The World Cup - Page 92

June 15, 2018

Trump gives his thanks after US-led bid wins right to host 2026 World Cup

President Trump on Friday sent his thanks to everyone who congratulated him on bringing the 2026 World Cup to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

June 15, 2018

No team, but US still present at World Cup with 2 referees

While the United States is missing from soccer's showcase for the first time since 1986, it is the only nation with two referees working the tournament.

June 14, 2018

World Cup fever hits UN as ambassadors don their nations' soccer shirts

Russia, so often seen as a bad actor in the international arena, got a break Thursday at the United Nations and throughout the universe as World Cup fever began.

June 14, 2018

World Cup schedule, how to watch and other things to know

The 2018 World Cup kicks off on June 14, much to the anticipation of 32 teams, more than 700 players and a countless number of fans.

June 14, 2018

Robbie Williams makes vulgar gesture during World Cup opening ceremony performance

British pop star Robbie Williams surprised audience members after he gave the middle finger to the cameras while performing at the World Cup on Thursday.

June 14, 2018

World Cup 2018 host cities in Russia allegedly killing off stray dogs ahead of tournament

As the 2018 FIFA World Cup approaches, some cities in Russia are allegedly preparing for the event in a way that has animal rights activists on edge: killing off stray dogs.

June 14, 2018

UK foreign secretary threatens to pull England from World Cup over Russian spy scandal

The British men’s soccer team may not participate “in the normal way” in this summer’s World Cup in Russia if the Kremlin had anything to do with the unexplained illness of a former spy, the U.K. foreign secretary said.

June 14, 2018

Russia’s latest attacks on UK soil could spark World Cup boycott

In the wake of the poisoning of the one-time Soviet intelligence officer turned British-controlled mole, Sergei Skripal, and his daughter, Yulia, Prime Minister Theresa May has bounced 23 Russian “diplomats” from Britain.

June 14, 2018

Warnings issued for LGBTQ fans attending World Cup in Russia

LGBTQ soccer fans who plan on attending the World Cup in Russia in June were warned Tuesday to avoid public displays of sexuality over fears of reprisal from the Kremlin.

June 14, 2018

Russian workers trained to smile, appear friendlier ahead of World Cup

Russian workers were being taught how to smile ahead of the World Cup games.