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FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2016 file photo, President of Paris Saint-Germain soccer club, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, gestures during the UEFA Champions League draw at the Grimaldi Forum, in Monaco. Al-Khelaifi was questioned Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, by Swiss investigators who allege he bribed a top FIFA official in a World Cup broadcasting rights deal. He met with Switzerland’s federal prosecutors, two weeks after they revealed criminal proceedings against him. Al-Khelaifi is also Qatari soccer and television executive. (AP Photo/Claude Paris, File)

Qatari exec quizzed by investigators in FIFA bribery case

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Denmark women to play Croatia after ‘partial’ pay deal

By JAN M. OLSEN - Associated Press

Syria's goal keeper Ibriham Alma, second left, is unable to stop the header from Australia's Tim Cahill, second right, from scoring during their Soccer World Cup qualifying match in Sydney, Australia, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

FIFA kicks in $600,000 for World Cup playoff travel costs

Associated Press

Iceland's captain Aron Gunnarsson celebrates at the end of the World Cup Group I qualifying soccer match between Iceland and Kosovo in Reykjavik, Iceland, Monday Oct. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Brynjar Gunnarsson).

Iceland prepared for World Cup debut with 2 games in Qatar

Associated Press

Denmark cancels World Cup qualifier against Sweden

By JAN M. OLSEN - Associated Press

Brazil to play Russia in Moscow in pre-World Cup friendly

Associated Press

Italian players celebrate the goal of their team during the World Cup Group G qualifying soccer match between Albania and Italy at Loro Borici stadium, in Shkoder, northern Albania, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. Italy won 1-0.(AP Photo/Hektor Pustina)

Italy to face Sweden in World Cup playoffs

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Weah’s hat trick leads US over Paraguay 5-0, to U17 QFs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 22, 2017, file photo, United States head coach Bruce Arena sits on the bench prior to a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match against Costa Rica, in Arlington, Texas. Arena has resigned in the wake of the teams U.S. national team’s crash out of contention for the 2018 World Cup. “We didn’t get the job done, and I accept responsibility,” Arena said in a statement on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Arena quits after US World Cup failure, Gulati stays for now

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

United States' Christian Pulisic, right, is comforted by a member of the team staff after the U.S. lost to Trinidad and Tobago in their World Cup qualifying match, at Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

US World Cup absence could have wide-ranging effects

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Panama's Roman Torres celebrates his goal against Costa Rica and his team's 2-1 victory, qualifying his team for the 2018 Russia World Cup in Panama City, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. It's the first time Panama classifies for a World Cup tournament. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)

Roman Torres among MLS players booking World Cup spots

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

On Soccer: FIFA should spend on spreading tech, not itself

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

United States' Matt Besler, squats on the pitch after losing 2-1 against Trinidad and Tobago during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Couva, Trinidad, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

U.S. men’s soccer team failing to qualify for World Cup is baffling

By Deron Snyder

France's head coach Didier Deschamps, center, smiles after the World Cup Group A qualifying soccer match between France and Belarus at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Tuesday, Oct.10, 2017. France won 2-1 to qualify for the 2018 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

France has much room for improvement heading into World Cup

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

Chile's Alexis Sanchez, right, is held back by Brazil's Alex Sandro during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Bale, Dzeko, Sanchez headline stars on World Cup sidelines

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

Italy's Antonio Candreva celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team during the World Cup Group G qualifying soccer match between Albania and Italy at Loro Borici stadium, in Shkoder, northern Albania, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. Italy won 1-0.(AP Photo/Hektor Pustina)

Still alive: Teams chasing World Cup spots through playoffs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Portugal's Andre Silva celebrates with his teammates after scoring goal during the World Cup Group B qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Switzerland at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

Ronaldo and Portugal head to World Cup looking for more

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Chile' coach Juan Antonio Pizzi attends a press conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. Chile will face Brazil in a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match on Oct. 10. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Pizzi quits as Chile coach after World Cup elimination

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Ecuador during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium in Quito, Ecuador, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

World Cup picture takes shape on global day of drama

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Ecuador during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium in Quito, Ecuador, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Messi, Messi, Messi; his 3 goals lift Argentina to World Cup

By STEPHEN WADE - Associated Press