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June 18, 2018

Saudi Arabia's World Cup team plane catches fire midair with squad onboard

Saudi Arabia’s official team plane was forced to make an emergency landing after catching fire with the World Cup squad on board.

June 18, 2018

Croatia sends World Cup player home for refusing to play in Nigeria match

Croatia sent forward Nikola Kalinić home Monday after he refused to take the pitch during the team's opening World Cup match.

June 18, 2018

Widely mocked Cristiano Ronaldo bust replaced at Portugal airport

A widely mocked bronze bust of soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo was replaced with a new sculpture at Madeira Airport in Portugal on Friday.

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

Iranian fans gear up for World Cup match against Morocco

Video shows excitement ahead of World Cup showdown between Iran and Morocco.

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

Security heightened at World Cup after taxi hits crowd

At least eight people injured after taxi crashes into Moscow crowd; Bryan Llenas reports.