World Cup Sunday: Germany salvages 1-1 draw with Spain, Morocco upsets Belgium
Morocco pulled off another shock at the World Cup on Sunday, beating Belgium 2-0 to leave the 2018 semifinalists in peril of a group-stage exit.
Morocco pulled off another shock at the World Cup on Sunday, beating Belgium 2-0 to leave the 2018 semifinalists in peril of a group-stage exit.
World Cup: Messi draws in biggest crowd in 28 years
Lionel Messi played in front of 88,966 spectators on Saturday when Argentina beat Mexico 2-0, the largest attendance at a World Cup match in 28 years.
Lionel Messi played in front of 88,966 spectators on Saturday when Argentina beat Mexico 2-0, the largest attendance at a World Cup match in 28 years.
World Cup wins for France, Australia, Poland, and Lionel Messi's Argentina
The 35-year-old Messi is likely playing in his last World Cup, which is the only major title missing from his collection.
The 35-year-old Messi is likely playing in his last World Cup, which is the only major title missing from his collection.
France reaches knockout stage of World Cup
France saw a big World Cup win Saturday, becoming the first defending champions to reach the round of 16 since 2006.
France saw a big World Cup win Saturday, becoming the first defending champions to reach the round of 16 since 2006.
World Cup Friday: US-England match ends in 0-0 draw
It's the latest occasion in which the Americans have defied the World Cup odds.
It's the latest occasion in which the Americans have defied the World Cup odds.
Injured Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup match
Brazil says tests performed on Neymar's right ankle showed a ligament injury, and the soccer star will not play against Switzerland on Monday. Neymar sprained his ankle in the second half of Brazil’s win against Serbia.
Brazil says tests performed on Neymar's right ankle showed a ligament injury, and the soccer star will not play against Switzerland on Monday. Neymar sprained his ankle in the second half of Brazil’s win against Serbia.
Lionel Messi, Argentina under pressure against Mexico in World Cup match
After a shocking loss to Saudi Arabia, Argentina looks to turn things around with a win against Mexico on Saturday.
After a shocking loss to Saudi Arabia, Argentina looks to turn things around with a win against Mexico on Saturday.
USA vs. England could change world's perception of American soccer
With one tournament match under their belt, the U.S. heads into a tough matchup against England with a lot on the line.
With one tournament match under their belt, the U.S. heads into a tough matchup against England with a lot on the line.
World Cup Now: Iran win takes pressure off USA
The U.S. has a huge match against England Friday. But the USMNT can still get a little help from England when they play Wales or if the Americans beat Iran in their next match.
The U.S. has a huge match against England Friday. But the USMNT can still get a little help from England when they play Wales or if the Americans beat Iran in their next match.
Who should USA fans root for in Iran vs. Wales?
A Wales win, an Iran win, or a tie, all have a very different set of realities for the Americans, and there are very good reasons why there is a distinct pecking order of favorable results.
A Wales win, an Iran win, or a tie, all have a very different set of realities for the Americans, and there are very good reasons why there is a distinct pecking order of favorable results.
World Cup Thursday guide: Ronaldo, Neymar hit the pitch
Two of the best players in soccer are back in World Cup competition Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo made history, while Neymar is up next in Qatar.
Two of the best players in soccer are back in World Cup competition Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo made history, while Neymar is up next in Qatar.
Ronaldo becomes 1st male player to score at 5 World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five World Cups with a goal for Portugal against Ghana on Thursday.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five World Cups with a goal for Portugal against Ghana on Thursday.
USMNT embracing underdog role against England ahead of Friday's match
The Americans are a long shot to beat Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane & Co. It’s no secret. It could even be a good thing. After all, it’s long been the role the USMNT has felt more comfortable in.
The Americans are a long shot to beat Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane & Co. It’s no secret. It could even be a good thing. After all, it’s long been the role the USMNT has felt more comfortable in.
World Cup Wednesday: Japan gets 2 late goals to beat Germany; young Spain squad dominates
Japan beat Germany in the first competitive meeting between the two nations. There were no goals between Morocco and Croatia, but plenty -- all on one side -- when Spain met Costa Rica.
Japan beat Germany in the first competitive meeting between the two nations. There were no goals between Morocco and Croatia, but plenty -- all on one side -- when Spain met Costa Rica.
Germany players cover mouths at World Cup in FIFA protest
Germany's players covered their mouths for their team photo before their opening World Cup match in an apparent rebuke of FIFA’s clampdown on plans to wear armbands to protest discrimination in host nation Qatar.
Germany's players covered their mouths for their team photo before their opening World Cup match in an apparent rebuke of FIFA’s clampdown on plans to wear armbands to protest discrimination in host nation Qatar.
Pope Francis prays for World Cup to be occasion for peace
Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.
Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.
Neymar silent before Brazil faces Serbia at World Cup
Neymar is hoping to bring a sixth World Cup title to Brazil. The soccer star posted a photo on social media with a sixth star photoshopped on his shorts around Brazil’s logo.
Neymar is hoping to bring a sixth World Cup title to Brazil. The soccer star posted a photo on social media with a sixth star photoshopped on his shorts around Brazil’s logo.
Cristiano Ronaldo out to impress in Portugal’s first game at the World Cup
The soccer superstar is without a club after the cancellation of his contract with Manchester United as a result of his controversial interview criticizing manager Erik ten Hag and others at the club.
The soccer superstar is without a club after the cancellation of his contract with Manchester United as a result of his controversial interview criticizing manager Erik ten Hag and others at the club.
Iranian media blame World Cup loss to England on recent Mahsa Amini protests
Hard-line Iranian media are blaming the lopsided defeat on the unrest that has gripped the Islamic Republic since the Sept. 16 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the country’s morality police.
Hard-line Iranian media are blaming the lopsided defeat on the unrest that has gripped the Islamic Republic since the Sept. 16 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the country’s morality police.
FIFA World Cup referees ordered to add extra time to games to give fans more
The five longest periods of stoppage time for a single half of soccer at any World Cup have all been played in Qatar.
The five longest periods of stoppage time for a single half of soccer at any World Cup have all been played in Qatar.