World Oct 15 Infantino apologizes to FIFA Council for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press
World Jul 10 In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish A sizable number of English-speaking people in the U.S. are doing something these days that might be considered a bit surprising: They're watching broadcasts of World Cup matches in Spanish on Telemundo, even though they have little idea — or… By Tim Reynolds, Obed Lamy, Associated Press
Nation Jul 06 Infantino says he told Trump the Balogun red card would be decided by independent bodies FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he discussed the red card suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun with Donald Trump. By Associated Press
Nation Jul 06 What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of U.S. star Folarin Balogun FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the host country's next World Cup opponent, Belgium. It has also sent soccer fans -- and political leaders -- around the world into a frenzy. By James Ellingworth, Associated Press
World Jun 19 U.S. defeats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday. By Andrew Destin, Associated Press
May 02 Expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale By James Robson, Associated Press Tickets for most of the World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11. But prices are exorbitantly high. Continue reading
Apr 29 Watch 4:04 What it takes to create the perfect pitch for the World Cup By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes As the FIFA World Cup approaches this summer, what does it take to create the perfect pitch — or field — for soccer’s biggest stage? Economics correspondent Paul Solman heads to Tennessee and puts his body on the line to… Continue watching
Mar 04 With 100 days to go, World Cup faces challenges with Iran war and Mexico cartel violence By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press How the Iran war will affect the world's most watched sporting event is the latest issue facing organizers already grappling with cartel violence in one of Mexico's host cities, scaled-back plans for fan festivals in the U.S. and criticism from… Continue reading
Mar 04 Watch 6:45 In 'We Are the World (Cup),' Roger Bennett explores personal history with the tournament By Geoff Bennett When the World Cup kicks off in June, billions will turn their attention to games spread across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It’s an experience Roger Bennett likens to a solar eclipse, except the Earth is completely engulfed not in… Continue watching
Dec 05 A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw By Ronald Blum, Associated Press The world’s top 11-ranked teams have all qualified, with No. 12 Italy among 22 nations competing in playoffs for the final six berths to be decided March 31. Continue reading