Japan coach Nishino says timing of promotion a challenge
TOKYO (AP) Japan coach Akira Nishino is facing a difficult challenge by taking over from Vahid Halilhodzic with only two months to go befor...APRIL 12, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
FIFA World Rankings List for April
ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings for April (last month's rankings in parentheses):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
FIFA looks for $25 billion, 12-year deal for new tournaments
GENEVA (AP) FIFA is planning to team up with Saudi Arabian, Chinese and American investors in a $25 billion, 12-year deal that could add two major international tournaments to an...APRIL 11, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Morocco takes FIFA to court to recruit Spain’s El Haddadi
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The Moroccan soccer federation is taking FIFA to court in the hopes of recruiting Spain forward Munir El Haddadi before the World Cup.APRIL 10, 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
Fabio Capello announces his retirement from coaching
ROME (AP) After a career spanning five countries and countless titles both as a player and a coach, Fabio Capello announced his retirement...APRIL 9, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Fabio Capello retires from coaching
ROME (AP) After a career spanning five countries and countless titles both as a player and a coach, Fabio Capello announced his retirement...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
Competitive soccer finally returns to Iraq on Tuesday
Competitive international soccer returns to Iraq on Tuesday less than a month after FIFA lifted a near three-decade-long ban.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
Lloyd’s 100th international goal leads US over Mexico 6-2
HOUSTON (AP) Carli Lloyd became the sixth American to score 100 international goals, putting the United States ahead as it rallied for a 6-2 win over Mexico in an exhibition Sunda...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
Spain beat Australia, Scots upend England to open HK 7s
HONG KONG (AP) Fiji began its bid for a record fourth successive Hong Kong Sevens rugby title when it beat Pacific neighbor Samoa 31-12 on Friday.APRIL 6, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Alex Morgan scores twice in 4-1 US win over Mexico
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Alex Morgan scored twice and the U.S. women's national team got three goals in the space of four minutes early in the second half to beat Mexico 4-1 on Thu...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
France coach calls for government action against racism
PARIS (AP) France coach Didier Deschamps is calling for zero tolerance on racism and for governments to tackle the problem together as FIFA investigates racial abuse that targeted...APRIL 4, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
In games program blunder, England relocates to Africa
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) In an accidental case of the old empire striking back, Commonwealth Games organizers have listed England as part of Africa in the official program.APRIL 4, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
FIFA’s ‘white elephants’ warning after Morocco bid criticism
FIFA issued its second rebuke inside a week to Morocco's World Cup bid for questioning the fairness of the process while warning it does not want unsuitable ''white elephant'' stad...APRIL 3, 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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