Soccer
Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team’s World Cup opener
Iranian Americans are torn over Iran's participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch Monday's match and others plan to protest outside the stadium where the team will play.
Thieves nabbed for stealing from English team, human trafficking sting among early World Cup crimes
Two Texas men were charged with stealing official team gear from England's national soccer team while a dozen people were arrested in a human trafficking sting that was organized just before the tournament kicked off.
Germany surges to a 3-1 halftime lead as Curacao nets its 1st World Cup goal
Germany led 3-1 at halftime Sunday against Curacao in its World Cup debut, with the tiny island nation scoring its first goal and staying level with the four-time champions until near the end of the half in a group match.
Somali referee denied visa to receive full World Cup pay from FIFA
Omar Artan, the Somali referee who was denied an American visa ahead of the World Cup last week, will receive his full FIFA World Cup pay despite not working the event, according to multiple reports published on Sunday.
Justin Trudeau skipped Canada World Cup opener because girlfriend Katy Perry performed at U.S. game
Former Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States' World Cup opener against Paraguay on Friday at Inglewood, California, rather than his own nation's game vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto.
World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the U.S.
The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.
Peru police disguised as World Cup mascots arrest a suspected drug dealer in Lima
Two Peruvian police officers disguised as World Cup mascots Clutch and Maple helped to arrest a suspected drug dealer in Lima.
Ryan Reynolds and Mike Myers among the stars at Canada’s first home World Cup match
Cyle Larin's goal not only saved the World Cup opener for Canada on Friday, it gave a bunch of Canadian celebrities a reason to stomp and shout.
U.S. opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay
Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top far corner of Paraguay's net and then led his American teammates to the corner of their home stadium, reveling in the frenzy created by their historic first half at their World Cup opener.
A U.S.-Iran World Cup showdown? On Independence Day weekend? Yes, it could happen
There is a distinct possibility that the U.S. soccer team will face Iran in the first knockout round of the World Cup on the day before Fourth of July celebrations.
A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
The opening lyrics couldn't be plainer: "I am from Bosnia; take me to America." But by rewriting its classic "USA," the Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv has transformed a song about disillusionment with the American Dream into a viral anthem powering Bosnia-Herzegovina's own World Cup dreams.
Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Luke Reece never played hockey growing up in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga. Instead, he played soccer, like many Canadians who are now adults.
Head of Palestinian soccer says he wasn’t granted U.S. visa to attend World Cup
The head of the Palestinian Football Association is waiting in Mexico City for permission to enter the United States with other federation heads attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both
Sitting among a pint-raising crowd at a Manhattan soccer bar on the first day of the World Cup, George Carson described himself as a huge soccer fan who hopes to catch all 104 games of the global tournament.
World Cup what to know: Mexico starts with big win while the U.S. and Canada prepare for openers
Mexico opened the World Cup on Thursday with a dominant 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a boisterous home crowd at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.
Pochettino says top U.S. defender Chris Richards available for World Cup opener after ankle injury
Top U.S. defender Chris Richards is officially healthy enough to play in the World Cup opener less than four weeks after a significant ankle injury.
3 red cards mar opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa
The opening match of the World Cup delivered a rarity in international soccer: three players sent off with red cards.
Christian Pulisic is ready to shoulder the burden of U.S. hopes in home World Cup opener vs Paraguay
Christian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on his national team at the exact time when his nation is hosting a World Cup.
Spain favored to win World Cup; U.S. given 1-in-60 shot
PROJECTION: Spain is front-runner for World Cup, U.S. has 1.7% chance of winning.
Man dies at Estadio Azteca ahead of World Cup 2026 opener
A man died Thursday at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca hours before the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa.