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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: USMNT settles for 1-1 draw with Wales in World Cup opener

Gareth Bale converted a penalty in the 82nd minute and Wales salvaged a 1-1 draw against the United States in both teams' Group B...

FIFA: World Cup roundup: England stings Iran 6-2 in opener

England opened Group B play at the World Cup on Monday with a 6-2 thrashing of Iran in Doha, Qatar. The Three Lions got two...

FIFA: England stings Iran 6-2 in World Cup opener

England opened Group B play at the World Cup on Monday with a 6-2 thrashing of Iran in Doha, Qatar. The Three Lions got two...

FIFA: Ecuador stifles Qatar in World Cup opener

Enner Valencia scored two first-half goals and Ecuador defeated host Qatar 2-0 in the opening game of the 2022 World Cup on Sunday. After having...

FIFA: United States not overlooking Wales in World Cup opener

The United States will open the 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign on Monday in Group B with a tricky match against a Wales team...

FIFA: Public backing Argentina, superstar Lionel Messi ahead of World Cup

A team from outside of Europe has not won the World Cup since 2002, but the public is expecting that to change in Qatar...