The World Cup - Page 82

June 18, 2018

FIFA opens disciplinary case against Mexico over fans' alleged anti-gay chant at World Cup match

FIFA, the governing body of world soccer, opened disciplinary proceedings against Mexico after its fans allegedly chanted an anti-gay slur during the team's opening World Cup match.

June 18, 2018

English World Cup team refusing food from Russian room service over poisoning fears, source claims

"Nothing will pass their lips apart from food and drink provided by chefs and nutritionists," a source claims.

June 18, 2018

US soccer star's 'My Other Team Is Mexico' ad kicks up outrage

An American soccer star is attracting criticism – from fans and former teammates alike -- for appearing in a Wells Fargo ad that encourages U.S. fans to root for Mexico in the World Cup.

June 17, 2018

Mexico pulls off World Cup upset, stuns defending champions Germany in opening match

Mexico has stunned defending champions Germany in their opening game at the 2018 World Cup.

June 17, 2018

At World Cup, Germany to start title defense with rematch against Mexico

The teams will clash Sunday at Moscow's vast Luzhniki Stadium in one of the biggest draws of the group stage.

June 16, 2018

At least 7 World Cup fans injured after Moscow taxi crashed into crowd

At least seven soccer fans have been injured in Moscow after a taxi plowed into a crowd in the Russian capital during the World Cup.

June 16, 2018

World Cup contender Iceland emerges as 2018's Cinderella story: What to know about the team

Iceland defeated Kosovo in October 2017 in the European Championship to solidify its spot in the 2018 World Cup, becoming the smallest team to do so.

June 16, 2018

World Cup history made as VAR technology is used for the first time to award France a penalty

History has been made at the World Cup as VAR technology was used for the first time to award a penalty to France during their match against Australia.

June 16, 2018

US warns Americans of terror threat at World Cup

The U.S. State Department on Friday advised Americans to reconsider traveling to Russia during the month-long World Cup soccer tournament amid increased risks of “terrorism and harassment” at tourist hubs.

June 15, 2018

Uruguay opens World Cup with win thanks to heartbreak header from Jose Gimenez

Uruguay’s Jose Gimenez delivered an 89th minute heartbreak header to put his team up 1-0 over Egypt and eventually win the match Friday.