Soccer
It’s bigger. Is it better? A look at the differences between the 1994 and 2026 World Cups
A look at differences between the 1994 World Cup, the first in the United States, and the 2026 tournament, which will be played in the U.S., Mexico and Canada from June 11 through the final on July 19:
LOVERRO: No World Cup for Washington is blessing in disguise
Former Washington football team owner Dan Snyder left behind a legacy of pain and shame for Washington sports fans -- with perhaps one exception.
Somali referee for World Cup is denied entry into the United States
Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry into the United States after getting selected to officiate in the World Cup.
Injured U.S. defender Chris Richards goes through full practice in boost for World Cup availability
Top defender Chris Richards participated in his first full practice with the U.S. World Cup team on Monday when the Americans reported to their training base in Southern California.
Reports detail women’s claims of sexual coercion against West Ham co-owner
Seven women have accused David Sullivan, the West Ham co-owner who made a fortune in the porn and media industry, of preying on them for sex, according to an investigation by the BBC and The Times of London on Monday.
FIFA settles $75M transfer claim from former France player Lassana Diarra with no payment
Former France midfielder Lassana Diarra sued FIFA for 65 million euros, or $75 million, and settled the case without payment, the soccer body said on Monday.
FIFA president Infantino targeted in fresh criminal complaint by his former boss Platini
FIFA president Gianni Infantino was targeted by a revived criminal complaint in France on Monday by his former boss Michel Platini, who seemed destined to lead FIFA until being implicated in a financial wrongdoing case in 2015.
‘Beautiful Game’ faces ugly test: Racism, slurs in stands
Advertisements around the World Cup emphasize soccer's place as "The Beautiful Game," a unifying force for athletes and spectators across the globe. But there's an ugly side to fandom, as organizers frantically prepare to keep racist and homophobic chants out of stadiums in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Eriksen ‘doing well’ and expected to leave the hospital after on-field collapse, Denmark team says
Christian Eriksen is "in good spirits" and expected to leave the hospital soon after collapsing on the field again playing for Denmark, the national team's physician said Monday.
A list of deadly earthquakes in the Philippines
The Philippines, which sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries. Here's a look at some of the most major recent earthquakes in the Philippines:
The weird and wonderful soccer phrases fans will bring to the World Cup
In squeaky bum time, the false 9 pulled off a nutmeg and scored a worldie in the top bin.
Iran’s World Cup players wear pins for victims of deadly strike on school as they arrive in Mexico
Iran's World Cup team arrived in Mexico wearing lapel pins highlighting the victims of a deadly missile strike on an elementary school at the start of the war in the Mideast.
FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup
In a deeply polarized country, few things unite elected leaders outside the White House quite like skepticism of Gianni Infantino and FIFA, the governing body for the world's most popular sport. It's a sentiment that cuts across the divide and spans from Washington to state capitals and city halls.
What to know about the 16 stadiums hosting 2026 World Cup matches
Matches for the 2026 World Cup are being held at 16 stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Many of the stadiums have been renamed by FIFA for the duration of the tournament because the companies that paid for the naming rights are not FIFA sponsors.
A floating pitch, Motley Crue and merch: Fan fests extend the World Cup experience beyond the games
If those expensive tickets to World Cup matches are out of reach, there are still options to commune with fellow fans while watching the games.
Denmark says soccer star Christian Eriksen ‘conscious’ after collapsing on field again in match
Christian Eriksen is conscious after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark's national team, the country's soccer federation said Sunday.
Iranian officials claim U.S. denied visas for team staff ahead of World Cup
Officials from Iran called foul over the weekend, claiming "deliberate and discriminatory treatment" after the U.S. denied visas to several members of its national soccer team ahead of this month's World Cup.
Iran’s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup
Iran's soccer team arrived in Mexico on Sunday morning for training ahead of the World Cup, before three group matches in the United States later this month.
Teenager Lamine Yamal carries the responsibility of leading Spain at the World Cup
Despite being only 18 years old, Lamine Yamal will be carrying the responsibility of a seasoned veteran when Spain enters the World Cup seeking its second world title.
From luring stars to hosting the World Cup, Saudi Arabia has spent billions to disrupt soccer
Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history by beating mighty Argentina in Qatar four years ago.