June 15, 2018 Russia opens World Cup with Saudi Arabia shutout Vladimir Putin craves sporting glory, and he got another taste of it in the opening match of the World Cup
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 Russia UN representative hosts World Cup watch party TVs setup throughout United Nations headquarters to broadcast the World Cup games.
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.