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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: Boos for booze: Beer banned at World Cup in Qatar

World Cup stadiums are prohibited from selling alcohol in Qatar, FIFA announced on Friday two days before the tournament begins. The reversal permits World Cup...

FIFA: World Cup betting projected to hit record $1.8B in U.S.

The upcoming World Cup is expected to spur $1.8 billion in bets in the United States, a figure that would set a record for...

FIFA: 2022 World Cup Preview: Best bets, contenders and futures

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar kicks off on Sunday when the host nation plays Ecuador in Group A. Twenty-eight days and 63 games...

FIFA: USMNT names 26-player roster for World Cup

The announcement of the United States men's national team's 26-player roster Wednesday came with surprises as the squad was finalized just 12 days before...

FIFA: USMNT D Chris Richards (leg) out of World Cup

U.S. Men's National Team defender Chris Richards announced Tuesday that he will miss the upcoming World Cup with the leg injury that has sidelined...

FIFA: Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter: Qatar WC a ‘mistake’

Sepp Blatter, the president of FIFA when the organization selected Qatar in 2010 to host the upcoming World Cup, now says the choice was...