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Watch Russia score the first goal of the 2018 FIFA World Cup

The scoring started early in Russia.

Spain and Portugal both distracted before World Cup opener

MOSCOW (AP) Spain and Portugal meet for just the second time in the World Cup in one of the most intriguing games of the group stage. Spain is in chaos after firing its coach two days before Friday’s match, and Portugal has been fending off distractions since star Cristiano Ronaldo hinted at an upcoming announcement about his future.

The Latest: Ignashevich to start for Russia in Cup opener

MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on the opening day of the World Cup (all times local):

Brazil experiments with a new ‘magic quartet’ at World Cup

SOCHI, Russia (AP) Brazil will be experimenting with a new version of the ”magic quartet” in Russia.

Whirlwind World Cup awaits Fox’s lead voices Strong, Holden

SOCHI, Russia (AP) At this point, it all feels familiar for John Strong and Stuart Holden.

Fear of failure to motivate France’s stars against Australia

KAZAN, Russia (AP) With a group of players worth more than a billion dollars, anything other than a win against Australia will be deemed as a failure for France in its World Cup opener.

The Latest: Official urges love between fans, Russian women

MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on the opening day of the World Cup (all times local):

Russian opposition leader Navalny released from custody

MOSCOW (AP) Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny walked free Thursday after spending 30 days in custody for staging an unsanctioned protest, noting with sarcasm that a Moscow jail where he was held has received a massive facelift ahead of the World Cup.

The Latest: Moscow workers set for World Cup day off

MOSCOW (AP) Some workers in Moscow will mark the start of the World Cup with a day off in a push to ease the Russian capital’s notorious traffic jams.

Scalpers still operating at World Cup despite crackdown

MOSCOW (AP) Scalpers are still operating at the World Cup, despite claims of a crackdown by FIFA and Russian organizers on illicit ticket sales.

World Cup expectations were raised for Costa Rica in Brazil

Francisco Calvo has every right to brag.

Hoesen scores 2 goals, Earthquakes tie Revolution 2-2 (Jun 14, 2018)

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Danny Hoesen scored two goals to help the San Jose Earthquakes tie the New England Revolution 2-2 on Wednesday night.

Josef Martinez scores MLS-leading 14th goal, Atlanta wins

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Josef Martinez scored his MLS-leading 14th goal of the season, Hector Villalba added a goal in the 82nd minute and Atlanta United beat the Columbus Crew 2-0 on Wednesday night.

Toronto FC overcomes 3-gooal deficit, ties DC United 4-4

TORONTO (AP) Nick Hagglund scored two of Toronto FC’s four-second half goals and the Reds overcame a three-goal deficit to tie D.C. United 4-0 on Wednesday night.

Atlanta’s hot soccer scene featured in winning World Cup bid

ATLANTA (AP) Atlanta’s burgeoning soccer scene was featured in North America’s successful bid for 2026 World Cup.

Abedi Pele on committee to run Ghana football after scandal

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) Former Ghana international Abedi Pele has been appointed to a five-man committee which will temporarily run football in the West African country. The committee was appointed on Wednesday after the Ghana Football Association was dissolved by the government following a corruption scandal.

Untested Hierro hopes to repeat Zidane’s coaching success

SOCHI, Russia (AP) Fernando Hierro didn’t hesitate when asked if he would be happy to become the Zinedine Zidane of the national team.

(Portugal) vs (Spain) promo

(Egypt) vs (Uruguay) promo

United States, Mexico & Canada to host 2026 FIFA World Cup™

The United States, Mexico and Canada win the bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup™.

Lawmaker urges Russian women to be vigilant with WCup fans

MOSCOW (AP) A senior Russian lawmaker advised Russian women Wednesday to be vigilant during any romantic encounters with foreign fans flocking to Russia for the World Cup so as not to end up raising their children alone.

Grozny is a World Cup home away from home for Egypt squad

GROZNY, Russia (AP) The Egypt squad in Russia for its first World Cup since 1990 has a nickname besides the Pharaohs.

Troubled Spain meets rival Portugal and Ronaldo at World Cup

SOCHI, Russia (AP) Compared to Spain’s coaching chaos, the distractions created by Cristiano Ronaldo have become almost meaningless for Portugal.

Spain in chaos 2 days before World Cup after coach fired

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Some people in Spain agree that national team coach Julen Lopetegui had to go. Others believe the chaos on the eve of the World Cup just made a bad situation worse.

Column: In Spain’s nutty World Cup sacking, a simple logic

MOSCOW (AP) As completely and utterly crazy as it looks for Spain to cut off its own head on the eve of the World Cup, there is a logical explanation for the out-of-the-blue, ”Are you frigging kidding me?” decision to sack Julen Lopetegui as coach just two days before he was to lead the Spanish team against Portugal.

Youthful England intent on enjoying the ride at World Cup

ZELENOGORSK, Russia (AP) With indie music blaring out around the training complex, England’s players strolled out for their first World Cup practice session in Russia and were soon bestowed with a large tea urn and a loaf of bread as symbols of local hospitality.

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