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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: South Korea advances; Portugal wins group

In a thrilling finish to Group H play on Friday, South Korea stunned Portugal 2-1 on Hee-Chan Hwang's goal in stoppage time to advance...

FIFA: Belgium coach Roberto Martinez out after World Cup exit

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez is out after the Red Devils' exit from the World Cup on Thursday. Belgium, No. 2 in the FIFA rankings,...

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

The U.S. men's national team officially lists Christian Pulisic as day-to-day for Saturday's Round of 16 World Cup match against the Netherlands in Al...

FIFA: World Cup roundup: Morocco, Japan win groups

Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri each scored a first-half goal to lead Morocco to a 2-1 victory over Canada on Thursday and place first...

FIFA: Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino out as Mexico’s coach after WC exit

Gerardo "Tata" Martino announced that his contract expired once Mexico was eliminated from the World Cup on Wednesday and that he is no longer...

FIFA: World Cup roundup: Mexico rejected despite win; Poland advances

Mexico won the battle but lost the war. In a wild ending Wednesday, Mexico defeated Saudi Arabia in Group C, 2-1, but it didn't...