Time is running out for Lionel Messi to bring Argentina a World Cup, which would give him the one thing that's missing from a career that ranks among the greatest. He turns 31 on Sunday, which...

The pre-tournament favorites at this World Cup have struggled so far. France is no exception — but at least it has a win. Les Bleus, who are seventh in the FIFA world rankings, got...

Far from being discouraged about a heartbreaking opening loss to France, Australia is confident going into another tough World Cup match against Denmark. The plucky underdog label seems to...

Egypt arrived in Russia with Mohamed Salah and some high expectations. The team, playing at the World Cup for the first time since 1990, was sure it had the ability to grind out results, even...

The Latest on Wednesday at the World Cup... 11:24 p.m. FIFA has fined the Mexican and Serbian soccer federations 10,000 Swiss francs ($10,400) each for offensive behavior by fans at World Cup games. FIFA says the Mexico case involved "discriminatory and insulting chants" during the team's 1-0 win over Germany on Sunday....

Diego Costa's third goal in two matches at the World Cup has lifted Spain to a 1-0 win over a stubborn Iran side Wednesday. The win brought Spain level on points with Portugal in Group B after...

Diego Costa scored on a deflection to lead Spain to a 1-0 win over Iran on Wednesday at the World Cup. Costa broke the deadlock in the 54th minute after being set up by Andres Iniesta. The...

Luis Suarez celebrated his 100th international appearance with a goal that helped Uruguay reach the round of 16 and ended the chances of Saudi Arabia and Egypt advancing at the World Cup. Suarez...

Luis Suarez put both Uruguay and host Russia into the second round of the World Cup while eliminating Saudi Arabia and Egypt at the same time. Suarez scored the winning goal in his 100th...

Cristiano Ronaldo has made European football history by scoring in a 1-0 win for Portugal that also meant Morocco was the first team eliminated from the World Cup in Russia. Ronaldo's header in...