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FIFA: Report: Brazil’s Eder Militao not expected to miss World Cup

Brazil defender Eder Militao is dealing with a thigh injury but is not expected to miss this summer's World Cup, ESPN reported on Thursday. Militao, 28, sustained his latest injury...

FIFA: Italy officials: ‘Not appropriate’ to replace Iran in World Cup

An American diplomat's suggestion that Italy could replace Iran at the World Cup is "shameful" and "not appropriate,"...

FIFA: Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal out for season, expected to play in World Cup

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has been ruled out for the final six matches of the La Liga season...

FIFA: Spain star Lamine Yamal’s World Cup status unclear after injury with Barcelona

The consensus World Cup favorite could be in danger of missing its top attacking option after Spanish forward...

FIFA: Iran ‘fully prepared’ to participate in World Cup

Despite the ongoing conflict at home, the Iran men's national soccer team is "fully prepared" to participate in...

FIFA: World Cup roundup: Croatia KOs Brazil on PKs; Argentina survives

Croatia got a late equalizer before bouncing Brazil on penalty kicks Friday to advance to the World Cup semifinals in Doha, Qatar. Neymar put Brazil...

FIFA: Brazil, France favorites entering World Cup quarterfinals

Brazil will enter the quarterfinals with the same status as it did to begin the event last month -- as favorites to win its...

FIFA: U.S. hero Christian Pulisic to play vs. Netherlands

The U.S. men's national team said Friday that forward Christian Pulisic will play in Saturday's Round of 16 World Cup match against the Netherlands...

FIFA: Spain coach Luis Enrique out after World Cup exit

Spain parted ways with Luis Enrique, naming Luis de la Fuente as his replacement as head coach of the country's national team following Spain's...

FIFA: World Cup roundup: Morocco stuns Spain on PKs

Morocco stunned Spain 3-0 on penalty kicks and advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time after playing to a 0-0 draw...

FIFA: World Cup roundup: Croatia eliminates Japan on penalty kicks

Croatia moved into the World Cup quarterfinals by beating Japan in a penalty shootout on Monday at Al Wakrah, Qatar. The teams had played to...