Host Russia extends World Cup party by eliminating Spain
MOSCOW (AP) Stretching every part of his body out into a star shape and diving to his right, Igor Akinfeev flicked out his left foot and ki...JULY 1, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
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Russia defeats Spain in shootout at World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Stretching every part of his body out into a star shape and diving to his right, Igor Akinfeev flicked out his left foot and ki...JULY 1, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Not elegant but functional, Russia’s Dzyuba a model for team
MOSCOW (AP) He's not elegant but he gets the job done.JULY 1, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
A look at the shootout between Russia and Spain at World Cup
MOSCOW (AP) Russia advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals by beating Spain in a penalty shootout on Sunday.JULY 1, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Andres Iniesta retires from Spain's national team after World Cup loss to Russia
MOSCOW (AP) Andres Iniesta retires from Spain's national team after World Cup loss to Russia.JULY 1, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Spain eliminated from World Cup, loses to Russia in penalty shootout
MOSCOW (AP) Spain eliminated from World Cup, loses to Russia in penalty shootout.JULY 1, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Russia switches to 5 at the back for World Cup game v Spain
MOSCOW (AP) Russia is set to switch to five at the back for its World Cup round of 16 game against Spain on Sunday.JULY 1, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Ex-Uruguay captain back as a fan, hits beach, catches games
SAMARA, Russia (AP) One towering player stood out for his superior technical skills during a recent pickup game at a beach in the World Cup host city of Samara.JUNE 30, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Silva wants Spain to use speed at World Cup to beat Russia
MOSCOW (AP) With Spain expecting Russia to sit back and defend in numbers, speed and attack will be crucial in their last-16 match at the W...JUNE 30, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Russia-Spain Preview (Jun 29, 2018)
MOSCOW (AP) The most successful Russia coach in recent times is among the multitude of people surprised the team is into a World Cup round...JUNE 29, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Happy hosts Russia wait for Spain team under fire at home
MOSCOW (AP) The most successful Russia coach in recent times is among the multitude of people surprised the team is into a World Cup round of 16 game against Spain.JUNE 29, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Future starts now for Germany after shock World Cup exit
KAZAN, Russia (AP) Coach Joachim Loew failed in his bid to combine the experience of past World Cup winners and the youth of talented newco...JUNE 28, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
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 • FOX SPORTS
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 • FOX SPORTS
Rush is on for England fans heading to Russia
LONDON (AP) England fans are finally showing more interest in going to Russia to roar their team on now that it's winning at the World Cup.JUNE 25, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
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 • FOX SPORTS
Cheery and careworn, izbas epitomize Russians' pastoral soul
PODOLSK, Russia (AP) During the World Cup, Russia is keen to show itself off as a modern power, full of the latest designs for stadiums and hotels that gleam, with sun reflecting...JUNE 22, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Fans at World Cup criticized for videos disrespecting women
SAO PAULO (AP) Some Latin American fans at the World Cup are receiving strong criticism for sexist behavior and could even face workplace consequences for posting videos in which...JUNE 20, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
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 • FOX SPORTS
Russian players who could become hot transfer targets
MOSCOW (AP) Russia's success at the World Cup has taken fans by surprise, especially because its players aren't well known outside of their home nation.JUNE 20, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Volgograd provides the proper perspective at World Cup
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) Nearly 60 years since it changed its name to Volgograd, the Russian city once called Stalingrad and its bloody histo...JUNE 20, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
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 • FOX SPORTS
Raised in Madrid, Cheryshev becomes Russia’s World Cup star
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Denis Cheryshev had been the odd man out in Russia's team. Now he's the breakout star, tied with Cristiano Ronaldo as the World Cup's top scorer.JUNE 19, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Russia on brink of last 16 at World Cup, beats Egypt 3-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Two wins, eight goals and almost certainly a place in the knockout stage for first time since the Soviet era.JUNE 19, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
AP PHOTOS: More upsets on World Cup Day 6
MOSCOW (AP) It was a day of upsets in an underdog-friendly World Cup.JUNE 19, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
