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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 to host Uruguay in World Cup prep

The United States Men's National Team will continue its World Cup preparation with an international friendly against Uruguay at Kansas City, Kan., on June...

FIFA: D Sergino Dest (hamstring) has latest USMNT injury

United States Men's National Team defender Sergino Dest is the latest member of the squad to go down with an injury that will put...

FIFA: Ukraine to meet Scotland June 1 in delayed World Cup playoffs

Ukraine will play its postponed World Cup qualifying playoff match against Scotland on June 1, FIFA announced Thursday. The European playoff round was set for...

FIFA: World Cup draw places USMNT, England in Group B

Friday's 2022 World Cup draw in Qatar placed the United States men's national team in Group B with England. The group also includes IR Iran...

FIFA: Czechs refuse to face Russia in World Cup qualifiers

The Czech Republic national team joined Poland and Sweden on Sunday in declaring its refusal to play Russia in upcoming World Cup qualifying matches,...

FIFA: Poland, Sweden refuse to play Russia in WC qualifiers

The national teams of Poland and Sweden said they will not play Russia in upcoming World Cup qualifying matches, citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The...