FIFA World Cup Bid Evaluation team tours Atlanta
FIFA's Bid Evaluation Task Force visited Atlanta Wednesday to tour the city's soccer facilities. Atlanta is listed as a potential World Cup host city for the 2026 tournament by the United 2026 bid committee which is a joint venture between the US, Canada, and Mexico.
FIFA's Bid Evaluation Task Force visited Atlanta Wednesday to tour the city's soccer facilities. Atlanta is listed as a potential World Cup host city for the 2026 tournament by the United 2026 bid committee which is a joint venture between the US, Canada, and Mexico.
France wins 2nd World Cup title, beats Croatia 4-2
MOSCOW (AP) -- Kylian Mbappe and France put on a thrilling show in winning the World Cup title. All Russian President Vladimir Putin might remember is the Pussy Riot protest.
MOSCOW (AP) -- Kylian Mbappe and France put on a thrilling show in winning the World Cup title. All Russian President Vladimir Putin might remember is the Pussy Riot protest.
PREVIEW: France vs Croatia 2018 FIFA World Cup final
A capsule look at Sunday's World Cup final between France and Croatia in Moscow (11 a.m. EDT, 6 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN
A capsule look at Sunday's World Cup final between France and Croatia in Moscow (11 a.m. EDT, 6 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN
England, Belgium to play for 3rd place at World Cup on Saturday
MOSCOW (AP) - England defender Kyle Walker is finding meaning in the game no one wants to play. The third-place match at the World Cup is often dismissed as a pointless way for FIFA to fill TV space with two teams who just want to go home. But for Walker, a bronze medal still has value.
MOSCOW (AP) - England defender Kyle Walker is finding meaning in the game no one wants to play. The third-place match at the World Cup is often dismissed as a pointless way for FIFA to fill TV space with two teams who just want to go home. But for Walker, a bronze medal still has value.
Angry World Cup fan throws beer in reporter's face during live broadcast
Everyone's been mad during a sporting event at one point or another, but one World Cup fan took it a step too far.
Everyone's been mad during a sporting event at one point or another, but one World Cup fan took it a step too far.
FIFA asks broadcasters to show fewer attractive women in bid to fight sexism
FIFA is asking television networks and its own in-house production team to air fewer images of attractive women in the final two games of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA is asking television networks and its own in-house production team to air fewer images of attractive women in the final two games of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Cownose rays at Zoo Tampa predict World Cup winner
A couple of cownose rays at Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park have predicted the winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
A couple of cownose rays at Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park have predicted the winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Croatia reaches FIFA World Cup for 1st time, beats England 2-1
Croatia's legs seemed heavy, burdened by the accumulated toll of consecutive penalty-kicks wins needed to get this far. England had gone ahead with a free kick just five minutes in, dominated play and appeared headed to its first World Cup final since 1966.
Croatia's legs seemed heavy, burdened by the accumulated toll of consecutive penalty-kicks wins needed to get this far. England had gone ahead with a free kick just five minutes in, dominated play and appeared headed to its first World Cup final since 1966.
Justin Timberlake to play England-Croatia on O2 Arena big screens before London concert
Justin Timberlake has joined the English bandwagon.
Justin Timberlake has joined the English bandwagon.
WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL PREVIEW: Croatia vs England
A capsule look at Wednesday's World Cup semifinal match between Croatia and England in Moscow (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY CROATIA WILL WIN A generation of players in their primes, or just past their primes, led by a strong midfield with Ivan Pericic (29), Ivan Rakatic (30) and Luka Modric (32), with Mario Mandzukic (32) heading the attack. WHY ENGLAND WILL WIN
A capsule look at Wednesday's World Cup semifinal match between Croatia and England in Moscow (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY CROATIA WILL WIN A generation of players in their primes, or just past their primes, led by a strong midfield with Ivan Pericic (29), Ivan Rakatic (30) and Luka Modric (32), with Mario Mandzukic (32) heading the attack. WHY ENGLAND WILL WIN
With World Cup conflict looming, Wimbledon loosens mobile phone restrictions
Facing continuing conflicts with England's run through the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon has decided to relax its rules about mobile phones.
Facing continuing conflicts with England's run through the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon has decided to relax its rules about mobile phones.
WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL PREVIEW: France vs Belgium
A capsule look at Tuesday's World Cup semifinal between France and Belgium in St. Petersburg, Russia (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN Kylian Mbappe, just 19, has been the most dynamic player in the tournament, and Belgium's defenders have struggled at times. WHY BELGIUM WILL WIN Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne are a more potent offensive trio than any other...
A capsule look at Tuesday's World Cup semifinal between France and Belgium in St. Petersburg, Russia (2 p.m. EDT, 9 p.m. local): WHY FRANCE WILL WIN Kylian Mbappe, just 19, has been the most dynamic player in the tournament, and Belgium's defenders have struggled at times. WHY BELGIUM WILL WIN Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne are a more potent offensive trio than any other...
France reaches World Cup semifinals, beats Uruguay 2-0
A shot that flew directly at the hands of the opposing goalkeeper turned into a World Cup goal for Antoine Griezmann.
A shot that flew directly at the hands of the opposing goalkeeper turned into a World Cup goal for Antoine Griezmann.
Belgium eliminates Brazil, advances to World Cup semifinals
Neymar used Brazil's famed yellow jersey to shield his anguish. The Belgians, clad in red and dancing in a celebratory circle nearby, couldn't hide their relief.
Neymar used Brazil's famed yellow jersey to shield his anguish. The Belgians, clad in red and dancing in a celebratory circle nearby, couldn't hide their relief.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: First World Cup quarterfinals feature familiar foes
MOSCOW (AP) - What to watch for in Friday's matchups at the World Cup quarterfinals: TEAMMATES VS. TEAMMATES
MOSCOW (AP) - What to watch for in Friday's matchups at the World Cup quarterfinals: TEAMMATES VS. TEAMMATES
Youth soccer players practice dramatic diving, screaming in 'Neymar' drill
A video of young soccer players doing their best impressions of Brazil’s Neymar flopping is going viral online.
A video of young soccer players doing their best impressions of Brazil’s Neymar flopping is going viral online.
Japanese players leave locker room spotless after crushing World Cup loss
The biggest sports tournament in the world comes with some of the most heartbreaking moments for fans and players alike. After Japan blew a 2-0 lead with 25 minutes left, the players and fans could have thrown a huge fit - but instead they respectfully said thank you to their hosts.
The biggest sports tournament in the world comes with some of the most heartbreaking moments for fans and players alike. After Japan blew a 2-0 lead with 25 minutes left, the players and fans could have thrown a huge fit - but instead they respectfully said thank you to their hosts.
What England fans mean when they say football's 'coming home'
It's coming home. It's coming. Football's coming home. At least, that's what long-deprived England soccer fans are hoping.
It's coming home. It's coming. Football's coming home. At least, that's what long-deprived England soccer fans are hoping.
Octopus that predicted Japan's World Cup outcomes killed and sold as food
A "psychic" octopus has met his fate after correctly predicting three of of Japan's results in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
A "psychic" octopus has met his fate after correctly predicting three of of Japan's results in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Brazilians hold funeral for Germany while Mexicans hold parade for South Korea; sports are great
It was an astonishing set of a matches played at the same time Wednesday that had teams from four countries all biting their nails.
It was an astonishing set of a matches played at the same time Wednesday that had teams from four countries all biting their nails.