup
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) Uruguay may demolish the historic Centenario stadium as part of its bid to host the 2030 World Cup.APRIL 12, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
FIFA asked to expand World Cup to 48 teams for Qatar in 2022
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) FIFA President Gianni Infantino is keen on hastening the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams for the 2022 t...APRIL 12, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Serbia defender Nastasic doubtful for World Cup
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) Schalke and Serbia defender Matija Nastasic has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering cruciate ligament damage to his right knee.APRIL 12, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
FINA visits Atlanta as part of 2026 World Cup evaluation
ATLANTA (AP) A FIFA evaluation committee wrapped up its visit to Atlanta on Wednesday, checking out possible sites for the 2026 World Cup.APRIL 12, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
With World Cup nearing, Asian teams still hiring and firing
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) Japan's surprise sacking of head coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday marked a fifth coaching change from Asia's five participants at the 2018 World Cup in th...APRIL 10, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay agree on 2030 World Cup bid
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay have agreed on 12 cities where they want to host the centenary World Cup in 20...APRIL 9, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Report: Japan fires coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup
TOKYO (AP) Japan fired coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday, two months before the World Cup, and immediately replaced him with Akira Nishino,...APRIL 9, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Report: Japan to fire coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup
TOKYO (AP) Japan fired coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday, two months before the World Cup, and immediately replaced him with Akira Nishino,...APRIL 9, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Study: Violence risks rise if Mexico co-hosts 2026 World Cup
FIFA inspectors begin evaluating Mexico's suitability to stage World Cup matches in 2026 on Monday after a study commissioned for the North...APRIL 8, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Msakni out of World Cup with knee injury
PARIS (AP) Tunisia's top player, Youssef Msakni, will miss the World Cup after sustaining a knee ligament injury.APRIL 8, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Egypt cyclist pedals to Russia to support team in World Cup
CAIRO (AP) An Egyptian cyclist has set off on Saturday from the heart of downtown Cairo heading to Moscow to support Egypt's national soccer team in the World Cup.APRIL 7, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Dominica’s government announces vote for Morocco World Cup
Morocco received its latest 2026 World Cup vote pledge from a government minister on the Caribbean island of Dominica, despite FIFA rules prohibiting political interference in nati...APRIL 6, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Russia says spy case tension won’t hit World Cup security
MOSCOW (AP) Russia's World Cup chief says international security cooperation for the tournament won't be disrupted by the tense relations with other countries following the poison...APRIL 4, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Portugal midfielder Danilo to miss World Cup
LISBON, Portugal (AP) Portugal defensive midfielder Danilo Pereira is set to miss this summer's World Cup after injuring his left leg.APRIL 4, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Exploited Qatar World Cup workers to receive compensation
Qatar World Cup organizers say migrant workers building stadiums will receive more than $5 million in compensation after recruitment fees were demanded to secure employment in the...APRIL 1, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
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